Dietitian For The Inpatient Management Of Malnutrition

Background IOCC is a US-based international relief and development agency established in 1992 by the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). It offers emergency relief and development programs to those in need worldwide, without discrimination. IOCC has been working in Lebanon since 2001 and has a decade of experience in implementing community-driven programs that address a broad range of social issues, from relief to community development and education. (For more information on IOCC, please visit our website at www.iocc.org) Programs description IOCC has many programs in health and nutrition that aim to protect the wellbeing and nutritional status of vulnerable groups in development contexts as well as in relief. Currently, relief programs target populations that are affected by the on-going Syrian crisis. The programs focus on management and treatment of malnutrition both at the hospital and primary heath care level.   IOCC is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the position of Pediatric Dietitian for in-patient management of malnutrition in Bekaa for its Lebanon Country Office. Responsibilities include Conduct weekly visits to hospitals treating cases of malnutrition in the areas of North, Central and West Bekaa with priority given to hospitals who have cases and ad-hoc visits to hospitals in other areas upon need. Follow up daily on in-patient management of malnutrition and provide support including referrals to breastfeeding management. Coordinate treatment of all cases with the pediatrician for inpatient management of acute malnutrition. Coordinate discharge of patients from hospital to primary health care centers for follow-up Provide on-the-job training and technical support to healthcare staff in area hospitals involved in the treatment of admitted cases of malnutrition according to the protocol for inpatient management of malnutrition. Assist in the organization of trainings at hospitals on inpatient management of acute malnutrition Point out and address challenges hindering the application of the protocol for the inpatient management of acute malnutrition. Coordinate and liaise with Health & Nutrition Area Coordinators Report daily and weekly on the status of admitted cases. Report to the Health & Nutrition Coordinator Represent IOCC in a professional manner and wears the IOCC jacket and ID at all times when on duty Performs other duties as necessary. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills BS or MS degree in clinical dietetics At least 1-2 years of experience in hospital based pediatrics Willing to travel in-country Native Arabic and fluent in English Ability to train and coach Excellent communication skills Motivated, community-driven, demonstrates initiative, team player    Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Application and contact details Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes to ioccleb@iocc.org by March 28, 2014. To ensure the timely review of your credentials, please insert Dietitian for In-patient Management of Malnutrition in the subject line of the email.   We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible.