UNICEF Zonal Nutrition Field Monitors Jobs in Malawi
Malnutrition in Malawi is also compounded by the high prevalence of HIV among malnourished children. Thirty per cent of children living with HIV who are not on antiretroviral treatment are likely to die before their first birthday; most of these deaths occur within the first few months of life. Diagnosing and initiating treatment in children before three months of age will significantly increase their likelihood of survival.
It is against this background that UNICEF would like to engage Zonal Nutrition Field Monitors to support districts in preparatory activities for the lean season response and strengthen monitoring, supervision and reporting of nutrition activities to ensure smooth implementation.
[How can you make a difference?
Support Coordination of Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) and micronutrient activities in the target districts
Support the implementation of IYCN, Early Childhood Nutrition (ECD) and maternal nutrition activities at district level.
Support implementation of school age children and adolescent nutrition programming.
Support interventions to strengthen food systems transformation for improvement of children’s foods, food environments, and practices.
Promote nutrition resilience interventions to mitigate the impact of emergencies on maternal and child nutrition.
Support Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) and Iron Folic Acid (IFA) activities as well as salt iodization.
Support Coordination of Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) activities in the target districts
Provide technical support to the overall implementation of the CMAM programme including mentoring frontline workers, conducting monitoring and supportive supervision in conjunction with the District Nutritionist and the PNHAOs.
Assess capacity of frontline workers on CMAM program and identify key gaps for improvement.
Provide technical support in CMAM data management including supporting monthly data quality audits, collection, compilation and submission of CMAM data including death audits.
Support processes for the CMAM integration into the community case management as applicable.
Strengthen prevention and management of acute malnutrition during emergencies.
Support district level coordination and capacity strengthening in Nutrition in Emergencies (nutrition coordination, preparedness and response at district level
Enhance capacity for nutrition preparedness at district and lower level.
Strengthen coordination of nutrition emergency response at district level and lower levels.
Early identification and referral of children with a cute malnutrition.
Support Infant and Young Child Feeding in emergences (IYCF-E) activities at district and lower levels.
Actively participate in District Nutrition Coordination Committee (DNCC) and District Health Management Team (DHMT) meetings and report to the national level.
Support DNCC in the district reporting and utilization of multisectoral National Nutrition Information System (NNIS).
Support Supply Chain Systems Strengthening including end-user monitoring of nutrition supplies at District Level
Support capacity strengthening efforts in supply chain integration and End user monitoring including trainings, mentorship, and supervision.
Support the district teams in Stock management including reviewing Distribution plans, stock reports in LMIS and timely repositioning of nutrition supplies wherever necessary to avoid stock outs.
Support the District Nutritionist and Pharmacy teams in weekly tracking of stock status and provide updates to the national level for timely distribution.
Inspecting and enforcing the standards on keeping of stock to ensure effective inventory management FEFO, proper stacking)
Conduct joint end user monitoring with district teams (Nutrition/Pharmacy) and provide timely reports to national level.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
A minimum of a degree in public health and nutrition, or International Health and Nutrition, Family health and Nutrition, or related field.
Work experience:
Previous experience in field monitoring implementing CMAM and nutrition in emergency programs including infant and young child feeding in emergencies (IYCFe).
More than 5 years’ work experience, experience in health systems strengthening and working with government of Malawi will be an added advantage.
Experience and knowledge of micronutrient supplementation programs including VAS, deworming, IFA, MNPs etc.
Technical skills, knowledge and strength areas
Technical skills in preventions and treatment of malnutrition, mentorship and supervision, program management skills are desirable
Knowledge of nutrition programs, Donor relations
Strength in report writing and documentation of best practices and or lessons learnt in nutrition programmes.
Languages:
Strong English skills both oral and written. Strong oral skills in Chichewa and any other local language will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Zonal Nutrition Field Monitors Jobs in Malawi
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