Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• Working under the guidance and supervision of the Nutrition Manager, The Senior Nutrition Officer (SNO) will lead the implementation of all nutrition related activities at the IRC run health facilities (main hospital and 2 health posts) and communities in the refugee settlement and the surrounding host communities in Hagadera refugee camp.
• The SNO will be responsible for providing training (nutrition), coaching, mentorship, and technical support, including M&E for the nutrition program. Key areas will include, but not limited to the detection and treatment of acute cases of malnutrition; implementation of the prevention package of Combined Protocol for Treatment of Acute Malnutrition Study (comPAS), Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (MIYCN); supporting outreach activities that include surveillance and patient follow up; and preparing and submission of donor reports as required.

Key responsibilies:
Programming
• Provide overall technical leadership and direction to nutrition activities being implemented at Dadaab refugee camp in line with the UNHCR, UNICEF, ECHO technical narrative, work plans and targets.
• Ensure quality and timely identification and treatment of medical complications associated with malnutrition in SC/OTP/SFP.
• Give and advise on the drug regimen for children in the SC, OTP and SFP programs.
• Participate in daily ward rounds in the SC ward with the medical team.
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment, and procedure are properly carried out and documented in the patients’ cards
• Mentor the nutrition staff and auxiliary nurses to manage patients with acute malnutrition as per approved protocols and guidelines
• Train and mentor IRC nutrition staff and other key stakeholders in growth monitoring and promotion (GMP), comPAS, IYCF and IMAM; especially the OTP and SC staff.
• Ensure the establishment of nutrition monitoring activities and train health staff in case detection and referral system.
• Ensure timely LMIS/KHIS reporting in accordance with set deadlines.
• Monthly submission of relevant reports to the Nutrition manager and updating of nutrition data on relevant platforms.
• Work in collaboration with other departments to strengthen screening for malnutrition at community level and linkage and referral to health and nutrition service delivery points
• Provide oversight for MIYCN activities at community level
• Improve the provision of quality nutrition counseling in the hospital stabilization center, maternity, and HIV/TB clinic, male & female wards, and other entry points in the health program in liaison with relevant IRC sectors.
• Plan and conduct continuous monitoring of the SAM, MAM, BMS patients.
• Participate in program strategic planning and roll-out of new program areas in liaison with key stakeholders and cooperating partners.
• Adhere and uphold IRC code of conduct at respective work area.
Supervision and leadershi
• Directly supervise nutrition officers and nutrition nurse in SC and OTP/SFP sites.
• Supervise and work in strict collaboration with the nutrition team in the screening activities of severely malnourished children.
• Identify training gaps for the incentive staff and beneficiaries within nutrition program and communicate the same to the program manager.

Networking and coordination
• Ensure proper communication, coordination, and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in food/nutrition activities.
• Develop and coordinate the adherence and reporting of nutrition education sessions as per developed annual plan.
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of essential nutrition therapeutic feeds such as F100, F75, RUTF, RUSF, CSB++and Resomal to avoid stock outs.
• Create appropriate linkages and referral for nutrition activities.
• Work closely with other health programs in spirit of integration for maximum output.
• Attend all program implementation meetings.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Registration MUST with KNDI
• Possess at least three (3) years’ experience in implementing nutrition related activities in a busy hospital and community set up.
• S/He must possess ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programmed data.
• Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have cognate skills in computer applications.
• MUST possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills
• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions.

Required experience:
• Addition nutrition training in CMAM/IMAM and MIYCN is an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills, oral, written and presentation.
• Previous experience in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
• Previous experience working in insecure contexts
• Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations.
• Strong background in humanitarian projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, E- mail, out look
• Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

• Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/28406?c=rescue&utm_ 

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