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Nutrition Assistant

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
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The International Rescue Committee

Category: Health and Medical Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: Not mentioned Posted 1 year ago
S/he will provide nutrition services including but not limited to counseling, linkage and preparing treatment for the clients.
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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.
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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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