Nutritionist

Job Description

The International Rescue Committee is leading a multi-agency program of operational research to develop a simplified combined protocol for the treatment of severe and moderate acute malnutrition (Combined Protocol for Acute Malnutrition Study- ComPAS). The ‘Combined Protocol’ was tested in a meticulous RCT in two countries: South Sudan and Kenya. The IRC is recruiting a Nutritionist to be part of the Team to advance this protocol through an operational Pilot in West Pokot County. They will be part of implementing the COMPAS, pilot implementation.

Working under the mentorship and supervision of the Nutrition Officer, the Nutritionist will be a MOH liaison and directly responsible for the day-to-day oversight and implementation of the ComPAS- IMAM & MIYCN protocols in the program which includes.

- Coordination and performance of the COMPAS protocol working with the Nutrition manager to ensure that the program is running efficiently. - Cooperating with the Supply Chain department, propose and procure family nutrition program supplies in accordance to the developed Procurement plans in Integra. - In conjunction with the County and sub – county department of health, plan and conduct trainings for health staff on COMPASS, MIYCN and Family MUAC. - Together with the caregiver teams, coordinate the day-to-day implementation of MIYCN, family MUAC screening at household levels through community health workers and radio program. - In collaboration with ministry of health, plan for trainings for M2MSGs on efficient MIYCN practices. - Participate in coordination meetings at the County and sub-county level with the MOH and Partners including NTWG, CNTF and any other. - Support development of County work plans with the S/CHMTs and schedule joint supervisions to improve quality programming. - Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other program staff pursuant to the work plans. - Manage the project budget; making sure that expenditure stays in sync with donor guidelines, and guided by organizational policies. - Supervise budget spending in line with spending plan; ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money. - Implement comprehensive maternal infant and young child nutrition program (MIYCN) Baby Friendly Community initiative (BFCI),Family MUAC approaches. - Contribute to timely, high quality donor reports according to IRC and donor regulations. Ensure all required documents of all the activities implemented are included. - Collaborate closely with Supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies procurement and supervise supply control. - Attend & represent the Nutrition program in MOH meetings, CNTFs, Surveys and DQAs. - Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

- Diploma in food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University. - Must be a registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI.

Required Experience & Competencies

- Minimum 3 years’ work experience in emergency community nutrition and implementation. - Experience in maternal infant and young nutrition with strong BFHI & BFCI approaches. - Experience in nutrition survey and assessments. - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong report writing and team working skills. - Knowledge in computer packages and basic analysis skills. - Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage). - Flexible and positive personality. - Strong planning and implementation capacity. - Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker.

**Standards of Professional Conduct****: The IRC and IRC workers must enforce the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.