Position Title: Nutrition Counselor
2025-11-19        Nuristan       Full Time        70
Job Location: Nuristan
Nationality: National
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: as per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number: ARSDO-HRD-08
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kuraj BHC
Organization: Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization-ARSDO
Years of Experience: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Contract Duration: Project Base
Gender: Female
Education: High school graduate (12th class completion certificate required).
Close date: 2025-11-19

About Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization-ARSDO:

Afghanistan Relief and Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO) founded and registered with ministry of economy Afghanistan 2017. ARSDO is one of the national Non-Profit Development Organizations in Afghanistan, with deep trenched and far-reaching social interventions in the region. ARSDO is implementing community development and empowerment programs at the grass root level and to connect it at policy level. The organization adopted three pronged strategies to reach towards its destination 1) Organizing communities around issues and challenges and strengthen grass roots community institution with the philosophy of inclusion the vulnerable including women and children 2) Increased knowledge and capacities of local communities including women and children on issues and made them able to take Co Implementing partner and contribute in addressing the existing and emerging issues and challenges proactively 3) Advocacy on issues and laws (improved justice and recommendations on new laws and strategies to combat social, economic and rights based evil practices at all levels). ARSDO is implementing programs and projects i.e. Education, Health, Economic empowerment and humanitarian response with the main approach and strategy of advocacy and service delivery.

Job Descriptions:

Job Purpose:

The Nutrition Counsellor is responsible for providing health and nutrition counselling services to mothers, children under five, and pregnant and lactating women. The role focuses on promoting appropriate Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, screening and classifying malnutrition cases, conducting growth monitoring sessions, and ensuring proper referral and follow-up. The position contributes to improving community health and reducing malnutrition rates in line with ARSDO’s health objectives

Key Responsibilities:

  1. د شیدوخوړو ماشومانو او امیندوارو او شیده ورکونکو میرمنو او د ۵ کالو څخه ښکته عمر لرونکو ماشومانو د مناسبې تغذی د کړنو په اړه مشورې ورکول.
  2. د ۲ کالو څخه د ښکته عمر ټولو ماشومانو د ودي نظارت او د هغوي ثبتول.
  3. د ۵ کالو څخه ښکته ماشومانو د انتروپومتری (وزن، قد و سن)، MUAC اندازه کول او د ازیما معلومول.
  4. د ۵ کالو څخه ښکته ماشومانو کې د ښې تغذی، حادې متوسطې او شدیدې خوارځواکۍ تصنیف بندی.
  5. د تغذی د تصنیف بندې له مخې د هغوی لیږل مناسبو څانګو ته.
  6. د روغتیایی مرکزونو په کچه د روغتیایی تعلیماتو د جلسو دایرول.
  7. په روغتیایی مرکز کې د خوړو د نندارو دایرول.
  8. د ټولنې د روغتیایی کارکونکو په میاشتنیو جلسو کې ګډون کول او د تغذی اړوند موضوع ګانو څخه ملاتړ کول.
  9. د تغذی د میاشتني راپور تیارول.
  10. د روغتیایی مرکزونو په کچه د روغتیایی تعلیماتو د جلسو دایرول.
  11. په روغتیایی مرکز کې د خوړو د نندارو دایرول.
  12. د ټولنې د روغتیایی کارکونکو په میاشتنیو جلسو کې ګډون کول او د تغذی اړوند موضوع ګانو څخه ملاتړ کول

· Provide counselling to mothers of infants, pregnant women, and lactating mothers on appropriate nutrition and feeding practices.

· Conduct growth monitoring and record measurements of all children under two years of age.

· Perform anthropometric measurements (weight, height, age, MUAC, and edema check) for all children under five years.

· Classify children based on their nutritional status (normal, moderate, or severe malnutrition).

· Refer malnourished children and mothers to the appropriate health services for treatment and follow-up.

· Conduct regular health and nutrition education sessions at the health facility level.

· Organize food demonstration sessions at the clinic to promote locally available nutritious foods.

· Participate in monthly meetings with Community Health Workers (CHWs) and support them in nutrition-related activities.

· Prepare and submit monthly nutrition reports to the supervisor.

· Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by the HF In-Charge or Cluster Manager.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

· High school graduate (12th class completion certificate required).

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Proficiency in Pashto and Dari; basic understanding of English preferred.

· Previous experience in nutrition or community health programs is an advantage.

 

لياقت او وړتيا:

  • دولسم صنف د فراغت اسناد ولري  .
  • ښه مفاهمه کونکی وي  .
  • په دري ،پښتو او ضرورت په اندازه انګريزي باندي پوهيدل.

 

Competencies:

 

· Having 12th grade registered certificate.

 Excellent communication and counselling skills.

· Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

· Good organizational and reporting skills.

· Respectful, patient, and culturally sensitive attitude.

· Problem-solving and decision-making ability.

· Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Working Conditions:

· Based at the assigned health facility or outreach site.

· May require field visits and participation in community sessions.

· Standard working hours apply; flexibility may be required during emergencies or special events.

· must comply with ARSDO’s health and safety, gender, and child protection policies

Submission Guidelines:

Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to apply for these vacancies, using the below Link-  https://forms.gle/5pgtukRFuAKfMAhT9

2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Submission Email:

Link mentioned above.

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