Nutritionist II

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively follow MOH protocols for inpatient management of SAM cases with complications at the stabilization centre
• Ensure daily anthropometric assessments, feed administration and routine medication according to the protocol are done and documented
• Implementation of outpatient therapeutic program of severely acute malnourished children under-fives as per the IMAM guidelines/ ComPAS protocol
•  Implementation of supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-five children, pregnant and lactating women as per the IMAM guidelines/ComPAS protocol
• Implement Maternal Infant and young Child nutrition program
• Support capacity building and OJT for the incentive staff through identification of capacity gaps and supporting training.
• Support the systematic dissemination of key nutrition education messages to improve dietary practises.
• 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
• 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.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a minimum of a Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics from recognized institution
• Must be registered with KNDI.
• 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).
• Flexible and positive personality.
• Strong planning and implementation capacity.
• Confident and capable negotiator, communicator and networker.