Advertised in daily Classified Source newspaper dated 12 January, 2024. Applications are invited for appropriate candidates in ACF International to complete fill their vacant position.
ACF International
Date Posted:
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12 January, 2024
Department:
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ACF International
Category | Sector
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INGO
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Bachelor
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Jaffarabad & Sohbatpur,
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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19 January, 2024
Vacant Positions: IYCF Counselor
IYCF COUNSELOR
Presently, the ACF International Jaffarabad & Sohbatpur is on the lookout for suitable candidates for their vacant position i.e. IYCF Counselor to join their team.
JOB Description: IYCF Counselor
Position Objective
Assessment of infant and Young Child feeding practices in mothers/care givers at OTP and at community level.
Counseling ling the pregnant women for the preparation of Breastfeeding and colostrum feeding.
One to One tailored IYCF counseling sessions to all mothers with children under 5 year and implementation of ECD at OTP/health facility level.
Job Description:
Mission 1: Assessment of infant and Young Child feeding practices in mothers/care givers at OTP and communities.
The IYCF Counselor is responsible for:
Conduct Assessment of all mothers with children under 24 months that attend the OTP programme and at the community
Perform appropriate assessments of IYCF needs and malpractices and do analysis and come up with clear recommendations.
Conduct detailed assessment of child feeding practices in women that require additional support or reveal difficulties.
Assess the mother with mental health issues and implement the tools properly
Maintain clear communication with all other OTP staff regarding the status of beneficiaries, including Nutrition Assistant, community mobilizers and District Officers.
Mission 2: Counseling the pregnant women for the preparation of Breastfeeding and colostrum feeding. One to One tailored IYCF counseling sessions to all mothers with children under 2 years.
The IYCF Counsellor is responsible for:
Provide the Pregnant women with preparatory counseling and awareness for early and exclusive breast feeding and colostrums feeding, to ensure prevention of pre-lacteal feeds and bottle feeding.
Provide tailored one to one counseling sessions, based on initial assessments, offering practical advice and education to mothers on the key issues of infant and Young child feeding practices.
Support the mothers suffering from insufficient milk production with advice on re-lactation.
Provide mothers with practical advice on correct attachment and positioning when breastfeeding, timely introduction of complementary foods and respond to any concerns or local taboos associated with IYCF.
Utilize the provided education material on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, relaying accurate, practical and specific advice for the mother’s need.
Ensure a comfortable, calm environment for counseling sessions and maintain good relationships with the beneficiaries.
Develop action plan to improve IYCF practice as per national guideline and give technical guidance for the nutrition teams (Nutrition Assistant/Lady Health Visitor/Lady Health Worker/Community Health Worker)
Provide appropriate counseling and awareness sessions for PLWs, care takers of OTP beneficiaries and mother groups on breast feeding ,complementary feeding and maternal and child nutrition
Produce monthly report regarding IYCF activities and submit to project manager on time
Mission 3: Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors:
The Nutrition Assistant is responsible to:
Establish good Relationship with the Taluka and UC authorities and Community leaders
Establish good coordination with caregivers coming to the OTP for services.
Inform ACF District Officer and Project Manager any Technical problems encountered related CMAM/CMAMI Program.
Establish a good understanding of the program within the community.
Respond and coordinate properly with District Officer Officer representing ACF.
Establish linked and meetings with the Community leaders and different group existing in the working area.
Establish a network with the other actors in the working area (I/NGOs and DoH)
Mission 4: Additional Tasks:
The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.
Mission 5-: Ensure compliance with ACFs gender equality, child protection sensitivity and Safeguarding policies:
The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for:
Read and ensure a full understanding of ACFs Gender, Child Protection and other safeguarding policies
Implement all work related activities with a gender, inclusion and child protection lens
Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.
Interested candidates should email their CVs (necessary documentation) by 19 January, 2024. The job title must be clearly stated in the Subject line. ACF International provide equal Opportunity for all equally competent candidates.
