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Implementation of the nutrition response at IsraAID Uganda area of operations while ensuring adherence to the stipulated protocols.

Implement a comprehensive Maternal Infant and Young Child nutrition Program

Promote the implementation of breastfeeding program.

Support capacity building for Community Outreach Workers through the identification of capacity gaps and supporting training.

Prepare and deliver culture-sensitive awareness and educational nutritional messages to the community

Conduct regular Mass screening for children under five in collaboration with Community Health Volunteers/Community Outreach Workers.

Recognize, diagnose, and care for individuals suffering from malnutrition.

Effectively and comprehensively implement appropriate referral pathways for malnutrition cases.

Monitor the progress of patients who have been referred to nutrition management programs/ feeding programs.

Develop, implement, and revise nutritional guidelines tailored for specific needs with a bias for cultural sensitivity.

Compile and submit donor and IsraAID Nutrition program reports on a weekly, biweekly, and monthly basis of all implemented activities.

Liaise with the Procurement Department in logistical program supplies, procurement, and monitoring of supply control.

Monitor and review nutrition supplies and equipment movements such as deliveries, storage, transport, and utilization at the site level.

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.