• Register and undertake growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) including measuring 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 the mother to reinforce and promote age appropriate MIYCN practices.
• If a child is suffering from SAM, refer to the doctor of the clinic for adequate treatment and counselling.
• Counsel mothers/ caregiver to bring they’re under two children for the continues monthly GMP visit.
• Check whether child has received Vitamin A supplementation during the previous NID, if not then refer to the administrator of Vitamin A in clinic
• Conduct complementary feeding demonstration once per month.
Counselling on Maternal Nutrition:
• Measure lactating mothers MUAC, weight, height and find BMI and categories as normal, underweight, overweight, and obese after the first PNC till the mother breastfeed her child.
• Provide individualized nutrition counselling on appropriate practices, based on the BMI findings.
• Check whether lactating mother receives adequate IFA tablets within three months after delivery.
At the Community level:
• Work and coordinate with social mobilizer during the monthly meetings (as much as possible) to:
• To Share the GMP defaulter cases list with social mobilizer and follow up.
• Mentoring social mobilier 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 reporting in provinces the MCH handbook apply.
• Identify beneficiaries which require follow-up visits and share information with social mobilizer within the catchment area of the BHC.
Register and undertake growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) including measuring weight, height, age and check oedema 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.
Measure lactating mothers MUAC, weight, height and find BMI and categories as normal, underweight, overweight, and obese after the first PNC till the mother breastfeed her child.
Provide individualized nutrition counselling on appropriate practices, based on the BMI findings and check whether lactating mother receives adequate IFA tablets within three months after delivery.
Regular reporting and maintain close coordination with community health supervisor for defaulter and do needful referrals.
Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding and Child Protection:
[base location] at CARE are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement.
Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
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.