Nutrition Officer

at Baylor Uganda
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted September 15, 2023
Category Healthcare Jobs in Uganda
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Implement food and nutrition security activities in the region; support mentorship of health workers in nutritional assessment, treatment of moderately or severely malnourished children, manage the supply chain management of nutritional supplies and follow-up of malnourished clients.

Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement annual and quarterly work plans and budgets and ensure their consolidation into the overall cluster project Plans and budgets.

2. Build the capacity of project implementing teams on nutrition care and support (in terms of training, mentorship and coaching)

3. Develop procurement plans, provide timely requisitions and offer technical input in evaluation of nutrition related bids.

4. Manage the delivery of Therapeutic/supplementary feeding and other nutrition services to the health facilities, monitor client progress and outcomes and provide nutrition/diet related guidance to the cluster and health facility teams.

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:
· At least a degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/food science/public health/home economics/catering and other related fields, master’s in nutrition or related field is an added advantage, Knowledge of national guidelines and protocols for IMAM, and good understanding of current IYCF guidelines

 

3 Years Relevant Experience