IYCF / ECD Counselor

Confidential

Thatta , Pakistan

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PKR. 60,000 - 60,000/Month

Perform appropriate assessments of IYCF needs and malpractices do analysis and come up with clear recommendations
Develop an action plan to improve IYCF practice as per national guidelines and give technical guidance for the nutrition teams (Nutrition Assistant/Lady Health Visitor/Lady Health Worker/Community Resource Person)
Build the capacity of Outreach supervisors and Community Resource Persons on the community IYCF counseling techniques and ensure that the appropriate techniques are applied all the time
Ensure the 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 explore their best experience and replicate the best experience in order to improve IYCF practice within the community
Ensure setting up of breastfeeding corners at each site established at Health facilities.
Provide appropriate counseling and awareness sessions for PLWs, caretakers of beneficiaries and mother groups on breastfeeding, complementary feeding and maternal and child nutrition
Identify/develop appropriate IEC materials and flashcards in local language and ensure that the materials are used during each counseling
Develop weekly and monthly plan for the 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 the 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.

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.