Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 10, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ARC is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join in the position of Nutrition Assistant, based FULL TIME in Nyabiheke– Gatsibo district. .

Job Responsibilities
• Assess and monitor nutrition status of customers especially new Mothers and babies;
• Analyze anthropodermic measurements taken using standardized tools and provide appropriate nutrition counseling in consultation with nutrition and health team in the health centre;
• Ensure that a warm and balanced meal is provided to each new mother three times a day until discharge from maternity;
• Ensure that every new mother is counseled on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Feeding (MIYCF) practices before discharge;
• Help customers by increasing their knowledge in understanding different practices affecting nutrition status specifically of pregnant, lactating women as well as children;
• Equip caregivers with the basic knowledge and skills for them to be able to optimize Maternal, Infant and Young Child Feeding (MIYCF) practices;
• Participate in food distribution to beneficiaries according to protocols in place;
• Ensure the proper use of warm project supplies;
• Ensure the proper use of supplementary food through home visits;
• Provide nutritional education to beneficiaries, their families, care takers, and provide them with accurate information about the nutrition, culinary demonstration, services, options, and other resources;
• Promote and support exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months to caregivers;
• Maintain current and accurate clients’ records as directed, collect and report relevant data about services provided, and prepare statistical reports as required;
• Maintain clients’ confidentiality;
• Organize and carry-out home visits in camp living quarters;
• Collaborate with other ARC departments, and Health Centre as necessary;
• Present and listen to other health staff comments and ideas in self-assessment of clinical skills and challenges;
• Report to the Nutrition Coordinator for help in case there is any problem;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other ARC Senior Manager.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications
• A0 Degree in human nutrition and dietetics;
• Relevant training in nutrition, food and diets or experience in supplementary or therapeutic feeding programs is an added advantage;
• 1-year experience in nutrition activities, having worked in a refugee setting is a plus;
• Good communication skills Kinyarwanda and English;
• Having a valid license from Rwanda allied health professional Council is a must;

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Please submit 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title, and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor - via email to RWJobs@arcrelief.org  with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is February 19th, 2020 at 16:00hrs. Only applications received through the above-stated email address will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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