1. Overall Purpose / Objective
The Nutrition Nurse is responsible for providing clinical and nutritional support services to children under five years, pregnant and lactating women (PLWs) and other targeted groups. The role includes assessment, treatment, referral, counseling, follow-up, data management, logistics, and community linkage, in accordance with national guidelines (such as IMAM, IMNCI, IYCF) and organizational protocols.
2. Key Responsibilities / Duties
A. Screening & Assessment
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Screen children under five and PLWs for acute malnutrition using MUAC, weight, height, and other anthropometric measurements.
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Conduct appetite tests to determine eligibility for therapeutic feeding programs.
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Take medical/nutritional history and perform physical examinations to detect co-morbidities or complications.
B. Treatment & Case Management
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Admit eligible beneficiaries into nutrition programs (OPD-SAM, OPD-MAM, or inpatient) as per national protocols.
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Monitor clinical condition, provide necessary medical or nutritional interventions, and manage complications or refer cases when needed.
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Implement discharge procedures when criteria are met.
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Ensure follow-up visits for admitted cases and track non-responders or defaulters.
C. Nutrition & Health Education / Counseling
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Provide IYCF counseling to mothers/caregivers and educate on optimal feeding, hygiene, and caring practices.
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Deliver group or individual health and nutrition education sessions.
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Demonstrate food preparation / cooking methods using locally available foods.
D. Record Keeping, Reporting & Data Management
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Maintain accurate records (treatment cards, registers, tally sheets, logs).
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Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports of nutrition activities, including admissions, discharges, stock consumption, and program indicators.
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Assist in data quality checks and ensure consistency in reporting.
E. Logistics, Supply & Inventory Management
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Ensure safe storage, handling, and proper use of nutrition supplies (RUTF, RUSF, medicines, equipment).
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Monitor stock levels, submit requisitions, and prevent stock-outs.
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Manage inventory movements and consumption reporting.
F. Coordination & Community Engagement
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Coordinate with community health workers, volunteers, and other stakeholders to trace defaulters, follow up cases, and ensure referrals.
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Contribute to outreach / mobile nutrition teams planning and implementation.
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Participate in coordination meetings with health authorities, NGOs, and local partners.
G. Quality Assurance, Capacity Building & Compliance
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Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), national and organizational nutrition and health guidelines.
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Conduct on-the-job training, orientation, and supervision of junior staff, health assistants, volunteers.
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Participate in internal audits, supervision visits, and quality assurance activities.
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Ensure adherence to infection prevention, hygiene, and safety standards.
H. Other Duties
