Anthropometric Measurer/Registrar at Plan International

Position     (1 Positions, 18Months)    Grade    Consultant
Department & Location    Programs, Mafa project area base in Mafa town, Maiduguri Field Office    Date 
Reports to    Community Management of  Acute Malnutrition Officer, Maiduguri
Purpose:      To provide a support on CMAM project in area of measurement, registering sensitization of community and awareness creation.

Dimensions of Role
The Anthropometric Measurer/registrar will support the CMAM project in measuring and registering the children who are screened for acute malnutrition and conduct awareness for the care taker with the IYCF team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the implementation of  CMAM program at Community level
• Conduct Screening of malnourished children at the community and facilities
• Create awareness and sensitize the community on IYCF activities
• Develop weekly and daily work plan for CMAM  activities
• Provision and distribution of PlumpyNut to severely malnourished children
• Supports the care group promoters in identifying and meeting with Voluntary Lead Mother, Lactating and Pregnant Women on how to address nutritional needs of their babies
• Ensure observance and respect the dignity of beneficiaries, care givers and members of the community at all times.
• Works together with the care group promoters in identifying volunteers and work closely with them.
• Provide a daily and weekly CMAM report to the CMAM officer
• Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• SSCE, and at least one (1) year experience in measuring and registering acute malnourished children and PLW.
• Knowledge of CMAM and IYCF will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication.
• Knowledge of English and Hausa/ Kanuri is a MUST

Behaviours:

• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning

Physical Environment and Demands
Travel extensively to work in distant area.

Level of Contact with Children:
High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have very frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.