Action Against Hunger Nutrition Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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Action Against Hunger Nutrition Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs. Action Against Hunger Uganda looking for “Nutrition Officer“. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before May 05, 2023.

Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization which originated in France and is committed to ending world hunger. The organization helps malnourished children and provides communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.

NGO Jobs in Uganda 2021 May/June

The Action Against Hunger has published a job vacancy announcement on April 22, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Nutrition Officer to be based in Moroto, Uganda.

Action Against Hunger Job Vacancy 2023

Description of duties

Technical Support

Support health workers at selected health facilities and during established outreaches to manage and refer severe acute malnutrition among children under five and pregnant and lactating mothers according to the Ministry of Health Uganda IMAM guidelines.
Ensure that health facilities and VHTs are supported with equipment, reporting tools and other logistical needs necessary for screening, management and referral of malnutrition among the targeted beneficiaries
Ensure complete and effective referrals for identified malnourished children under 5 and pregnant and lactating women
Assist in the development and dissemination of IEC materials on IMAM and IYCF
Conduct sensitization sessions on nutrition and health education with key essential nutrition actions, infant and young child feeding and prevention of hygiene related diseases in refugee settlements and host communities
Oversee that the linkages between community based health structures for early case identification, referral and management of acute malnutrition and common childhood illnesses are strengthened.
Ensure functionality of the IYCF corners within health facilities.

Position in Organization:

Job Category: Programs
Duty Station: Moroto, Nakapiripirit & Nabilatuk, Ug
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Scale: Not Specified
Deadline: May 05, 2023 11:00 Pm
Number Of Positions: 6
Age Limit: Not Specified

Qualification:

Bachelor degree in Nutrition or related field from a recognized institute
3 years’ experience in implementing a project on IMAM with emphasis on Community Based Supplementary Programs and Maternal Child Health Program.
Extensive knowledge and experience in implementation of community nutrition and health programs with demonstrated leadership for IYCF, SFP and MCHN program.
Strong communication skills (written and oral) in English
Knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet and software use like ENA, SPSS plus other programs advantageous
Demonstrated experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender equality within the work
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations
Excellent reporting skills with good oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage
Diplomatic and culturally sensitive
Fluency in written and spoken English
Fluency in the local language is an added advantage
Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a valid riding permit is a must