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Nutrition Counselor

Date Posted: Dec 01, 2024
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Job Detail

  • Location:
    Kunar Laghman
  • Type:
    Full Time/Permanent
  • Shift:
    Rotating Days
  • Career Level:
    Department Head
  • Positions:
    4
  • Vacancy number:
    HRM-163-2024
  • Experience:
    2 Year
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Salary:
    As per organization's salary scale Af
  • Degree:
    Bachelors
  • Apply Before:
    Dec 07, 2024

About HEWAD, Reconstruction, Health & Humanitarian Assistance Committee

HEWADis a preeminent first responder, HEWAD provides emergency relief to those struck by conflict, disaster and disease—no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions—working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self-reliance. After the emergency has passed and our disaster-relief effort has ended, we shift from emergency medical response to long-term medical support and training. HEWAD provides resources and training to help local staff provide a range of services—including healthcare, food, water and sanitation support—to their communities.

In Afghanistan where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

HEWAD is seeking candidates that transform, inspire, and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Description

Nutrition Consultation and Treatment:

  • Provide nutrition consultation and treatment services tailored to the target population.

Data Collection:

  • Ensure accurate data collection from outpatients under care, maintaining comprehensive records.

Nutritional Screening:

  • Screen under-five children and Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) for nutritional status.

Growth Monitoring:

  • Conduct regular growth monitoring for children to track development and identify nutritional needs.

 Counseling:

  • Provide counseling on breastfeeding practices and complementary feeding for mothers.

 Record Maintenance:

  • Maintain all relevant registers and documentation related to nutritional services.

Food Distribution:

  • Distribute food rations and Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) or Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to eligible clients.

Food Requests:

  • Prepare timely requests for foodstuff to ensure adequate supplies for clients.

Referral Management:

  • Refer Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM) children with complications to Treatment Facilities for hospitalization.

Continuous Learning:

  • Actively update knowledge on current best practices and national guidelines related to nutrition.

Program Development:

  • Participate in the development of effective nutrition programming, including individual and group counseling support.

Client Documentation:

  • Complete all relevant client forms, including case intake forms, authorization letters, and consent forms.

IYCF Messaging:

  • Communicate Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) messages to PLW effectively.

Training Participation:

  • Attend training sessions as requested to enhance skills and knowledge.

Equipment Maintenance:

  • Ensure proper care and usage of assigned equipment, including computers, desks, chairs, and stethoscopes.

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Adhere to all rules and regulations set by the Hewad Organization.

Additional Duties:

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Provincial Health Supervisor or Hewad leadership
 

Job Requirements

Diploma or degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.

At least 1-2 years of experience in community-based nutrition counseling or similar roles.

Experience working in humanitarian or mobile health settings is an asset.

Strong knowledge of IYCF, maternal nutrition, and malnutrition management.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

Proficiency in local languages spoken in the target area.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in challenging field conditions.

Willingness to travel and work in remote areas with limited infrastructure.

Commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding.

 

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to apply for this vacancy, please use the following link; https://forms.gle/gB2RLt6zKKdymtFo6

Kindly use Google Chrome Browser for smooth access. 

Important Notes:

1. Supporting documents, e.g. diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s), etc., are not required at this stage, therefore not to be sent along with the application.

2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

3. Please remember that we will not consider the CVs for the positions after the closing date.

 

Submission Email:

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Company Overview

, Afghanistan

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