| Industry: |
N.G.O./Social Services |
| Functional Area: |
Health & Medicine |
| Total Position: |
5 |
| Job Type: |
Contract ( firstshift )
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| Department: |
Islamabad- HR |
| Job Location: |
Peshawar, Pakistan |
| Gender: |
Female |
| Minimum Education: |
Bachelor's Degree |
| Degree Title: |
public health education, community participation, hygiene and sanitation |
| Career Level: |
Experienced (Non-Manager) |
| Minimum Experience: |
2 Years (Previous experience of CMAM or Other Nutrition Project preferably with Merlin) |
| Apply By: |
Jul 27, 2012 |
| Job Posting Date: |
Jul 20, 2012 |
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| Job Description: |
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POSITION: Health and Nutrition Educator
LOCATION: Peshawar, Pakistan
LINE MANAGER: District Nutritionist or Medical officer/ or substitute in his/her absence.
START DATE:As soon as possible
DURATION:5 months
Overall Objectives:
- Rapid/detailed assessment of infant and Young Child feeding practices in mothers/care-givers at the SFP/OTPs in the Health facilities and Support the development and implementation of a sustainable Health & Nutrition promotion programme in the targeted health facilities with working linkages with the respective communities.
To coordinate effectively SFP/ OTP center activities (with a focus on Breastfeeding & IYCF Education sessions) with the Outreach workers/ Social mobilizers & LHWs Program, where applicable. One to One tailored counseling sessions for all mothers with children under 24 months and maintenance of IYCF integration within all CMAM components
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conduct Simple Rapid Assessment (SRA) of all child feeding eligible mothers with children under 24 months that attend the OTP/SFP sites at the health facilities.
- Conduct detailed advance assessment of child feeding practices in women that require additional support or reveal difficulties.
- Perform close monitoring of all beneficiaries, including follow up checks with community mobilizers and summaries of total number of PLWs attended.
- Maintain clear communication with all other CMAM staff regarding the status of beneficiaries, including OTP LHV, outreach workers and community mobilizer.
- Identify the areas of need for Health & Nutrition promotion and education within targeted communities through contact with community representatives and assessment of knowledge and practices amongst clinics attendants.
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