Position Title: MIYCN Counsellor (Re Announced)
2024-12-01        Zabul       Full Time        4
Job Location: Zabul
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per the salary scale
Vacancy Number: 158-2024
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Zabul
Organization: INTERSOS
Years of Experience: 2+ years of relevant work experience. Experience in MIYCN is an advantage
Contract Duration: 5
Gender: Male/Female
Education: Nursing/Midwifery certificate is required.
Close date: 2024-12-01

About INTERSOS:

INTERSOS is an International non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure.

Job Descriptions:

Job Description:

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 Kabul province.

 

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.

 

Job Requirements:

Nursing/Midwifery certificate is required.
2+ years of relevant work experience. Experience in MIYCN is an advantage
Pashto and Dari skills are required; English is preferable.

Work experience in Health as emergency response projects is preferable.
Previous experience working for an international NGO is preferable.

Commitment to INTERSOS principles.

Comply with all relevant INTERSOS policies and procedures.

Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from supervisors in the field.
Availability to be based for the full week (Saturday to Thursday) in the centre location (Shina, Kamari, and Pulecharkhi health facilities of Kabul Province if asked/required) to ensure the smooth implementation of activities.

 

Submission Guidelines:

Respected Applicants, please visit the link below and fill in the required information.

https://forms.gle/EXoz8wcdn5tx4wrD6

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for a test/Interview.

Qualified People with Physical Disabilities and Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

https://forms.gle/EXoz8wcdn5tx4wrD6

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