The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was established through an Act of the Parliament in 1960 to complement public authorities in humanitarian interventions with the mandate to prevent and alleviate human suffering at times of peace or conflict, and to support individuals and communities to respond effectively to emergencies, without any form of discrimination as to class, gender, race, political opinions or religion.
Under the direct supervision of the Technical Officer - Clinical Services, the ATO-N is expected to support the implementation of the nutrition components of the intervention.
ATO-N is a member of the health outreach team working collaboratively to ensure integration of nutrition services are provided for refugees and host communities in settlements and PHCs
Identify training needs and build technical capacity of PHC nutrition unit, support mothers club, group promoters and Community IYCF.
Support CMAM and IYCF services including Growth Promotion and Monitoring, organize and participate in food demonstration sessions periodically, conduct regular focus group discussions with beneficiaries to assess barriers and effective referrals
Ensure monthly physical inventory of all nutrition supplies ensuring stock levels are accounted for and adequate for the outreach teams and PHCs.
He/ She shall also provide mentorship and guidance to health workers in PHCs on nutrition services
Organize and participate in food demonstration sessions periodically in supported PHCs, communities and settlements
Work with the Mothers Club volunteers to identify locally available nutritional foods for prevention of malnutrition and community management of acute malnutrition.
Conduct regular focus group discussions with beneficiaries to assess barriers to optimal IYCF uptake
Ensure Gender mainstreaming in nutrition, and integration of other sectors
Engagein community dialogue, sensitize stakeholders/community on IYCF-E activities and specific humanitarian programs implemented by NRCS.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition or Dietetics
Must be registered with appropriate regulatory body
Must possess a valid practicing license
At least two years experience in clinical work or humanitarian settings.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
Ability and willingness to stay at the project sites is required
Ability to collect, analyze and produce good quality data and information
Proven skills in data management with concrete knowledge of open-source tools such as ODK collect, KoBo Toolbox.
Computer literacy with possible advanced Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint and Ms access
Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation skills.
Must be flexible and culturally sensitive.
Demonstrate experience in management and supervision of outreach services.
Demonstrate experience working in a multi-cultural/religious setting.
Application Closing Date
10th September, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter (as one single document) to: [email protected] explaining why you should be considered for the position you applied for.
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