Objective 1

Rapid/detailed assessment of infant and Young Child feeding practices in mothers/care givers at Basic Health Units (BHUs)

Tasks & responsibilities

  • Conduct Simple Rapid Assessment (SRA) of all mothers with children under 24 months that attend   the OTP/SFP programme through the local Basic Health Units (BHUs).
  • Conduct detailed assessment of child feeding practices in women that require additional support or reveal difficulties.
  • Maintain clear communication with all other CMAM programme staff regarding the status of beneficiaries,       including OTP nurse, supervisor and community mobilizers.

Objective 2

Counseling the pregnant women for the preparation of Breastfeeding and colostrums feeding. One to One tailored IYCF counselling sessions to all mothers with children under 24 months.

Tasks & responsibilities

  • Provide the Pregnant women with preparatory counselling for breast feeding and colostrums feeding, to ensure prevention of pre-lacteal feeds and bottle feeding.
  • Counseling the mothers on good maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
  • Provide counseling on importance of safe and clean delivery linking it with early initiation of breast feeding under health care provider supervision.
  • Provide tailored one to one counseling sessions, based on initial assessments, offering practical advice and education to mothers on the key issues of infant and Young child feeding practices.
  • Ensure all mothers/care givers are aware of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the initial 6 months.
  • Support the mothers suffering from insufficient milk production with advice on re-lactation.
  • Discourage and educate mothers on the dangers of feeding bottles by exchanging used bottles for cups and spoons provided by ACF.
  • Provide mothers with practical advice on correct attachment and positioning when   breastfeeding, timely introduction of complementary foods and respond to any concerns or local               taboos associated with IYCF.
  • Counseling of mothers on the appropriate time introduces complementary feeding promotion the continuation of Breast feeding.
  • Educating the mothers on the quality, quantity and frequency of complementary feeds to promote adequate weight gain.
  • Utilize the provided education material on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, relaying accurate, practical and specific advice for the mothers needs.
  • Ensure a comfortable, calm environment for counselling sessions and maintain good relationships with the beneficiaries.
  • Establishment of proper IYCF corner ensuring the privacy of women (as it is cultural sensitive matter).
  • IYCF corner should have IYCF supplies all the time ,IYCF nurse should communicate well before  time about the supplies requirement to her supervisor.

Objective 3

Maintenance of IYCF integration with in all CMAM components

Tasks & responsibilities

·         Ensure strong communication links with all other CMAM staff, providing advice and support to all other staff members on IYCF issues as and when they arise.

·         Conduct education sessions within the surrounding community on the importance of IYCF practices in conjunction with community mobilisers.

·         Aid in establishing mother to mother support groups/committees within the community to provide additional support for mothers and extend knowledge of good IYCF practices.

·         Playing an active role on advocacy to promote proper IYCF Practices, antenatal and post natal checkups, importance of institutional deliveries, vaccination and growth monitoring.

Objective 4

Integration of IYCF care practices within PHC/MCH component run by government staff.

Tasks & responsibilities

·         Coordination with government LHVs to incorporate IYCF into regular MCH services provided by them

·         Building effective liaison with government staff and involving them into IYCF care practices even in cooking demonstration (where applicable)

·         Biweekly/monthly meetings with LHWs on IYCF related discussion, exchange of lesson learns/challenges/taboos.

·         Documentation of own and LHW experiences and challenges under IYCF implementation.

Note: These are project based positions and project will be implemented in coordination with the government of Sindh therefore salaries may differ from ACF actual salaries.

Job Details

Job Channel:
Functional Area:
Total Positions:
35+ Posts
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Department:
Nutrition
Job Location:
Gender:
Female
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Degree Title:
Preference: Diploma or Degree in Nursing/LHV/mid wife with 6 months experience in CMAM and IYCF.
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
1 Year (at least 6 months CMAM & IYCF experience)
Work Permit:
Pakistan
Apply Before:
Aug 16, 2016
Posting Date:
Aug 11, 2016

ACF International | Action Against Hunger

N.G.O./Social Services · 301-600 employees - Ghotki, Khairpur

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