Key responsibilities of the job include:

  • Researching how the body's functions are affected by nutrient supply
  • Investigating the relationship between genes and nutrients
  • Studying how diet affects metabolism
  • Examining the process of nourishment and the association between diet, disease and health
  • Providing health advice and promoting healthy eating
  • Advising about special diets
  • Educating health professionals and the public about nutrition
  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team/supporting the work of other health care professionals
  • Plan, implement, supervise/monitor and report activities of the project and develop communication network for this purpose in coordination with Health & Nutrition section and DoH.
  • Keep effective liaison with local health institutions, key district stakeholders, health authorities and partners in the implementation of the nutrition project in the district.
  • Plan, and develop need based capacity building trainings in close collaboration with DoH & provide technical assistance for implementation to the target health facilities in the district.
  • To plan and ensure adequate nutrition supplies are available and regularly replenished at the target health facilities in the district.
  • Mobilize, coordinate and supervise/monitor nutrition related field activities of the project staff (Nutrition Assistants), healthcare providers at the facility level (MOs/LHVs/FMTs) and Health Workers at the community level (LHWs/LHSs) and partner organizations involved in the implementation of Nutrition program in the target health facilities.
  • Conduct/facilitate nutritional assessment surveys as and when needed in catchments of the target health facilities/UCs.
  • Any other task assigned by the health & nutrition manager, head office and relevant donor agencies.

Job Details

Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Age:
25 - 50 Years
Minimum Education:
Masters
Degree Title:
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Human Nutrition OR B.Sc (Hons) in Human Nutrition
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
3 Years (Preference would be given to the candidates having social sector\'s experience)
Apply Before:
Aug 16, 2017
Posting Date:
Aug 10, 2017

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