Lactation Specialist - Bekaa

Key responsibilities  

Accountability and Complexity 

The job holder will work independently while maintaining open communication with other team members 

A strong attention to details is required 

A high level of discretion, transparency, and attention to detail is required 

The job holder needs to have strong organizational and data collection skills 

The job holder will have some decision-making authority within the scope of the role but should discuss decisions with the Nutrition Coordinator 

Support and Counselling 

Provide one-on-one counseling to pregnant, breastfeeding mothers and caregivers that are facing challenges related to breastfeeding or IYCF practices, at PHCC and field level 

Regularly monitor the RIMS account to review and accept cases referred by the IYCF national hotline or other organizations. 

Conduct regular follow-up visits or phone calls with assisted women, particularly mothers of infants under 6 months, to promote and ensure exclusive breastfeeding. 

Facilitate awareness sessions to educate vulnerable families on IYCF practices, breastfeeding, responsive feeding and related topics 

Join the community health team during outreach activities to ensure proper dissemination of key messages on IYCF. 

Actively engage with the PHC’s Gynecologist and midwife to identify pregnant and breastfeeding women in need of support. 

Nutritional Support 

Distribute nutrition supplies, including Multiple Micronutrient Powders, Multiple Micronutrient Supplements, and complementary feeding kits, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the nutrition sector job aid. 

Capacity building 

Build the capacity of PHCC staff and program personnel on IYCF, breastfeeding, newborn care, ANC, PNC (as needed) 

Reporting 

Report on daily activities using relevant databases including RI’s IYCF database, nutrition supplies database, SRA database etc. 

Collect and report means of verification (MOVs) related to distribution activities 

Address any emerging reporting requirements from the nutrition/ SRH sectors 

Behavior and conduct  

Ensures that behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies  

Acts with integrity and holds themselves accountable for being respectful, inclusive and professional 

Reports any concerns 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Relief International is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Relief International (RI) is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to RI’s Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

RI Values

Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:

Integrity

Adaptability

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Sustainability