IR/INT/EXT/VN/024.15
August 03, 2015
Post Title: SFP Nurses
Duty Station: Hargelle and Elkere
Required: Two (One for Hargelle and One for Elkere)
Reported to: Nutrition Project Officer
Salary: As per the organization scale
Duration: Six Months
Introduction
Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Hargelle, Elkere, Bare and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa & Semera and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa.
Objective:
Position is responsible for better nutrition among communities through treatment of moderate acute malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of supplementary foods, health and nutrition education and capacity building and technical support to the Woreda Health Office in the management of moderate acute malnutrition.
Task & Responsibilities
o Work closely with the HEWs and FDAs to ensure all children are measured correctly
o Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the HEWs and HWs, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP
o Review the forms completed by the HEWs to ensure completion, accuracy and coherence
o Ensure HEWs and FDAs follow and respect the national protocols
Additional responsibilities
Qualification and Skills Required
Essential:
Desirable: