Save the Children (SC) has an opening for the following positions. If you are interested to join our team, please review below each position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision
Job Title | Measurers (Nutrition) |
Code | SCI/BFO 005/2016 |
Place of Work | Sawena Rayitu and Lega hidha Woredas/Bale zone |
Program/Unit | Emergency EHF project (BFO) |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization Scale |
No. of Positions | Four |
Length of Contract | 8 months with possible extension |
JOB SUMMARY:
Position is responsible for measuring, recording, counselling and follow-up of the CMAM beneficiaries referred to the OTP/SFP sites following the initial screening exercise in an outreach program. This position closely works with the outreach teams (HEWs, SCI teams, partners, HDAs, etc.) to develop and maintain a smooth referral system. The objectives are - Beneficiary anthropometric measurement and record keeping, Handling of anthropometric tools and reporting and Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Conduct quality anthropometric measures at the OTP/SFP sites on the referral beneficiaries following the initial screening exercise while ensuring efficient and effective workflow.
Compile, organize and maintain accurate records of beneficiaries referred to the OTP/SFP sites by documenting all the essential information in a hard-copy according to the standard OTP/SFP recording format and standards of the SCI.
Keep the record of the beneficiaries in an organized system.
Problem solve of beneficiaries complaint related to records and admission criteria.
To counsel all the discharged patients for further follow ups through Health development armies (HDAs & HEWs).
Work with the outreach teams to develop and maintain a referral system at community level. Engage HFs referring malnourished children and pregnant and lactating women special attention to the basic health units.
Provide feedback on the status of the supplies to the OTP/SFP nurses/ other related staffs.
Assist the OTP/SC Nurse in providing Woreda and HFs staffs with technical support in convening meetings and answering questions on topics relevant to the project.
Collaborate with the Woredas and HFs staffs at the health centers & HPs for the day-to-day implementation of the OTP/SFP/SC services by developing new measures and/or maintain existing measures as directed.
Produce and write all related quantitative and qualitative reports to the concerned CMAM and IYCF staffs of SCI. Assist in the preparation of reports about the admission, discharge, defaulter, absent, etc. throughout the project cycle
Check the condition of anthropometric materials received or to be sent, and verify the accuracy of any previously inventory of the tools
Responsible for proper handling of weighing and measuring equipment. Ensure scales are properly calibrated at all times and report defects, damage or loss of equipment to the OTP/SC/SFPnurses.