JOB DETAILS:

Background Information:

Responsible for supporting the Nutrition Officer in case management of malnourished clients in the inpatient and outpatient departments. Ensures improved nutrition awareness and proper management of malnutrition cases by participating in outreach activities and providing technical support to community health teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide nutrition education and nutrition assessments at the health facility and in community outreach activities; enrol beneficiaries in nutrition programs as per project guidelines
• Responsible for case management of malnourished patients and ensure that all routine medication and food is administered appropriately for patients in treatment programs
• Prepare food and support the feeding of malnourished patients under observation in the inpatient wards
• Build capacity of inpatients and caregivers by advising on proper care and nutrition at home
• Carry out home visits to follow up on discharged patients to ensure adherence to advice
• Build the capacity of community health staff in nutritional screening, case detection and referral
• Ensure all malnourished children have child health cards and up to date immunizations; Perform routine growth monitoring activities
• Prepare weekly, monthly and activity reports for inpatient and outpatient departments
• Ensure the security of food and related nutrition supplies, including taking precautions to avoid contamination
• Ensure the kitchen and surrounding environment is hygienic and well maintained
• Ensure that nutrition practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Human Nutrition, Dietetics or related field is required

Experience:

• Minimum 2 year of nutrition field experience with a busy project implementing IMAM is required
• Experience in clinical medicine or community health
• Experience working in emergency operations