Nutritionist - Nairobi, Kenya - International Rescue Committee

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The International Rescue Committee 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 at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

JOB SUMMARY

Working under the guidance and supervision of the Nutrition Manager, the Nutritionist will be directly responsible for the day-to-day coordination and project oversight with the MOH in all identified implementation sites within West Pokot.Minimum Qualifications:Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University.Must be a registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI.Required Experience & CompetenciesMinimum 3 years' work experience in emergency community nutrition and implementation.Experience in maternal infant and young nutrition with strong CMAM, BFHI & BFCI approaches.Experience in nutrition survey and assessments.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Strong report writing and team working skills.Knowledge in computer packages and basic analysis 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination and implementation of the CMAM Model and working with the nutrition manager and Sub County Nutrition Coordinator to ensure that the CMAM program is running smoothly.In liaison with the supply chain department, plan and procure nutrition program supplies & services in accordance to the developed Procurement plans in Integra.Together with the county teams Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of CMAM, family MUAC screening at household levels through community health workers.Capacity build MoH staff on Simplified approaches, CMAM Model, Family MUAC and any Community based intervention in line with the MoH and WHO standards.Support Joint reviews of CMAM data with the S/CHMT on a Monthly basis.Document findings and share with the Nutrition Manager on a timely basis.Participate in coordination meetings at the County and sub-county level with the MOH and Partners including NTWG, CNTF and any other Nutrition Forums.Support development of S/County work plans with the S/CHMTs and schedule joint supervisions to enhance quality programming.Ensure the expenditure is as stipulated in the budget lines and strict adherence to the budget limits.Provide technical oversight to the County on comprehensive maternal infant and young child nutrition program (MIYCN) Baby Friendly Community initiative (BFCI),Family MUAC approaches.Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly, and monthly reports of all the activities implemented,Attend & represent the Nutrition program in MOH meetings, CNTFs, Surveys and DQAs.Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Leadership skills, Ability to coordinate, Communication, Planning, Documentation and record keeping

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree