IYCF Nurse Counsellor at Medecins du Monde (MdM) - 2 Positions

Medecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. MdM operating in Nigeria, Borno state since October 2016.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: IYCF Nurse Counsellor

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Slots: 2

Job Description

• The Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Nurse (Counsellor) is in charge of social behavioral change interventions, including evidence-based counseling to mothers/care givres and households of children Under 24 Months.
• S/he also manage baby friendly space that support/mentor care group lead mothers in the Community.
• The Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Nurse (Counsellor) directly report to Deputy Nutrition Technical Advisor based in Maiduguri. S/he is also responsible for technical supervision of the Nutrition Technical Advisor.
• All technical trainings and supports must be based on up-to-date National guidelines, MDM guidelines and WHO guidelines as needed.

Specific Duties

• Conduct on-going assessment of all mothers with children Under 24 Months that attend OTP in MDM clinics.
• Complete and maintain individual breastfeeding beneficiary report cards.
• Perform close monitoring of all beneficiaries, including follow up checks with community mobilisers and summaries of total number of mothers attended to.
• Maintain clear communication with all other nutrition staff regarding the status of beneficiaries, including OTP nurse, screeners.
• Provide tailored one to one counseling sessions, based on initial assessments, offering practical advice and education to mothers on the key issues of Infant and Young child feeding practices.
• Ensure all mothers/care givers are aware of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the initial 6 months.
• Educate mothers on the dangers of feeding bottles through creating strong awareness in the community.
• Provide mothers with practical advice on correct attachment and positioning when breastfeeding, timely introduction of complementary foods and respond to any concerns or local taboos associated with IYCF.
• Ensure a comfortable, calm environment for counseling sessions and maintain good relationships with the beneficiaries.
• Ensure Intgeration of IYCF with MDM Emergency Nutrition/OTP Activities.
• Based on needs, the incumbent to will undertake any duties assigned by his/her line manager, and within the scope of MDM work in the country.

Hierarchical & Functional links:

• The Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Nurse (Counsellor) directly report to Deputy Nutrition Technical Advisor based in Maiduguri.
• S/he is also responsible for technical supervision of the Nutrition Technical Advisor; as well has functional link with the Health Services Quality Coordinator, Health Coordinator, Emergency Response Coordinator and Program Coordinator as needed.

Skills And Experience
Required profile:

• Diploma in Nursing
• At least 3 years of professional experience in relevant position, of which, 1 year of direct experience with INGO/NGO on Infant and Young Child Feeding practices that is integerated with CMAM.
• Relevant qualifications in Emergency Nutrition and development activities;
• Ability to create tools and monitoring process;
• Work experience in insecure environments is an advantage and/or knowledge of the cultural/social influences in North East Nigeria.

Required personal skills:

• Excellent organisational, training and coaching skills is required;
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills;
• Able to prioritize; Be flexible;
• Ability to work under stressful situation;
• Has a good team spirit;
• Able to work and live in specific security context.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in one single attachment to: [email protected] using "IYCF Nurse Counsellor " as the subject of the email.

Note: Applications without the correct subject line stated above will not be treated.