Objective 1
Rapid/detailed assessment of infant and Young Child feeding practices in mothers/care givers at Basic Health Units (BHUs)
Tasks & responsibilities
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
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.
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