Anthropometric Measure/Registrar at Plan International

Department:   Programme
Reports to: Community Management of Acute Malnutrition Officer
Duration:   6.5 Months
Location:   Maiduguri, Borno State Mubi Office, Adamawa State

Purpose:
To provide a support on CMAM project in area of measurement, registering sensitization of community and awareness creation.

Duties and 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 Plumpy Nut 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

Qualifications 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 Compulsory

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.