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MIYCN Officer
Save the Children
Health Care
Public Health
Afar
4 years
1 Position
2022-06-04
to
2022-06-07
Public Health
Full Time
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Job Description
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: (MIYCN Officer)
- Accomplish project site activities and supporting of community-based groups – HDAs, mother support groups, local committees, etc.)
- Participate in providing MIYCN technical support to Woredas, SCI and partners CMAM and MIYCN staff
- Ensure that all staff understand and implement the MIYCN program guidelines
- Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging to mothers (at PHC, Hospitals, HCs and community levels)
- Advise the best feeding options/ practices and follow ups as appropriate
- Participate in the development of mother support groups and mother-baby areas.
- Participate in developing regular work plans for the HEWs, HDAs, mother support etc..
- Spot and address appropriately the violations of the code of marketing of breast-milk substitutes and violations of the MOH guidelines
- Act as an effective member in promoting, supporting and protecting MIYCN practices (give MIYCN awareness sessions and MIYCN individual counseling sessions as necessary).
- Give support to MIYCN team members as necessary
- Link between CMAM team and MIYCN team (such as promoting excellent communication and referral between MIYCN counselor, MIYCN educator and CMAM)
- Assist in the development and review of educational material
- Prepare training materials and conduct MIYCN training when necessary
- ·With support from MEAL Coordinator, Make sure all MIYCN records are regularly filled and submitted (awareness sessions, database of counseled cases, etc.)
- Liaise with ZHB, WHB, and Health facilities and ensure the quality of MIYCN/Nutrition capacity building activities are technically sound, aligned with proposed implementation plan and adhere to standard guidelines;
- Assure the availability of MIYCN training and counseling materials prior to any training;
- Support community assessments related to CMAM & MIYCN and strengthen capacity of various health, agriculture, and other sectors’ front line workers to improve the quality of nutrition intervention
- Along with other SCI & partner staffs, conduct regular follow-up site visits to provide support quality implementation, and document field all through submission of complete, accurate and timely feedback reports;
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors or equivalent degree in Human Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing or similar fields
- Minimum 4 years field experience in humanitarian work, including significant experience in managing CMAM & MIYCN programs
- Substantial experience of community-based nutrition projects
- Demonstrated ability for leadership and independent decision making
- Strong interpersonal skills & excellent team player.
- Willingness and ability to work in hardship environment.
- Cultural and gender sensitivity
- Fluency in written and spoken English and local language
How to Apply
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at CLICK HERE
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