IYCF Counsellor

Confidential

Multiple Cities, Pakistan

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Posted Sep 02, 2024 1687 views Report Job

PKR. 45,000 - 45,000/Month

Perform appropriate assessments of IYCF needs and malpractices and do analysis and come up with clear recommendations
Develop action plan to improve IYCF practice as per national guideline and give technical guidance for the nutrition teams (Nutrition Assistant/Lady Health Visitor/Lady Health Worker/Community Resource Person)
Build the capacity of Outreach supervisor and Community Resource Persons on the community IYCF counseling techniques and ensure that the appropriate techniques are applied all the time
Ensure formation of the mother support group at the community level (in each village) and community IYCF counseling conducted for the group members on regular basis
Identify model mothers and explore their best experience and replicate the best experience in order to improve IYCF practice within the community
Ensure setting up of breast feeding corners at each sites established at Health facilities.
Provide appropriate counseling and awareness sessions for PLWs, care takers of beneficiaries and mother groups on breast feeding, complementary feeding and maternal and child nutrition
Identify/develop appropriate IEC materials and flash cards in local language and ensure that the materials are used during each counseling
Develop weekly and monthly plan towards accomplishment of the AWP and monitor the plan accordingly
Document case studies regularly and share to the team members and to Nutrition Officer
Produce monthly report regarding IYCF activities and submit to project manager on time
Good computer skills – ability to write weekly and monthly reports and data analysis.
Any other relevant task assigned by line supervisor.

Due to nature of project; positions may be filled on rolling basis.

Declaration:

Our organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. It also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.