Union Aid

The Nutrition Counselor as part of the primary healthcare services will play a vital role in promoting, supporting, and providing the nutritional well-being of individuals and families in the targeted area providing nutrition counseling, education, and guidance to improve dietary practices and overall health.

Responsibilities:

• Register and undertake Growth Monitoring and promotion (GMP) including measuring weight, height, and age, and checking edema of all children under two years of age
• Conduct GMP-based counseling of mothers/caregivers of all children under two years of age on appropriate Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and infection Prevention
  • If the child is normal, in courage and counsel the mother to reinforce and promote age-appropriate MIYCN practices
  • If a child is suffering from Acute Malnutrition, refer to the doctor of the health center for adequate treatment and counseling.
  • Counsel Mothers/caregivers to bring under two children for the continued monthly GMP visit
• Check whether the child has received Vitamin A supplementation during the previous NID, if not then refer to the doctor of the health center in order to obtain Vitamin A.
• Providing health education to mothers in health centers on a daily basis.
• Conduct complementary feeding demonstrations once per month.

Counseling on Maternal Nutrition

• Provide individual Nutrition counseling on appropriate practices, based on the BMI and MUAC findings
• Check whether lactating mothers receive adequate IF tablets for three months after delivery.
• If apparently the mother's health and nutrition are not suitable, refer to the doctor of the health center for diagnosis and treatment.

Recording and Reporting:

• Maintain regular reports to monitor and track the delivery of nutrition services.
• Using the MCH handbook in those provinces where the MCH handbook is applied.
• Identify beneficiaries who require follow-up visits and share information with CHSs/CHWs.

• Graduated from the 12^th grade or at least she must have completed grade 9.
• Proven experience in nutrition counseling and education. (If any)
• Knowledge of nutritional guidelines and dietary practices. (If any)
• Excellent communication and counseling skills.
• Empathy and the ability to build rapport with clients.
• Familiarity with Afghan nutrition programs and community engagement is a plus.
• Knowledge of local languages is essential.

• Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email.
• Aplications received after the closing date will not be considered
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED 

hr@unionaid.org