74 Nutrition Counselor jobs by ORCD in 34 Provinces of Afghanistan - Organization for Research & Community Development (ORCD)

Description

Organization for Research & Community Development (ORCD) has announced 74 Nutrition Counselor jobs available in Afghanistan's 34 provinces. Interested & eligible applicants can read the details and apply accordingly.

To deploy Mobile Health & Nutrition Services (MHNT) in all provinces sponsored by UNICEF, ORCD is looking for qualified individuals.

About Organization for Research & Community Development (ORCD):

Organization for Research & Community Development (ORCD) is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit and independent organization founded in 2010 by a group of community development and research professionals aiming to contribute to the development of Afghanistan as an integral part of the international community.

Important Details

• Position Title: Nutrition Counselor
• Organized by: Organization for Research & Community Development (ORCD)
• Deadline: September 30, 2022
• Nationality: Afghan
• Job Location: 34 provinces of Afghanistan
• Cities: All cities
• Category: Health Care
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: As per the ORCD salary scale
• Vacancy Number: ORCD
• No. Of Jobs: 74
• Years of Experience: At least one year of experience in the provision of Nutrition counseling services. Experience with IDPs will be a plus point.
• Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility Extension
• Gender: Male/Female
• Education: Graduated from 12 class.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act by ORCD's guidelines;
• Every kid under five should have their anthropometric measurements (weight, height, and age), MUAC, and edema checked.
• Classify all children under five into well-nourished, moderate acute malnutrition (MAM), and severe acute malnutrition categories (SAM).
• All children under two should have their growth monitored and registered.
• Ensure adequate follow-up and sharing with MHNT, provide the default and absentee list.
• Directing the MHNT in charge of treating severely malnourished youngsters.
• Follow-up on instances found on the subsequent visit from the exact location.
• In each location, conduct counseling on proper infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices for moms of all children under two years old who are pregnant, nursing, or both.
• Counseling and directing SAM, MAM, and very undernourished PLWs to the appropriate venues
• At each location, regularly conduct nutrition instruction.
• Counseling the caregivers as necessary on hygiene promotion techniques.
• Direct moms of undernourished kids to psychological assistance.
• Reporting all MHNT-level nutrition counseling activities, including any educational sessions held.
• You're responsible for giving your line supervisor information and reports on your actions.
• Keep any ORCD-related matters private.
• Any other duty that the provincial project manager assigns.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be Afghan.
• Have completed the 12th grade.
• A minimum of one year's experience offering nutrition counseling services. IDP-related experience will be advantageous.
• Ability to uphold ethics and professionalism in the provision of services.
• It is necessary to be fluent in Pashto and Dari, both orally and in writing. English language proficiency is a bonus.
• Ready to enter the field.

Required Documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• The email's subject line has to be (Nutrition Counselor, VA No: ORCD

Note: If you attach large files or papers of more than 1024 KB, your application will not be considered for shortlisting.

Only those who have been shortlisted will be invited to an interview.

How to Apply?

Afghan individuals who are qualified and interested should send their cover letter and most recent CV to the following email address:

Submission Email: ,

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