Nutrition Counselor (NC)
Job Description
Title: Nutrition Counselor (NC)
Company Name: Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Maheshkhali)
Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nutrition
∎ At least bachelor or equivalent in nutrition & food science or similar qualification from any reputed university.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED) a National NGO working in Cox`s Bazar district is inviting applications from suitable candidates for its programme titled `Health & Gender Support Project in Cox`s Bazar` for host community (Cox`s Bazar Sadar, Ramu, Kutubdia, Ukhiya, Teknaf, Chakaria, Pakua & Moheshkhali Upazila). The Programme jointly supporeted & funded by UNICEF & World Bank (WB). SHED is looking for qualified candidates for the post.
∎ The Nutrition Counselor will report to the Assistant Nutrition Supervisor.
∎ Department- Health and Nutrition.
∎ Contract Duration: Up to August 11, 2024
∎ Job Location: At Maheshkhali upazila of Cox`s Bazar.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide nutritional counselling to mothers of young children, focusing on children in the first 1000 days of life.
∎ Provide one-on-one breastfeeding counselling for mothers experiencing difficulties breastfeeding including supporting re-lactation.
∎ Provide tailored one-on-one counselling sessions to mothers, in line with needs assessed in initial assessments, offering practical advice and education on key IYCF issues.
∎ Provide mothers with practical advice on correct attachment and positioning when breastfeeding and respond to any concerns or local taboos associated with breastfeeding.
∎ Counsel mothers on the appropriate time to introduce complementary feeding, and the benefits of continued breastfeeding and respond to any concerns or local taboos associated with complementary feeding.
∎ Educate the mothers on the quality, quantity, and frequency of complementary feeds to promote adequate weight gain.
∎ Arrange food demonstration sessions (on complementary feeding) for the beneficiaries in collaboration with outreach workers, women support groups, and other key members of the community; Advice on food hygiene and the importance of preventing diarrhea and parasites in promoting nutrition. Deliver messages on IYCF practices and maternal nutrition to the targeted community/communities through group education sessions.
∎ Lead and conduct support groups for caregivers of children under 2 and pregnant and lactating women, ensure formation of the mother support group (MSG) at the community level in areas where MSG are non-existent.
∎ Liaise with Community Health Team Leader to ensure that correct nutritional messages are integrated into all community education activities.
∎ Contribute to the development of contextually appropriate IEC materials for local IYCF assessments.
∎ Utilize education materials and tools on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, relaying accurate, practical, and specific advice for the mother's needs.
∎ Assess all children presenting with low MUAC or other forms of malnutrition, treating and referring to local agencies as appropriate.
∎ Work closely with medical and nursing teams to identify SAM children needing inpatient facility and supporting as per protocol.
∎ Refer patients requiring follow-up to Community health Team.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 20 to 35 years
∎ Only females are allowed to apply
∎ Must have the experience to work in the community nutrition field.
Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Organization/project provision
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 13 Nov 2023
Company Information:
∎ 7 Nov 2023
∎ Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)
∎ Address : PC-180, Kayuk Khali Para, Fishery Road, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Business : SHED - the Society for Health Extension and Development is a renown organization of Bangladesh especially in Cox`s Bazar District was established as the successor to the ICDDR,B Teknaf Station following the closer of the former in September, 1989. The organization has flourished and stepped into one of the reputed Non-Government National Organizations in Bangladesh and engaged in transforming the lives of the community people towards positive changes in selected areas of the country. Currently SHED has been implementing fifteen more projects with Department of Women Affairs DWA of GoB, UN-WFP, UNICEF, HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL, Action Against Hunger, Solidarites International, CARE Bangladesh, USAID, Aroynak Foundation, GIZ in different upazilas of Chittagong and Cox`s Bazar District.
Category: NGO/Development
: Candidates are encouraged to apply quickly as this position will be onboard immediately.No TA/DA/DSA will be paid for the interview.No application/soft copy will be accepted after the deadline.Any personal communication regarding the issue be treated as the candidate's disqualification.This position will be on board within a short time, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.Deadline: 13 November-2023 by 5.00 PM.Only Females are eligible to apply.Attention: If you think you, are a suitable candidate; please go through the total circular very carefully again before submitting your application.www.shedbd.org
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 13th Nov 2023
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