Job vacancy by Action for Social Development and Environmental Protection Organization (ASDEPO)

Role Purpose:

CMAM nurse will support the implementation of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) activities at the health facilities and community level. The Nutrition Officer will work with ASDEPO’s field office to ensure the prevention of stunting among children from 6-59 months and pregnant and lactating women in respect to the donor standards and the increase of attendance for MNCH services

Essential Job Duties

• Ensure that protocols are strictly followed and implemented.
• Support and supervise the accurate anthropometrics measurements.
• Ensure the registration of new beneficiaries for nutrition program by following strictly the protocols and provide individual nutrition counseling based on the nutrition status, age of the child/pregnancy stage, provide information on the nutrition activities, the use of the nutrition supplies.
• Ensure the nutrition follow-up of each beneficiary based on the strict admission and exit criteria, identify potential discrepancy and correct them accordingly; refer the case to the health facility or TFP in case of need.
• Ensure the smooth flow of the beneficiaries from the triage to the exit of the nutrition Program.
• Participate to the forecasting and provision of the nutrition products and other supplies for each site in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper, clear and accurate data recording on registration books and nutrition follow up cards.
• Demonstrate the preparation of the ration for each new admission.
• Ensure that all program materials are well maintained.
• Check the hygiene at each stage of the nutrition supplies distribution.

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling ASDEPO values.
• Holds partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Job Requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge on Emergency Nutrition intervention context is preferred.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Quantity required: 11 (for West Wollega and Dawa Zone)

How to Apply

• All applications submit through email address, job application letter, CV, two references, and all relevant official documents.
• Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts. In order to ensure fairness to all applicant’s personal inquiries are not permitted.
• Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for exam and interviews.
• ASDEPO is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter, CV (with three reference check) and include details of your current remuneration through email address: recruitment.asdepo@gmail.com

Note: Use " CMAM Nurse " as the subject line of your email