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Team Leader Of Community Nutrition Promoter - (2 Positions)

Position:                     Team Leader of Community Nutrition Promoter Reports to:                 Program Manager                  Location:                    West Bekaa (Zahle) About RI:                    Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development currently seeks Team Leader of Community Nutrition Promoters for RI’s health and nutrition programming in Lebanon in response to the Syria crisis.     Position Summary: The Team Leader of the mobile team will supervise the team of  CNPs in his/her areas to  ensure comprehensive mobilisation of the community for nutrition screening of children under five and pregnant/lactating women for prevention and correct treatment of malnutrition cases, collect the records from CNPs, including the Patients' histories and submit them to Program Manager. He / She will be responsible for planning and implementation of household and community health and nutrition education in RI’s health and nutrition operation area in Lebanon, focusing on Syrian refugees and vulnerable host communities.       Responsibilities:   Supervise and organize CNPs work on screening of the nutritional status children under five and pregnant/lactating women in their designated locations Follow that anthropometric measurements for nutrition, including weight, height and weight-for-height (WFH), and middle upper arm circumference (MUAC) of children under five and pregnant/lactating women are performed by CNPs correct. Coordinate and collaborate with mobile team leaders/staff and PHC in implementing the project activities in the field Ensure liaison with existing community structures, groups and individuals, women groups, religious leaders where possible. Collect a daily data from CNPs, including the results of MUAC/W/H  screening during house-to-house visits, education  reports, micronutrient distribution reports  in accordance with RI standard nutrition statistical reporting forms, check the correctness and submit to Program Coordinator for data entry Collect and check the forms for all patients with MAM and SAM  in his/her areas. Report any problems in a timely manner to the Program Manager Participate in the field work of the nutrition team whenever requested Supervise Health & Nutrition Education to project beneficiaries. Attend the meetings when required Perform any additional duties as requested by supervisor QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS   Certificate on Nutrition, Master degree is a Plus Minimum 2 years of Experience with international NGO Share the humanitarian mission of the organization Good communication skills Ability to communicate with vulnerable groups of population Proven experience  in related field Demonstrated ability to work alone or as part of a team Accuracy and   promptness  performing duties English writing and speaking skills  preferred
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after interview) with the date of availability to nutrition.hr.lb@ri.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line MUST include the following to be considered: "CNP Team leader – West Bekaa”
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Certificate on Nutrition, Master degree is a Plus
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