To contribute to a reduced morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions and protection environment in conflict-affected communities in Provinces.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● To register and undertake growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) including measuring weight, height, and age and checking edema of all children under two years of age.
● Conduct GMP-based counseling 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 consult the mother to reinforce and promote age-appropriate MIYCN practice
- If the child is suffering from acute malnutrition, refer to the medical doctor to provide adequate treatment and counseling.
- Counsel mothers/caregivers to bring under two ages of children continuously on monthly GMP.
● Work closely with Health facility staff to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and agreed.
● Check whether the child has received vitamin A supplementations during the previous NID, if not then refer to the doctor of the health center to obtain Vitamin A.
● Provide health education to mothers in health centers daily.
● Conduct complementary feeding demonstrations once per month.
● Provide individual nutrition counseling on appropriate practices, based on the BMI and MUAC findings.
● Check whether lactating mothers receive adequate IFA tablets three months after delivery.
● If the mother's health and nutrition are not suitable, refer to the doctor of the health facility for diagnosis and treatment.
● Report on progress and any problems promptly.
● Any other duties that may be assigned by the line supervisor.
