Posted Jun 15, 2017 9 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 / Nutrition 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 bottles feeding by exchanging used bottles with 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 and Lactating mothers as per protocol.
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.
· Playing an active role on advocacy to promote proper IYCF Practices, antenatal and post natal checkups, importance of institutional deliveries, vaccination and growth monitoring.
NOTE: Candidates from the local UCs and Districts will be given preference.
Job Details
ACF International | Action Against Hunger
FOR A WORLD FREE FROM HUNGER FOR FOOD. AGAINST HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION. FOR CLEAN WATER. AGAINST KILLER DISEASES. FOR CHILDREN THAT GROW UP STRONG. AGAINST LIVES CUT SHORT. FOR CROPS THIS YEAR, AND NEXT. AGAINST DROUGHT AND DISASTER. FOR CHANGING MINDS. AGAINST IGNORANCE AND INDIFFERENCE. FOR FREEDOM FROM HUNGER. FOR EVERYONE. FOR GOOD. FOR ACTION. AGAINST HUNGER. WHAT WE DO For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have led the global fight against hunger. We save the lives of children and work with their communities before and after the disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and build prosperous communities. We constantly search for more effective solutions, while sharing our knowledge and expertise with the world. We push for long-term change. We will never give up. Until the world is free from hunger.
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