Plan International Nigeria is part is the global federation of Plan International and was registered as a National Organization in 2014 in Nigeria. Plan International works in 52 developing Countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas. Plan’s Global Strategic Goals (2017-2022) is to advance Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls ad our Ambition is, “together, we take action so that 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive”. We reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised through the delivery of high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits to children and their communities.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Anthropometric Measurer/Registrar
Location: Borno
Duration: 18 Months
Grade: Consultant
Reports to: Community Management of Acute Malnutrition Officer, Maiduguri
Job Purpose
- To provide a support on CMAM project in area of measurement, registering sensitization of community and awareness creation.
Dimensions of Role
- The Anthropometric Measurer/registrar will support the CMAM project in measuring and registering the children who are screened for acute malnutrition and conduct awareness for the care taker with the IYCF team.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of CMAM program at Community level
- Conduct Screening of malnourished children at the community and facilities
- Create awareness and sensitize the community on IYCF activities
- Develop weekly and daily work plan for CMAM activities
- Provision and distribution of PlumpyNut to severely malnourished children
- Supports the care group promoters in identifying and meeting with Voluntary Lead Mother, Lactating and Pregnant Women on how to address nutritional needs of their babies
- Ensure observance and respect the dignity of beneficiaries, care givers and members of the community at all times.
- Works together with the care group promoters in identifying volunteers and work closely with them.
- Provide a daily and weekly CMAM report to the CMAM officer
- Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics
Qualifications and Experience
- SSCE, and at least one (1) year experience in measuring and registering acute malnourished children and PLW.
- Knowledge of CMAM and IYCF will be an added advantage.
- Excellent communication.
- Knowledge of English and Hausa/ Kanuri is a MUST
Behaviours:
- Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
- Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
- Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
- Very strong commitment to continuous learning
Physical Environment and Demands:
- Travel extensively to work in distant area.
Level of Contact with Children:
- High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have very frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.
Application Closing Date
8th February, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to:
[email protected] using the Position applied for as the subject