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Kiryandongo, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global leader in humanitarian aid, relief, and development. Founded in 1933, the IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC provides vital support to Ugandans rebuilding from decades of war while also hosting refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The IRC began operations in northern Uganda in 1998, responding to the displacement and devastation caused by the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the conflict-affected Karamoja region and started working with refugees in Kampala in 2011. Following the South Sudanese refugee influx in 2015, the IRC scaled up its response in the West Nile region.
Currently, the IRC operates in over 40 countries, including 9 districts in Uganda: Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese, and Kampala. By promoting durable solutions that focus on saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC aims to bring people from harm to home, laying the foundation for long-term stability and development. For more information, visit www.rescue.org.
Job Title
Nutrition Assistant job at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Job Description
The Nutrition Assistant will be responsible for providing health education talks, screening to children, women and their partners in the health facility and in the community on nutrition related issues. S/he will provide anthropometric assessment, recording, referral and linking clients to respective service points and shall maintain environment friendly working space hence adhering to infection control and prevention practices. S/he will provide nutrition services including but not limited to counseling, linkage and preparing treatment for the clients.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in screening at the triage of children under the age of five to monitor and ensure early detection of malnutrition cases
Providing guidance on the purchasing of food and planning hospital meals.
Designing special diets for therapeutic purposes.
Participating in community outreach services for adequate nutrition.
Participating in research activities.
Will be supporting the admissions of severe malnutrition cases following properly laid down standards. Prepare and feeding of severely malnourished patients under observation in the inpatient wards.
Will be responsible for case management of malnutrition patients on follow-ups and those on ward and ensure that all routine medications are administered appropriately.
To counsel and advise in-patients/follow-ups/parents/guardians on proper care and nutrition at home.
To carry out home visits as a follow up on discharged patients to ensure adherence of the clients on the nutrition programmes.
Support the EPI department through carrying out routine growth monitoring activities and ensuring that all malnourished children have child health cards.
Ensure that all the stored food supplements are safe and free from contamination and theft and the store is clean all the time.
Ensure the kitchen for preparation of therapeutic milk for severely malnourished children and the surrounding environment is clean, hygienic and well maintained.
Prepare and submit the nutrition reports for both the in patients and outpatients as guided by the nutrition officer.
Imparting knowledge and skills to staff.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a Diploma in Nutrition or a closely related public health field
Minimum 1-year direct experience implementing nutrition, food security, or related programming with a humanitarian or development agency.
Knowledge of nutrition protocols, including SPHERE standards, WHO protocols, and MoH Nutrition Protocols
Experience in community health education and mobilization practices and standards required.
Excellent organizational, administrative and management skills.
Experience working in protracted refugee situation.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:
IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
How to Apply
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