IYCF Nurse

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Manages the project unit's implementation of the nutrition program in agreement with the overall IYCF Program activities according to SCI and national standards.
• Makes sure that IYCF program is implemented according to the National protocol i.e. application of the admission and discharge criteria, closely monitors and strictly follows anthropometry measurement
• Facilitates the training under the project regarding IYCF
• Supports and liaise with the health center staff and provides on-the-job training and capacity building.
• Select and establish counselors from the health facilities and the community.
• Establishment and strengthening of MTM support groups, train them and close follow-up for supporting IYCF_E promotion activities.
• Assess and diagnose for difficulties of feeding for all PLW coming for other services, for screening and at the community.
• Provide day-to-day one-to-one and group counseling for PLW regarding IYCF practices.
• Makes sure that the health staff have adequate training on providing proper IYCF counseling
• Conduct formative assessment for key behaviors and skills for IYCF and develop culturally appropriate and effective IEC materials and adapt it to the day-to-day counseling.
• Ensures the availability of job aids, reporting formats and all other supplies for IYCF.
• Creates and maintain a relationship with local health and other authorities and try to link IYCF program with the existing health structure smoothly,
• Makes sure that health professionals from the health facilities to participate on the daily routine work for sustainability and smooth phase-out strategy,
• Provides technical support and training where required to all team members, outreach team including health extension workers and community volunteers,
• Works and liaise with any local health workers to integrate the IYCF program from the start,
• Organizes monthly report of community mobilization, IYCF and report on time to the Project Manager, Nutrition and provides updates when needed.
• Reports any problems in a timely manner to the Health& Nutrition Manager,
• Coaches and supervises the CMAM officer, OTP/SC Nurses, Mobile health and nutrition team for integrating IYCF practice promotion activities to their daily health and nutrition works.
• Upholds the image and values of SC at all times,
• Performs other related tasks as required and tasks assigned by the organization.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• BA/Diploma in Nursing or Public Health (Senior Clinical/Public Nurse or above).
• Minimum two years working experience for Degree and four years experience for Diploma holders out of which two-year experience directly related to emergency health & nutrition-related fields Knowledge, training and experience in IYCF and community mobilization/BCC
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Demonstrated skills in peer-group training, Training of Trainers and development of training materials.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Local language.
• Strong computer (Microsoft skills), all and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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 https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en