Nutrition Assistant
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
The International Rescue Committee
Health and Medical
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Not mentioned
Posted 2 years ago
S/he will provide nutrition services including but not limited to counseling, linkage and preparing treatment for the clients.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in screening at the triage of children under the age of five to monitor and ensure early detection of malnutrition cases
• Providing guidance on the purchasing of food and planning hospital meals.
• Designing special diets for therapeutic purposes.
• Participating in community outreach services for adequate nutrition.
• Participating in research activities.
• Will be supporting the admissions of severe malnutrition cases following properly laid down standards. Prepare and feeding of severely malnourished patients under observation in the inpatient wards.
• Will be responsible for case management of malnutrition patients on follow-ups and those on ward and ensure that all routine medications are administered appropriately.
• To counsel and advise in-patients/follow-ups/parents/guardians on proper care and nutrition at home.
• To carry out home visits as a follow up on discharged patients to ensure adherence of the clients on the nutrition programmes.
• Support the EPI department through carrying out routine growth monitoring activities and ensuring that all malnourished children have child health cards.
• Ensure that all the stored food supplements are safe and free from contamination and theft and the store is clean all the time.
• Ensure the kitchen for preparation of therapeutic milk for severely malnourished children and the surrounding environment is clean, hygienic and well maintained.
• Prepare and submit the nutrition reports for both the in patients and outpatients as guided by the nutrition officer.
• Imparting knowledge and skills to staff.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Minimum Qualifications below:
• Minimum of a Diploma in Nutrition or a closely related public health field
• Minimum 1-year direct experience implementing nutrition, food security, or related programming with a humanitarian or development agency.
• Knowledge of nutrition protocols, including SPHERE standards, WHO protocols, and MoH Nutrition Protocols
• Experience in community health education and mobilization practices and standards required.
• Excellent organizational, administrative and management skills.
• Experience working in protracted refugee situation.
HOW TO APPLY
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:
IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
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Deadline: Expired
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