Working under the guidance of the Senior Nutrition Officer. The Nutritionist will be the team leader and will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Emergency grant Nutrition interventions on MIYCN practices:

He/she will be responsible for day-to-day data compilation.

Key Responsibilities

• In support of the nutrition officer plan and support the distribution of family MUAC tapes to families in the targeted areas.
• In collaboration with the ministry of health conduct trainings to M2MSGs on MIYCN practices during Covid – 19 Pandemic.
• Train and mentor families including CHEWs and CHVs on family MUAC approach.
• Support the nutrition officer in the development of wok plans for the activities to be implemented.
• Plan and conduct trainings on Growth Monitoring Promotion (GMP), IMAM and MIYCN to other mainstream health professionals.
• Offer nutrition support through counselling to individuals with medical conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
• Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly, and monthly reports of all the activities implemented.
• Support the nutrition officer in Monitoring budget spending in line with spending plan and ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
• Liaise with supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies, procurement, and monitor supply control.
• Support MOH on DQAs.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics from recognized institution.
• Must be registered with KNDI.

Experience/Competence

• 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).
• Fluency in Nga’Turkana desirable.
• Flexible and positive personality.
• Strong planning and implementation capacity.
• Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker.