IYCF Supervisor at International Medical Corps

Location: Maiduguri

Job Summary

• The Nutrition IYCF Supervisor Lead the IYCF program planning and provide strategic direction to the implementation of IYCF through CG , individual and mass education strategies,
• Ensure internal and external reporting and documentation requirements are on-time and accurate,
• Assess staff capacities and coordinate initial or ongoing trainings based on need and program goals,
• Play a lead role in the orientation and training of new technical program staff,
• Models leadership to all staff and intentionally develops the leadership potential of the CG Promoters and
• Prepare a monthly report using the information provided by Care Group Promoters.
• This is an outreach position requiring traveling to community locations.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure observance and respect the dignity of beneficiaries, care givers and members of the community at all times.
• Coordinates with project partners, project staff, the SMoH, LGA PHCDA and other stakeholders regarding upcoming activities and needs at the community and State/LGA levels.
• Responsible for the performance and professional development of the CG Promoters who report to him/her.
• Review Flipchart Lesson Plans with CG Promoters every two weeks and assure they understand the information well and can teach back the information in a participatory manner.
• Collect CG Promoter reports on a monthly basis, review the reports and assure the information presented is reasonable and complete.
• Prepare a monthly report using the information provided by CG Promoters.
• Maintain a filing system in the project office so copies of CG Promoter Reports are easily accessible.
• Lead the implementation of IYCF-E program at LGA and field level
• Responsible to supervise each Care Group Promoter
• Will ensure that the families of malnourished children receive appropriate counseling, education concerning the IYCF and caring practices through Care Group.
• Responsible to liaison with the appropriate people in a timely and professional manner to ensure the financial, logistical and procurement issues required to implement project activities.
• Will backstop the OTP nurse when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Nutrition, Food Science and other related Natural Sciences and over one (1) year experience in nutrition especially in CG model programming.
• Knowledge of CMAM and IYCF will be an added advantage.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of English and Hausa/ Kanuri is a MUST
• Female candidates are preferred for this position.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• A Team player and culturally sensitive.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications