Community Assistant Nurse (at risk <6 month service) -Health, Nutrition & Surveillance

Job Description

Title: Community Assistant Nurse (at risk <6 month service) -Health, Nutrition & Surveillance

Company Name: Action Contre la Faim (ACF)

Vacancy: 10

Age: At least 18 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 49574 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Diploma in Nursing

• Diploma in Nursing / B.Sc. in Nursing with registration is preferable

• At least 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At least 18 years
• Only Female

• Female are preferable

• Minimum 1 years of work experience in Nutrition program/ child health.

• Working experience with ACF / Refugee camp will be benefit.

• Strong understanding and field level experience of Refugee camps and recommended implementation guideline.

• Proven experience in team management, supervision, reporting, etc)

Objective 1: To ensure the effective identification, assessment, and management of at-risk children and mother providing high-quality community-based malnutrition treatment, timely referrals, and ongoing support, while promoting proper nutrition and feeding practices to facilitate sustained recovery and prevent relapses.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify children under 6 months and mother at risk of malnutrition, utilizing standardized tools and protocols.

• Provide high quality, community-based care and treatment for at-risk infants and mothers, ensuring early intervention for malnourished children and pregnant/lactating women through proper nutrition and medical care.

• Ensure timely referral of children and mothers to Stabilization Centers or other specialized services when necessary, ensuring that all identified cases receive appropriate and comprehensive care.

• Monitor and identify danger signs in children and mothers, ensuring prompt actions are taken for cases requiring urgent medical attention or transfer to higher-level health facilities.

• Provide effective counseling to caregivers, linkage with PSS support, and correction of breastfeeding issues, educating them on proper nutrition, feeding practices, and home-based care to support ongoing recovery and prevent relapses.

• Regularly track the progress of at-risk children and mothers, offering continued support and nutritional guidance to ensure sustained improvement and recovery.

Objective 2: Proactively support ACFs commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity report.

• Read and ensure a full understanding of ACFs Gender Minimum Standards & Child Protection Policies, asking questions and/or for support when necessary;

• Implement all work related activities with a gender, disability and child protection lens, taking into account the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries;

• Ensure the incorporation of PSEA and gender equity principles in all policies and activities;

• Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.

PAID LEAVES:

• 18 days of paid leave

• 10 days of paid casual leave

• Up to 01 month of paid sick leave per year

• Up to 26 calendar week`s maternity leave

• Paternity leave, Marriage leave etc.