Nutritionist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure nutrition clinics and community outreach activities are carried out as per facility work plans with emphasis on integration with medical services; ensure duty rosters are appropriately developed and approved by respective In-Charge.

• Ensure malnutrition case screening and growth monitoring is carried out and appropriate corrective actions implemented.

• Support in offering technical support to facility staff and community-based teams on the management of acute malnutrition.

• Documents management records on activities under nutrition services; Consolidate data from Nutritionists to prepare reports as per schedule and make data-driven program decisions.

• Participate in research activities that contribute to improving community health.

• Build capacity of inpatients and caregivers by advising on proper care and nutrition at home.

• Carry out home visits to follow up on discharged patients to ensure adherence to advice.

• Ensure the security of food and related nutrition supplies, including taking precautions to avoid contamination.

• Ensure the kitchen and surrounding environment is hygienic and well maintained.

• Ensure that nutrition practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and Medical Teams codes of conduct.

• Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities.

EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition, Dietetics or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of nutrition field experience with a busy project implementing IMAM

Preferred:

• Experience in clinical medicine or community health

• Experience working in emergency operations

• Experience working with INGOs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of nutrition principles and management of acute malnutrition

Skills:

• Skilled in coordinating staff and community members to deliver health education sessions and nutritional screening activities

• Skilled in conducting nutritional assessments and managing cases

• Skilled in presenting complex information at an appropriate level to an individual or group

• Skilled in using behaviour change strategies to mobilize community members to take ownership of healthcare needs

• Skilled in data analysis and report writing

• Skilled at building and maintaining a high functioning, high performing work team

• Skilled at building staff capacity and professionally mentorship

• Moderately skilled in Microsoft 365 software: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent interpersonal, relational and communication skills

• A good command of both written and spoken English

Abilities:

• Commitment to Medical Teams International Calling Statement and Core Values: Courageous, Tenacious, Accountable, Selfless, and Not Alone

• Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in situations which require a high degree of diplomacy

• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy

• Ability to work collaboratively with others