Vacancy Announcement
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Job Context: Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV) is a non- government, non-profit, Bangladeshi organization providing lifesaving nutrition support to the community people of Cox’s Bazar under its integrated nutrition programme. As part of Nutrition interventions in support with UNICEF, SARPV is working for the treatment and prevention of malnutrition among under 5 children, adolescent, pregnant & lactating women in rohingya & host community. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one breastfeeding counselling for mothers experiencing difficulties breastfeeding including supporting re-lactation;
  • Provide tailored one-on-one counselling sessions to mothers, in line with needs assessed in initial assessments, offering practical advice and education on key IYCF issues;
  • Provide mothers with practical advice on correct attachment and positioning when breastfeeding and respond to any concerns or local taboos associated with breastfeeding;
  • Counsel mothers on the appropriate time to introduce complementary feeding, and the benefits of continued breastfeeding and respond to any concerns or local taboos associated with complementary feeding;
  • Educate the mothers on the quality, quantity and frequency of complementary feeds to promote adequate weight gain;
  • Arrange food demonstration sessions (on complementary feeding) for the beneficiaries in collaboration with outreach workers, women support groups, and other key members of the community; Advice on food hygiene and the importance of preventing diarrhea and parasites in promoting nutrition. Deliver messages on IYCF practices and maternal nutrition to the targeted community/communities through group education sessions;
  • Lead and conduct support groups for caregivers of children under 2 and pregnant and lactating women, ensure formation of the mother support group (MSG) at the community level in areas where MSG are non-existent 2 | P a g e
  • Liaise with Community Health Team Leader to ensure that correct nutritional messages are integrated into all community education activities
  • Contribute to the development of contextually appropriate IEC materials for local IYCF assessments;
  • Utilize education materials and tools on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, relaying accurate, practical, and specific advice for the mother’s needs;
  • Assess all children presenting with low MUAC or other forms of malnutrition, treating and referring to local agencies as appropriate.
  • Work closely with medical and nursing teams to identify SAM children needing inpatient facility and supporting as per protocol.
  • Refer patients requiring follow-up to Community health Team

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Nutrition, Public Health, or similar qualification from any discipline.
  • At least one year of experience in relevant field within nutrition sector territory.
  • Only female candidates are allowed to apply for this position
  • Employment Status:

Job Location: Chakaria & Maheshkhali upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
Salary: BDT- 45,000/= 

Apply Procedure: If the candidates feel that their qualification, exposure and experience matches with our requirements, and they are willing to commit to our values and are sympathetic to our beliefs then please send your complete and updated CV by filling up the Google form link given below before the closing date. You have to give real and all information in the form. Interview session is expected to take place in a shortest time after the application deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process.

Google form link: https://forms.gle/VSuzeWA9GXBzsWvE6
Application deadline: 30th March, 2023