Nutrition Counsellor

Position Title: Nutrition Counsellor

2025-11-05 Paktia Full Time 30

Job Location:	Paktia
Nationality:	National
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	Based on NSP Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	CARE-AF-1308
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Gardiz

Organization:	CARE AFGHANISTAN
Years of Experience:	1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar role with INGOs or NNGOs.
Contract Duration:	Oct 31,2026
Gender:	Female
Education:	Completed higher secondary level education (Midwifery or Nursing)
Close date:	2025-11-05

About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

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Job Descriptions:

Overall responsible for under two children and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) nutrition status, MIYCN counselling and documentation of the clients (PLW) based on Ministry of Public Health/Nutrition standards anthropometric tools and registration formats.

Register and undertake Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) including measure weight, height, age and check oedema of all children under two years of age  Conduct GMP based counselling of mothers/Caregivers of all children under two years of age on appropriate Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and infection prevention. • If the child is normal, encourage and counsel Mother to reinforce and promote age appropriate MIYCN practices. • If child is suffering from Acute Malnutrition, refer to the doctor of the health centre for giving adequate treatment and counselling. • Counsel Mothers/ caregivers to bring under two children for the continues monthly GMP visits.

Counselling on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN)  Provide individual Nutrition counselling on appropriate practices, based on the BMI and MUAC findings.  Check whether lactating mothers receive adequate IFA tablets during three months after delivery.  f apparently the mother's health and nutrition are not suitable, refer to the doctor of the health centre for diagnosis and treatment.

At the Community level:  Work and coordinate with Community Health Supervisors (CHSs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs) during the CHW monthly meetings to:  Share the GMP defaulter cases list with CHW and follow up.  Ensure that the GPM sessions conducted in community by CHWs regularly.  Mentoring CHWs on topics such as GMP, counselling skills, proper home visit.

Recording and Reporting:  Maintain regular reports to monitor and track delivery of nutrition services.  Using MCH handbook in those provinces where MCH handbook is applied.  Identify beneficiaries who require follow-up visits and share information with CHSs/CHWs.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct. Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct. Safety and Security Responsibility: We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Education:Completed higher secondary level education (Midwifery or Nursing)

MIYCN training

Work Experience: 1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar role with INGOs or NNGOs. Fluent in local languages Dari & Pashto.

The holder of this position will provide MIYCN services in accordance with MIYCN guideline and will be reported to HF In-charge.

Safeguarding:

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Nutiritaion Counselor CARE- AF-1308- Paktia) otherwise your application will not be considered.
Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at: http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.