Lactation Specialist - Beirut

·  Provide support and counselling to breastfeeding mothers referred by the CHWs in the field or identified at PHC level;

·   Assist and give one-on-one counseling sessions related to optimal Infant and young child feeding practices at field level and at the Primary health care centers;

·  Conduct regular follow-up visits to mothers to ensure exclusive breastfeeding;

·   Provide training on IYCF to staff at PHCs, program staff and CHWs as needed;

·  Record and keep collected information on numbers of women seen per day and produce daily reports using data entry formats in tablets generated for standard

reporting;

·  Report daily and weekly to the Nutrition Coordinator on all conducted activities and field visits.

·  Support CHWs in the peer to peer sessions at community level.

QQualifications and Skills Requirements

Thi This position will require a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

1.        1. Nurse, midwife preferred or any related field;
2.        2. Has completed the 20-hour training on Infant and Young Child Feeding;
3.        3. At least two years of related experience;
4.        4. Knowledge of local and cultural thoughts, behaviors, and attitudes towards maternal and child health.
5.        5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
6.        6. Self-motivated and initiative taker; 
7.        7. Good report writing skills;
8.        8. Excellent skills related to Microsoft Office;
9.        9.Willingness to travel as required for the successful implementation of the role