Senior Nutrition Officer

Key Responsibilities

Programming

• Provide overall technical leadership and direction to nutrition activities being implemented in line with the UNHCR,UNICEF,ECHO technical narrative, work plans and targets.
• Ensure quality and timely identification and treatment of medical complications associated with malnutrition in SC/OTP/SFP.
• Give and advise on the drug regimen for children in the SC, OTP and SFP programs.
• Participate in daily ward rounds in the SC ward with the medical team.
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedure are accurately carried out and documented in the patients’ cards
• Mentor the Nutrition Assistant staff and Auxiliary Nurses to handle patients with acute malnutrition as per protocol.
• Train and mentor IRC nutrition staff and other key partners in GMP, IYCF and IMAM; especially the OTP and SC staff.
• Ensure the establishment of nutrition monitoring activities and train health staff in case detection and referral system.
• Ensure timely reporting in accordance with set deadlines.
• Monthly submission of CMAM report to the Nutrition manager.
• Improve the provision of quality nutrition counseling in the hospital SC and Comprehensive care Clinic (CCC) and other entry points in the health programme in liaison with relevant IRC sectors.
• Plan and conduct continuous monitoring of the OTP, SFP and SC patient.
• Participate in program planning and roll-out of new program areas in liaison with key cooperating partners.
• Uphold IRC code of conduct at respective work area.

Supervision and Leadership

• Directly supervise 2 Nutrition Officers, 1 Commodity Tracking Officer and 1 Nutrition Nurse in SC and OTP/SFP sites.
• Supervise and work in strict collaboration with the nutrition team in the screening activities of severely malnourished children.
• Identify training gaps for the incentive staff and beneficiaries within nutrition program and communicate the same to the program manager.

Networking and Coordination

• Ensure proper communication, coordination and harmonization of tools with the different partners involved in food/nutrition activities.
• Develop and coordinate the adherence and reporting of nutrition education sessions as per developed annual plan.
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of essential nutrition therapeutic feeds such as F100, F75, RUTF.RUSF, CSB++and Resomal to avoid stock outs.
• Create appropriate linkages and referral for nutrition activities.
• Work closely with other health programs in spirit of integration for maximum output.
• Attend all program implementation meetings.

Note: – The role of the Senior Nutrition Officer cannot be limited to the specific duties and tasks detailed herein. The success of the IRC’s humanitarian mission is the highest priority and all issues which arise must be addressed accordingly. Therefore, S/he will be required to lead and handle all unforeseen issues and circumstances and remain flexible to perform any other duties, as and when required.

Required Experience

• Addition nutrition training in CMAM/IMAM/COMPASS and MIYCN is an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills, oral, written and presentation.
• Previous work experience in Arid and Semi Arid Lands of Kenya.
• Previous experience working in insecure contexts.
• Very flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Strong background in humanitarian projects.
• Validated strength in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, E- mail, out look
• Should be an outstanding teammate and culturally sensitive.
• Please make sure to include copy of Certificate of Good Conduct in your application.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers implement the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.