Requirements
Develop an annual nutrition sector work plan in Daadab.
Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines
Conduct nutritional surveillance in the camp based on agreed camp wide methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans.
Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages in the camp and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
Promote mother infant and young child feeding best practices in the camp.
Supervise and monitor the hospital patient’s diet including the special diets for chronic diseases.
Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program.
Participate actively in execution of operational research in the camp.
Participate actively in annual nutrition surveys in the camp.
Plan and actively involve the community in marking recognized nutrition related days.
Coordinate with UNHCR, WFP other implementing partners and health facilities to ensure maximum effectiveness of the nutrition project.
Monitoring and supervising both national and refugee staff to ensure work is performed efficiently
Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner
Oversee continuous training programs for the nutrition staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants as per the annual work-plan & budget
Review personnel issues and concerns of nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions
Participate in recruitment of health staff as appropriate
Recommend promotions, disciplinary action of nutrition staff to FC
Foster integration of the nutrition program with other health sector programs within IRC Daadab.
Directly supervise the nutrition team in the camp.
Qualifications for the Nutritionist Job
MUST have a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition dietetics.
Master’s in Public Health Nutrition preferred.
MUST be a registered by KNDI.
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care at program management level is required.
Experience in designing and implementing nutrition surveys and other methodologies,
Knowledge in computer statistical packages such as SMART and basic data analysis skills.
Experience in managing a nutrition program in emergencies or among refugee/ displaced populations an advantage.
Working in resource poor environment and complex emergencies.
Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and the capacity to think and plan strategically, including the ability to produce high quality programs through development implementation.
