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IYCF Officer

World Vision Ethiopia

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Health Care

Public Health

Jarso

3 years

1 Position

2023-03-31

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2023-04-12

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Fields of study

Nutrition

Public Health

Clinical Nursing

Full Time

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Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION HOLDER WILL BE:

  • Responsible to support Districts and PHCU in collaboration with OTP/SC officers in planning and conducting nutrition screening activities, Ensuring existence of functional referral pathways and linkages between communities and HF and vice versa on TFP/SFP beneficiaries.

  • Support and assist Woreda Health Offices and PHCUs in the piloting of Family MUAC approach.

  • Implement and provide technical support for TFP on (IDPs), and mobilization of community, and nutritional screening for both host & IDPs.

  • Conduct regular supportive supervision and provide technical support on stabilization Center and Outpatient Therapeutic Program sites every week.

  • Ensure linkage of OTP/SC discharges, to distribution of protection and TSF ration (If applicable), in order to prevent further deterioration.

  • Print, laminate and provide the necessary OTP/SC guidelines and protocols for running OTP/SC, photocopy for other related activities.

  • Integrate the TFP activities with IYCF Activities, including health facilities with due emphasis on enhancing the availability and integration of IYCF counselling services.

  • Ensure Job aids are available in Health posts (HEW quick reference, Look up table, report format, tally sheet, Plump nut and drug stock control balance form

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

  • Required Professional Experience

    • Minimum three years working experience with NGOs in CMAM program;

    • BSc degree in Public Health/ Clinical Nursing/Nutrition and related health field of study preferred from accredited universities or health colleges

    Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

    • Knowledge, training and experience in management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complication Demonstrated skills in IYCF-E with CMAM program planning, implementation and monitoring. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Good human relation skills. Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions; Strong adherence to World Vision values; Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity and integrity; Prepared to live and work in a remote and uncertain security environment Fluent in oral and written English, Tigrigna and Amharic. 

    Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

    • Willingness to work in SC and OTP centers

    Physical Requirements

    • 100% travel to nutrition rehabilitation centers including over the weekends

    Language Requirements

    •  Speak Amharic, English and the local language is an advantageous if required.    

How to Apply

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Fields Of Study

Nutrition

Public Health

Clinical Nursing

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