Applications are being accepted from qualified individuals to fill a vacancy published in the daily newspaper Classified Source on the date of 18 May, 2024.
CARE International
Date Posted:
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18 May, 2024
Department:
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CARE 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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Sujawal,
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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28 May, 2024
Vacant Positions: IYCF Counsellor
IYCF COUNSELLOR
CARE International Sujawal is now on the lookout for a IYCF Counsellor to join their team.
JOB Description: IYCF Counsellor
“1- Program Implementation and Management (25% of time)
Develop the monthly work plan of activities and collaborate with stakeholders for input and feedback.
Training on the implementation of community-based management of acute malnutrition and Infant and Young Child Feeding Programs.
Conduct nutritional assessments and anthropometric measurements.
Manage beneficiaries’ records and fill mandatory templates for field-level activities.
Register identified children with severe acute malnutrition in OTP programs.
Identify SAM children with medical complications and refer cases to stabilization centers.
Provide daily/weekly/biweekly/monthly field-level data for onward submission.
Keep records of the project in both hard and soft formats.
Mobilize communities for the early detection of malnourished children and women.
2- Community Education and Counselling (35% of time)
Popularize breastfeeding practices and counsel pregnant women on preparatory breastfeeding counseling.
Counsel mothers on good maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
Counsel adolescent girls on health and hygiene practices.
Ensure a comfortable, calm environment for counseling sessions and maintain good relationships with beneficiaries.
Discourage and educate mothers on the dangers of bottle feeding.
Respond to concerns or local taboos associated with Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF).
Utilize provided educational material on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices.
3- Advocacy and Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)-(25% of time)
Play an active role in advocating proper IYCF and Nutrition practices.
Advocate for EPI visits, antenatal and postnatal checkups, institutional deliveries, vaccination, and growth monitoring.
Deliver SBCC sessions and nutrition messages to registered beneficiaries, parents, and community groups.
Popularize CMAM messaging in the community to enhance good nutrition and health practices.
4- Referral and Follow-Up (10% of time)
Identify malnourished children, pregnant and lactating women, and refer them for appropriate services.
Ensure follow-ups of registered beneficiaries.
Refer SAM children with medical complications to stabilization centers and ensure follow-ups.
Counsel parents and caretakers on treatment protocols and ensure compliance with treatment.
5- Other responsibilities as assigned (5% of time)
Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming needs as assigned by the Line Manager.”
The last date for interested candidates to send their CV with the required documents is: 28 May, 2024. To apply for a job, you must make it clear what your job title is in your Subject. CARE International gives equal opportunities to all candidates.
