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| Nutrition Assistant (Mazar Sharif) | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Balkh, |
| Categories | Health Care, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-04-09 | Close Date | 2022-04-23 |
| Vacancy No | OPMMZR06-2022 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 5 | Contract Duration | 6 months |
| Education | Diploma or Higher in relevant field . | Experience | 1 year's work experience |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per organization salary scale |
About Company
About Operation Mercy: Operation Mercy is an international relief and development organisation with over 20 years of experience. We are currently working in Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa by serving the poor and marginalized through community development and humanitarian aid projects.
Job Description
- Measure children aged 6-59 months and PLW using MUAC, weight and height
- Admit children and PLW to the appropriate program (OPD-SAM/OPD-MAM) according to the guidelines
- Provide health and nutrition education sessions including IYCF messages to the care givers of children under 5 and to PLW attending the nutrition site for treatment
- Record admissions, follow ups and discharges in the registration book
- Mark absentees and defaulters on the treatment cards and in the registration book
- Keep daily records of all supplies issued to nutrition programme beneficiaries (distribution lists)
- Distribute the appropriate food ration and other supplies to the children and PLW in the feeding programme
- Track the stock received and distributed and update stock cards at the beginning and end of each day
- Calculate theoretical stock and compare to physical count at the end of each day to calculate losses
- Assist with timely stock requests as needed to avoid stock outs
- Keep working area, equipment, and records clean and tidy
- Compile daily and weekly reports
- Take care of all work tools and equipment
Job Requirement
Profile of Nutrition Assistant
Non-negotiable:
Education:
- HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate)
- IMAM Training or work experience
Work Experience:
- 1 year work experience
Languages:
- Intermediate Written and spoken Dari and Pashtu
- Ability to write basic English (names, numbers etc)
Negotiable:
Education:
- Training in IMAM and IYCF
Work Experience:
- Previous working experience with a humanitarian organization
- Previous work in a nutrition project
Languages:
- Advanced English spoken and written
Skills and attributes:
Motivation:
- Desire to serve the communities of Kabul or Mazar-i-Sharif
Team building:
- Enjoys working in a team
- Respectful and kind with other staff and beneficiaries
Adaptability:
- Capacity to be flexible when facing difficult working conditions
- Able to work well under pressure
- Able to travel to the field and work in the field
Management and Leadership:
Good communication skills
Submission Guideline
Kindly mention the position title and vacancy number in the subject line of your e-mail. OPM regrettably cannot respond to individual queries in relation to job or on the status of individual applications due to high numbers of applicants. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, then please assume that your application has not been successful.
Preference will be given to Mazar local residents to apply for this position.