Nutrition Assistant at Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

Job Summary:

• The position holder will be responsible to Oversees IYCF, MIYCN and IMMAP  in Damboa

Duties and Responsibility

• Create awareness and sensitize community on CMAM practices, IYCF, malnutrition and causes treatment of Malnutrition.
• Participate in the screening of children 6-59 months, referral and follow up of malnourished children at community level
• Carry out sensitization activities for targeted communities about CMAM, IYCF with support from MOH, community leaders and other key stakeholders
• Ensure timely submission of weekly reports, monthly report and MUAC screening and  data report to nutrition officer for compilation
• Organized and lead the formation of mother to mother and father to father support group for IYCF with the support of the Nutrition Officer.
• Conduct education sessions within the community on the importance of infant and young child feeding issues as and when they arise.
• Conduct Tom Brown preparation sessions with lead mothers and caregivers alongside CNMs.
• Conduct regular focus group discussion

Requirement:

• Degree in Public health or relevant
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Implementation of Nutrition intervention programs.
• Experience in community Management of Acute Malnutrition and key IYCF practices
• Knowledge of nutritional surveillance and information system
• Proven ability and express in planning and conducting training on Nutrition
• Strong report writing and computer skills
• Must be an Indigene of Damboa
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa, Kanuri and other language will be an added asset.

Desirable skills:

• Leadership
•  Adaptability
• Team work
•  Communication skills
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability