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IYCF Promoter

ACF International | Action Against Hunger Verified

Ghotki , Pakistan

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Posted Jul 12, 2017 8 views

Objective 1

Rapid/detailed assessment of infant and Young Child feeding practices in mothers/care givers at Health Facalities

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 OTP staff regarding the status of beneficiaries, including OTP – Nutrition Officer / IYCF Supervisor and community mobilizers.

Objective 2

Counselling the pregnant women for the preparation of Breastfeeding and colostrum 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 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 introduce 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 mother’s need.
  • Ensure a comfortable, calm environment for counselling sessions and maintain good relationships with the beneficiaries.
  • Ensure provision of MM Supplementation to Pregnant/Pre-Pregnant and Lactating mothers as per protocol.
  • Provide IFA/ZINC to adolescent girls in the community with support CHW and LHWs program.

Objective 3

Supervise IYCF activates and integration

Tasks & responsibilities

·         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.

·         Take lead on forming of pair community health worker.

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

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP

Internal

Maintain good relation and communication with all field staff and deputy program manager.

External

Maintain good relation with community stakeholder and all mothers availing IYCF Services and/or counseling sessions.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete and maintain individual IYCF beneficiary report cards.
  • Perform close monitoring and records of all beneficiaries, including follow up checks with community Mobilizer and summaries of total number of mothers attending the session.
  • Referrals to EPI and MCH for Vaccination and ANC/PNC respectively.

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:
Women Jobs
Industry:
N.G.O./Social Services
Functional Area:
Field Operations
Total Positions:
2 Posts
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Contract
Department:
Nutrition
Job Location:
Ghotki, Pakistan
Gender:
Female
Minimum Education:
Diploma
Degree Title:
Preference: • Diploma in General Nursing or Midwifery
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
1 Year (Experience one year in CMAM and IYCF.)
Work Permit:
Pakistan
Apply Before:
Jul 19, 2017
Posting Date:
Jul 12, 2017

ACF International | Action Against Hunger

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