Nutrition Officer – Adi Arkai – International Medical Corps (IMC)

About International Medical Corps

A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care.  We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.

JOB SUMMARY

 Nutrition officer is responsible for the planning and implementation of comprehensive package of CMAM program and implementation of nutrition activities to provide protective environments for affected population in the targeted areas and ensure that timely and appropriate nutrition services are provided. Also, to assist with community, hygiene promotion and health education, training activities in the target sites to achieve project goal and to ensure quality of service delivery as per Sphere standards Under the supervision and Guidance of Nutrition Specialist.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support in the planning, quantification and selection of nutrition services sites establishment, and operations,
• Ensure all beneficiaries (Children and PLW) in the CMAM Programme receive care and treatment in accordance with MoH Guidelines, including proper taking of anthropometric measurements and proper referral and receive food/treatment according to the agreed protocol.
• Supervise and Provide Technical support to nutrition services (OTP/ SC) sites on weekly basis.
• Facilitate and organize referral of sick children to the stabilization center and ensure effective follow up of these children.
• Organize the implementation of follow-up protocols requiring community outreach on a weekly basis with OTP patients.
• Follow and ensure proper registration and admission/discharge of CMAM patients including ongoing monitoring on patients.
• Coordinate regular community screening of children under five, Pregnant and Lactating Women with CNWs and CMAM Nurses, as well as ensure recording and reporting of community mobilization and nutrition mass screening activities,
• Compile activity reports including weekly screening data and Monthly reports.