Nutrition Assistant officer

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the daily operations of nutrition programs in partnership with the Nutrition Officer.
  
• Guide the screening, admission, and therapeutic management of MAM cases utilizing Tom Brown in line with national protocols.
  
• Oversee the preparation and community distribution of Tom Brown, while leading demonstrations on correct usage and feeding methods.
  
• Collaborate with the Nutrition Officer to organize outreach efforts and mobilize communities for screening and ongoing care.
  
• Provide training and mentorship to community health workers and volunteers regarding growth monitoring, IMAM procedures, and Infant and Young Child Feeding (MIYCN) best practices.
  
• Execute routine home visits to monitor children recovering from treatment, locate those who have missed appointments, and offer dietary counseling to caregivers.
  
• Gather and organize precise nutrition data from field sessions and clinics, ensuring reports are submitted promptly.
  
• Aid in drafting monthly activity reports, including 5Ws and Situation Reports (SitReps).
  
• Track program performance against set goals and communicate insights for continuous improvement.
  
• Advocate for the consumption of local foods, such as Tom Brown, to enhance dietary variety and nutritional health at the household level.
  
• Engage in community gatherings and awareness campaigns to educate the public on preventing malnutrition and promoting healthy feeding habits.
  
• Cultivate and sustain productive partnerships with local leaders, health officials, and community partners to ensure coordinated program delivery.
  
• Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
  

Requirements

• Proven ability to support and implement nutrition services in diverse settings.
  
• Knowledge of national IMAM protocols and experience in screening and managing MAM cases.
  
• Competence in preparing and demonstrating the use of nutritional supplements like Tom Brown.
  
• Strong skills in community mobilization, outreach coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Experience in training and mentoring community health workers on growth monitoring and feeding practices.
  
• Proficiency in conducting home visits, tracking defaulters, and providing caregiver counseling.
  
• Ability to collect, compile, and report accurate nutrition data in a timely manner.
  
• Skill in preparing comprehensive activity reports, including 5Ws and SitReps.
  
• Capacity to monitor program targets and provide constructive feedback.
  
• Understanding of the importance of local food sources in improving household nutrition.
  
• Effective communication skills for participating in sensitization sessions and community meetings.
  
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with various community and health sector stakeholders.