Locum Nutritionist
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Locum Nutritionist in Kenya to implement nutrition screening, treatment of acute malnutrition, and MIYCN promotion at health facilities. The role involves direct IMAM implementation, data collection, capacity building for community health workers, and monitoring nutrition supplies. A diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, KNDI registration, and 3 years of emergency community nutrition experience are required.
- Implement IMAM and manage OTP/TSFP programs per WHO 2023 protocol
- Ensure timely treatment of acutely malnourished children and pregnant/lactating women
- Support capacity building and on-the-job training for CHWs and facility staff
- Compile and submit weekly and monthly nutrition reports to KHIS/LMIS
- Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics with KNDI registration required
- 3 years experience in emergency community nutrition and MIYCN/IMAM
- Ability to work in hardship areas required
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Locum Nutritionist | IRC - International Rescue Committee
Locum Nutritionist
IRC - International Rescue Committee
Kenya
International
Mid level
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Summary by Impactpool
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Locum Nutritionist to implement nutrition screening, treatment of acute malnutrition, and promote appropriate MIYCN practices at health facilities. The role involves direct implementation of IMAM, data collection, and ensuring timely treatment of malnourished children and pregnant women. The Nutritionist will also support capacity building for community health workers and monitor nutrition supplies. This position requires collaboration with health facility staff and participation in data review meetings.
Candidate
Requirements
Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
Registered with KNDI
3 years'
for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Summary by Impactpool
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Locum Nutritionist to implement nutrition screening, treatment of acute malnutrition, and promote appropriate MIYCN practices at health facilities. The role involves direct implementation of IMAM, data collection, and ensuring timely treatment of malnourished children and pregnant women. The Nutritionist will also support capacity building for community health workers and monitor nutrition supplies. This position requires collaboration with health facility staff and participation in data review meetings.
Candidate
Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
Registered with KNDI
3 years'
Experience
in emergency community nutrition
in MIYCN and IMAM
in nutrition surveys and assessments
Strong analytical and communication skills
Proficient in report writing and Health Information Systems
Ability to work in hardship areas
Flexible and positive personality
Strong planning and implementation skills
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Job Purpose/Objective
Reporting to the Senior Nutrition officer, the Locum Nutritionist will be responsible for the implementation of nutrition screening, treatment of acute malnutrition, micronutrient supplementation, and promotion of appropriate MIYCN practices at health facilities. Key areas will include but not limited to the detection and integrated management of acute malnutrition through continuum of care, MIYCN, MNDC and reporting and submission of weekly and monthly reports as required.
Key Responsibilities.
Direct implementation of IMAM, ensuring management of all under-fives/PBWGs enrolled in OTP/TSFP programs in line with the WHO, WHO 2023 IMAM Protocol. Participate in data collection, data entry in registers and tablets, and reporting of IMAM data.
Ensure timely identification and treatment of acutely malnourished children and pregnant and lactating women by creating or strengthening nutrition surveillance and assessment systems at health facilities and community.
Participate in daily ward rounds in the SC ward ensuring that all required observations, prescribed treatment, and procedure are properly carried out and documented in the patients’ cards in line with the national IMAM guidelines.
Ensure all children under six months and their mothers are managed according to the MAMI protocol/IMAM guidelines.
Support capacity building and OJT for the CHWs, OPD staff, auxiliary nurses incentive staff through identification of capacity gaps and supporting training.
Implement MIYCN at facility and integrating with CMAM programs through group and individual counselling sessions, health
within an INGO in implementing emergency community nutrition.
of Maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong MIYCN approaches
in Integrated management of Acute Malnutrition
in the implementation and tracking of the High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HiNi)
in the implementation of the IMAM Surge approaches.
in nutrition survey and assessment
Proven analytical, communication/ negotiation skills and ability to think strategically
in report writing and excellent computer skills including use of Health Information Systems (HIS).
Ability to work in hardship areas (previous
in a camp setting will be an added advantage).
Flexible and positive personality
Strong planning and implementation capacity
Confident and capable negotiator, communicator and networker.
Professional Standards:
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in
IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct
. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on
Safeguarding
, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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in emergency community nutrition
in MIYCN and IMAM
in nutrition surveys and assessments
Strong analytical and communication skills
Proficient in report writing and Health Information Systems
Ability to work in hardship areas
Flexible and positive personality
Strong planning and implementation skills
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Locum Nutritionist
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Mid level
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Education
- sessions.
- Monitor utilization of essential nutrition supplies and ensure daily reconciliation of nutrition supplies.
- Compile and submit weekly nutrition reports and monthly MOH summary reports for entry into KHIS/LMIS
- Participate in facility-based data review meetings and share performance on key nutrition indicators.
- Liaise with pharmacist/facility in-charge and order for nutrition commodities to be prepositioned based on consumption and clients on treatment.
- Ensure provision of quality nutrition assessment, counselling and support in NCD clinics, MCH/OPD, Medical wards and Special clinics (POPC, LBW/Preterm).
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Required Qualifications.
- Hold a minimum of a Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics from recognized institution
- Must be registered with KNDI.
- Experience/Competence.
- Minimum 3 years’