Nutrition Screener

Vacancy Announcement:   15^th August 2021

Position:  Screeners (8 positions)

Duration: 12 months

Location: Dhusamareeb

Directly reports to: Nutrition Officer

Application closing date: 22^nd August 2021

Background Information

KAAH Relief and Development Organization abbreviated as KAAH is a National humanitarian organization working in Somalia since its establishment the year 2001. KAAH is a non-profit making organization to address and mitigate the effects of biting natural and man-made disasters and the socio-economic problems in Somalia. It is an initiative formed to resist prolonged insecurity and droughts in Somalia and the increased lack of humanitarian access and humanitarian services to victims in Somalia.

KAAH targets vulnerable beneficiaries both in urban and rural areas on life-saving activities through emergency response, recovery, livelihoods, and developmental activities. With regards to the absence of the socio-economic infrastructure and the systems of governance and institutions which led to the collapse of livelihoods and all the basic services of many communities. The organization also focuses on governance projects of peace building and development initiatives. KAAH since its inception and mutual partnerships with global development and local partners has been able to implement humanitarian protection activities in collaboration with its stakeholders.

In partnership with Somali Humanitarian Fund (SHF), KAAH is implementing Nutrition program, titled ‘Increase access to quality lifesaving preventive and curative nutrition services among boys and girls (06-59) months & PLW through systematic identification, referral, and treatment of acutely malnourished cases in Dhusamareeb of Galgadud region’.

Overall Job Purpose

Screeners will be responsible for screening <5 children and pregnant and lactating women for malnutrition, admitting them or discharging when it’s appropriate, following the IMAM guidelines..

Duties and Responsibilities

• S/he will be required to conduct sensitization and MUAC (middle upper arm circumference) screening of Pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and children under 5 years.
• The nutrition screener will screen, tally, register and coordinate the screening of children to verify their age at the distribution point, the nutrition screener/register Additionally is required to train the Nutrition volunteers.
• S/he will be tasked to report to the nutrition officer on distribution requirement update.
• The nutrition screener will collaborate with other INGOs/LNGOs on nutrition activities and to refer children identified with SAM and provide technical support to the nutrition assistant.
• S/he the will be required to mainstream the nutritional activities in line with KAAH standards with regards to Infant and Young Child feeding (IYCF) programs.
• The nutrition screener will also provide guidance to (IYCF Groups) on policy and methodologies to enhance service delivery at the Host community and camp level.
• The Nutrition Screener is required to possess significant experience in inter-agency coordination in management of complex field based operations and emergencies, good knowledge of program management and solid experience in technical field of OTP.
• The nutrition screener is expected to have competencies of a skillful leader in guiding and supporting staff, addressing various operational challenges, along with increasing security concerns.

 

 

Required Skills and Experience

• Diploma in Nurse, Public health, or other related field is required.
• Experience in the area of nutrition promotion and addressing malnutrition.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same position.
• Previous experience in NGOs/Donor funded programs is preferred.
• Working experience of one year in IMAM or Maternal and Child Health program
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English
• Experience in nutrition program and community work.
• Good relations with other people.
• Good capacity to work in a team and flexibility.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), editing, and advocacy skills
• Computer literate in (Microsoft word, excel, and power point presentation.)
• Effective interpersonal skills

 

Additional information

• The post is open to only Somali Nationals
• Female applicants are encouraged

Application procedure

Interested applicants are requested to submit their detailed CV and cover letter through the following email addresses: ‘hrkaahrelief@gmail.com’ with the subject line indicating ‘Application for the Screener Position’, on or before 22^nd August 2021.