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Nutritionist

Kakuma

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Kakuma
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Nutrition
  • Closing Date:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Working under the guidance of the Nutrition Manager and reporting to the Facility In-charge. The facility-based Nutritionist will be responsible for the implementation of nutrition screening, treatment of acute malnutrition, micronutrient supplementation, and promotion of appropriate MIYCN practices at health facilities. Key areas will include, but not limited to the detection and integrated management of acute malnutrition through continuum of care, MIYCN, MNDC and reporting and submission of weekly and monthly reports as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implementation of the nutrition screening, growth monitoring and promotion in health facilities while ensuring adherence to the Kenyan technical guidelines.
  • Effectively follow MOH protocols for inpatient management of SAM cases with complications at the stabilization centre
  • Ensure daily anthropometric assessments, feed administration and routine medication according to the protocol are done and documented
  • Implementation of outpatient therapeutic program of severely acute malnourished children under-fives.
  •  Implementation of supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-five children, pregnant and lactating women
  • Implement comprehensive Maternal Infant and young Child nutrition and Baby friendly hospital/community initiative (BFHI/BFCI) approaches
  • Support capacity building and OJT for the incentive staff through identification of capacity gaps and supporting training.
  • Support the systematic dissemination of key nutrition education messages to improve dietary practises.
  • Monitor utilization of essential nutrition supplies and ensure daily reconciliation of nutrition supplies.
  • Compile and submit weekly nutrition situational reports and monthly MOH summary reports for entry into KHIS
  • Participate in facility-based data review meetings and share performance on key nutrition indicators.
  • Liaise with pharmacist/facility in-charge and order for nutrition commodities to be prepositioned based on consumption and clients on treatment.
  • Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Hold a minimum of a Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics from recognized institution
  • Must be registered with KNDI
  • Minimum 1year experience within an INGO in implementing emergency community nutrition
  • Experience of Maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches
  • Experience in nutrition survey and assessment
  • Proven analytical, communication/ negotiation skills and ability to think strategically
  • Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills
  • Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage)
  • Flexible and positive personality
  • Strong planning and implementation capacity
  • Confident and capable negotiator, communicator and networker.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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