Nutritionist

Job Description

COUNTRY: Ethiopia

POSITION: Nutritionist

FIELD SITE: Addis Ababa

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:

The Nutritionist will have the overall responsibility of coordination, planning and implementation of nutrition programs. Additionally, s/he will be heavily involved in capacity building and training of IMC and MoH staff for nutrition programs and be responsible for overseeing project implementation from a technical perspective in all programs sites. The Nutritionist will work under the guidance of the Program Coordinator or Medical Director of the site.

The Nutritionist will provide training through on site assessment and training to develop a basic understanding of elements of Community-Based management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), and skills for the feeding of malnourished children. In addition, the nutritionist will help develop inpatient and outpatient therapeutic feeding programs using the CMAM model for malnourished children at health facilities.

1. Facilitate the development / adaptation ( national protocols) of nutrition education training manuals and facilitator's guide based on existing national nutrition protocols and curricula including training follow-up
2. Develop OTPs, SCs and SFP sites for the treatment of malnourished children integrated with the existing health facilities.
3. Develop, implement and evaluate quality assurance measures and ensure appropriate follow up.
4. Serve as nutrition resource person at field sites.
5. Consult and work with the IMC nurses and physicians in the treatment of the malnourished children.
6. Plan and conduct nutritional surveys following the nationally approved survey protocol.
7. Conduct critical evolutions of all aspects of the CMAM program, and identify areas of concern or problems. Submit workable solutions for any problems found.
8. Development of a referral mechanism and locally feasible communication strategies for referrals between health facilities
9. Support the M&E manager to establish reporting systems and data flow mechanisms and ensure proper functioning of the systems for regular assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the program against its objectives and expected results
10. Represent IMC in Nutrition coordination meetings at federal and Regional levels, national government bodies, international agencies, other NGOs and donors
11. Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Nutritionist with specialization in community nutrition
2. At least 5 years of experience in emergency/development nutrition
3. Minimum of 2 years experience managing Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition programs
4. Extensive experience in building capacity of MoH staff to run programs
5. Prefer experience using Mother Care Group Model for prevention of malnutrition
6. Experience conducting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
7. Experience using SMART methodology for nutrition surveys
8. Ability to analyze and interpret nutrition data and provide solutions to improve the program
9. Ability to write clear and concise reports
10. Ability to work independently to a high professional standard
11. Sensitivity to the cultural and political environment and ability to adapt to surroundings
12. Adaptable, practical and diplomatic
13. Ability to travel frequently to the field sites

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, IMC is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, IMC rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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