The malnutrition monitor will be responsible for coaching the malnutrition treatment PHCs and supporting them in the implementation of the malnutrition program.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Conduct weekly visits to PHCs treating acute malnutrition cases in the area
- Conduct on-the-job training to the designated health staff on anthropometric measurements (MUAC, weight, height and edema) and management of acute malnutrition for children under 5 and PLWs whenever needed
- Ensure the correct implementation of the referral process (PHC to PHC, PHC to hospital, hospital to PHC)
- Provide the needed support and guidance to ensure proper follow-up of children admitted for management of acute malnutrition and prevent a high incidence of defaulters.
- Refer malnutrition cases to specialized agencies to receive the needed support when needed (cash assistance, food assistance…)
- Coordinate with the MoPH-PHC coordinator in the area and the malnutrition officer to ensure an optimal implementation of the program.
- Train mothers from the community on the Family MUAC screening and follow up on referrals of identified cases to the malnutrition screening and treatment PHCs
- link the community to the nearest PHC, inform them of the malnutrition services provided by the PHCs and refer suspected malnutrition cases to the screening and treatment centers
- Follow up with referred beneficiaries to the screening, treatment centers, or hospitals treating acute malnutrition cases to ensure they have received the service they need
- Report and raise major challenges or concerns related to the referrals to the nutrition officer and the Senior Health Officer
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):
- Good organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and initiative taker.
- Experience in capacity building and trainings
- Good report writing skills.
- Dynamic personality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.
Experience:
- 2-3 years of work experience
- Previous experience in working with vulnerable populations is an advantage.
Working Conditions
- Stationed in the field, daily visits to the PHCs
- Visits to IOCC’s office for meetings, trainings, related paper work
- Candidate should have a car
Intervention Sectors
Food & Nutrition
Location
- Lebanon
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
800 to 1200 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
To apply, qualified applicants should send a resume or CV to: lebrecruit@iocc.org. To ensure the timely review of your resume, please insert "Malnutrition Monitors (Select the Area of Concern)” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please don’t wait for the last date to apply, as IOCC might start interviews before the deadline. Preferable that candidate resides in the areas of concern. IOCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a professional and diverse workforce.
IOCC has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries and staff. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during working hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
B.Sc. in Nutrition/Dietetics preferred or related field
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No