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| Nutrition Nurse | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Kandahar, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-07-21 | Close Date | 2024-07-26 |
| Vacancy No | 100-2024 | Gender | Female |
| No Of Jobs | 2 | Contract Duration | 5 months with possibility of extension |
| Education | Nursing/Midwifery certificate is required. | Experience | 2+ years of relevant work experience. Experience in IMAM is an advantage |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per the salary scale |
About Company
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 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:
- Work closely with the medical doctor in the planning and organizing OTP/SFP services at Health Facility level, in liaison with MAM, PMR and MedCo;
- Work closely with Health facility staff to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and agreed;
- Work closely with the team to ensure all children and PLWs are screened correctly;
- Ensure all nutrition criteria are respected and understood by the team, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP/SFP;
- Ensure comprehensive health checks and treatment according to the protocols to nutrition cases detected;
- In coordination with the medical doctor and Medical Unit, ensure adequate availability of all food supplies in the Health Facility;
- Through liaison with the community volunteers (Health Shura) provide effective follow up of all cases: particularly tracing of children who are absent from the program, sick children, long stay children, children not gaining weight, and children with social problems etc.
- Ensure proper registration and admission/discharge of OTP patients including ongoing monitoring on patients.
- Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the line supervisor.
Job Requirement
Nursing/Midwifery certificate is required.
2+ years of relevant work experience. Experience in IMAM 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 supervisor in the field.
Availability to be based for the full week (Saturday to Thursday) in the center location (Shina, Kamari, and Pulecharkhi health facilities of Kabul Province if asked/required) to ensure the smooth implementation of activities
Submission Guideline
Respected Applicants, please visit the link below and fill in the required information.
https://forms.gle/X6FbXAdYPYNjaoty5
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.