IRC Nutritionists Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. IRC Kenya looking for “Nutritionists”. Applicants with a Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics may apply on or before 05 January 2023.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.
IRC Nutritionists Jobs 2023
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 22 December 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Nutritionists to be based in Hagadera, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Position | Nutritionists |
| Location | Hagadera, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics |
| Experience Required | Minimum 1 year |
| Application Deadline | 05 January 2023 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2023
Job Description: Working under the guidance of the Nutrition Officer. The Nutritionist will be the team leader and will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Emergency Nutrition and health interventions withing the outreach and selected facilities and coordinate health and MIYCN activities
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead facility level and coordinate day to day integrated nutrition and health outreaches at facility and subcounty level
- In support of the nutrition officer plan and support the distribution of family MUAC tapes to families in the targeted areas.
- In collaboration with the ministry of health conduct trainings to M2MSGs on MIYCN practices
- Train and mentor families including CHEWs and CHVs on family MUAC approach.
- Support the nutrition officers in the development of wok plans for the activities to be implemented.
- Plan and conduct trainings on Growth Monitoring Promotion (GMP), IMAM and MIYCN to other mainstream health professionals.
- Offer nutrition support through counselling to individuals with medical conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
- Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly, and monthly reports of all the activities implemented,
- Support the nutrition officer in Monitoring budget spending in line with spending plan and ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
- Liaise with supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies, procurement and monitor supply control
Qualification:
- Hold a minimum of Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics from recognized institution
- Must be registered with KNDI
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year experience within an INGO in implementing emergency community nutrition
- Experience of Maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches
- Experience in nutrition survey and assessment
- Proven analytical, communication/ negotiation skills and ability to think strategically
- Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills
- Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage)
- Flexible and positive personality
- Strong planning and implementation capacity
- Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker.
Other Details
- Requisition ID: req36768
- Sector: Health
- Employment Category: Fixed Term
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Open to Expatriates: No
How to Apply IRC Nutritionists Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 05 January 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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