IRC Nutrition Nurse Jobs 2021 – Uganda NGO Jobs. IRC Uganda looking for “Nutrition Nurse“. Applicants with a Diploma in Food Nutrition may apply on or before 31st May 2021.
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 Nutrition Nurse Jobs 2021
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 19th May 2021 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Nutrition Nurse to be based in Lamwo, Uganda.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Position | Nutrition Nurse |
| Location | Lamwo, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Diploma in Food Nutrition |
| Experience Required | Minimum 02 years |
| Application Deadline | 31st May 2021 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2021
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Implementation of the emergency nutrition response in the selected location while ensuring adherence to the stipulated protocol.
- Implementation of outpatient therapeutic program of severely acute malnourished children under-fives.
- Implementation of outpatient therapeutic program of severely acute malnourished children under-fives.
- Implementation of supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-fives, pregnant and Lactating women.
- Implement comprehensive Maternal Infant and young Child nutrition and Baby friendly community initiatives (BFCI) approaches.
- Support capacity building and OJT for Nutrition refugee staff and VHTs through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out refresher trainings.
- Support the systematic delivery of health and nutrition education messages to the community and facility level.
- Monitor and review nutrition supplies and equipment movements such as deliveries, storage, transport and utilization at the site level.
- Offer nutrition support through counseling to individuals with medical complications including comprehensive care clinic clients.
- Conduct Mass screening for children under-fives regularly in collaboration with community health volunteers.
- Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition program weekly, biweekly and monthly report of all activities implemented.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Eligibility criteria
Qualification:
- At least a diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics from recognized institution.
- At least two (2) years’ working experience preferably with an NGO in a cross cultural setting
- Previous team experience and knowledge of team dynamics desirable
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to organize tasks simultaneously, prioritize work and ensure tasks are completed by deadline.
- Good inter-personal and conflict resolution skills, able to work under pressure and manage personal stress.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills plus fluency in spoken and written English
Other Details
- Requisition ID: req15795
- Job Title: Nutrition Nurse
- Sector: Health
- Employment Category: Regular
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Open to Expatriates: No
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IRC Nutrition Nurse Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite…….
The Closing Date: 31st May 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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