2022-09-04

IYCF Counselors (4 positions) – Mogadishu, Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia
Posted on September 4, 2022

HIRDO

IYCF Counselors (4 positions) – Mogadishu, Somalia

IYCF Counselors Advertisement (4 positions)

Title: IYCF Counselors

Reporting To: Health and Nutrition Officer

Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

The Role

The IYCF Counselors will provide IYCF counseling to the mothers and other caregivers for effective beneficiary information and skills development in the areas of good nutrition practices. He/she is expected to provide a high standard of promoting optimum health and preventive health care, thereby contributing to a safe, efficient, and effective service to patients.

Key Responsibilities

Accomplish IYCF counseling to the mothers and other caregivers at project sites.
Participate in providing IYCF technical support to HIRDO staff (educators, officers and area coordinators)
Ensure that all staff understand and implement the IYCF program guidelines
Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging to mothers and caregivers
Advise the best feeding options and follow ups as appropriate
Participate in the development of mother support groups and mother-baby areas.
Participate in developing regular work plans for the mother support groups and mother-baby areas.
Prepare field visit plans
Act as an effective member in promoting, supporting, and protecting IYCF practices (give IYCF awareness sessions and IYCF individual counseling sessions as necessary).
Give support to IYCF team members as necessary
Assist in the development and review of educational material
Prepare training materials and conduct IYCF trainings when necessary
Make sure all IYCF databases are regularly filled and submitted
Conduct evaluation and appraisal of staff as required
Report weekly to the Health and Nutrition Officer

Qualifications & Experience Required Education

At least Diploma in Nursing, Nutrition or Public Health.
Relevant training on food and diets, supplementary feeding programs is an added advantage.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same position.
Good organization and critical thinking skills
Ability to work in a team.
Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in Somali required.

How to apply

If you are passionate and meet the above qualifications and experience, please send your CV and Cover letter, copies of relevant certificates, and names and contact information of three references to HIRDO HR Officer by email to Hirdo.somalia@hirdo.org before September 11^th 2022. Only complete applications sent through email will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Child Safeguarding and PSEA Commitments:

HIRDO has a zero tolerance for any form of abuse/harassment and staff are expected to uphold the organizational values. We are determined to keep our beneficiaries safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of vulnerable children and adults from any form of abuse.

Equal Opportunity:

HIRDO is equal opportunity employer & committed to achieved workforce diversity qualified person.

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