Position: Nutrition Nurse
About Union Aid
Union Aid is a non-governmental organisation, registered under Societies Act 1860 in 2012. Union Aid was established by Dr. Toryalay Nassery and initiated its activities in health sector after its establishment in 1979 that formally commenced from 1980 with the prior permission from Ministry of SAFRON, Government of Pakistan. Union Aid is actively providing health care services, education, scholarships, vocational training and family support programs.
| Job Location: | Balkh |
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| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Category: | Nonprofit-Social Services |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | As per scale |
| Vacancy Number: | UA-60/MI-H/2024/NN |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Mazar E Sharif (Nawshad BHC) |
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| Organization: | Union Aid |
| Years of Experience: | At least two years’ work experience as Nutrition Nurse |
| Contract Duration: | One year - extendable |
| Gender: | Female |
| Education: | Graduation form recognized faculty of Nursing |
| Close date: | 2024-11-28 |
Job Description:
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- Screen all under five years old children and pregnant and lactating women for acute malnutrition
- Lead individual and group nutrition counseling sessions tailored to the needs of clients and caregivers
- Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control measures.
- Ensure accurate recording of nutrition information in the clinic registers, and timely completion of summary reports.
- Record and carry-out growth monitoring including height, weight, MUAC measurement of all children under two years old.
- Deliver counseling for mothers/caregivers of all children under two years old on proper IYCF practices, prevention infections and community mobilization.
- Categorize all the children in Normal, Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
- Distributing of RUTF and RUSF for SAM and MAM diagnosed children and Super-Cereal for PLWs with acute malnutrition.
- Reporting: Report daily activities, achievements, success-story/lesson learned and challenges to the team leader on daily basis.
- Health Promotion: Promote and raise awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and exclusive breastfeeding through community engagement activities.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with the Nutrition Officer and other healthcare staff to ensure a coordinated approach to service delivery.
- Fulfil any other assignment given by his/her supervisor.
Job Requirements:
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- Graduation form recognized faculty of Nursing
- At least two years’ work experience as Nutrition Nurse
- Dietitians, Ability to conduct awareness sessions, diagnoses and treatment of malnourished children, familiarity with BPHS
- Report writing skills, teamwork, good communication skills,
- Excellent command of local language (Dari /Pashto), Working knowledge of English Language
Submission Guideline:
- Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email.
- Attach your updated CV and application letter
- Aplications received after the closing date will not be considered
- ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Submission Email:
hr@unionaid.org