World Vision

IYCF Officer-2


PayCompetitive
LocationAddis Ababa/Addis Ababa
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R19032

      With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

      Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

      Employee Contract Type:

      Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

      Job Description:

      Protect, promote and support Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) program in the health system, including health facilities with due emphasis on enhancing the availability and integration of IYCF counselling services.

      Assist health facilities in the establishment and utilization of Breast Feeding Spaces (BFSs) for a holistic IYCF and psychosocial support to pregnant, lactating women and their children who are facing emergency situations.

      Supporting community mobilization and sensitization activities on CMAM and IYCF programs through establishment and strengthening of IYCF services

      Establish/strengthen MtMSGs and FtFSGs to promote and support CMAM and IYCF health promotion and education activities, facilitate active detection and early referral of acute malnutrition of cases to health facilities etc.

      Print, laminate and Provide the necessary IYCF guide lines and protocols for running IYCF PROGRAM

      Required Professional Experience

      Minimum three years working experience with NGOs in CMAM program, specific to IYCF;

      Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

      BSc degree in Public Health/ Clinical Nursing/Nutrition and related health field of study preferred from accredited universities or health colleges

      Certificates on:

      Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
      Knowledge, training and experience in management of IYCF and SAM management Demonstrated skills in IYCF and CMAM program planning, implementation and monitoring. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

      Applicant Types Accepted:

      Local Applicants Only
  • About the company

      World Vision International is an evangelical Christian humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy organization.

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