Working under the guidance of the Nutrition Manager and reporting to the Facility In-charge. The facility-based Nutritionist will be responsible for the implementation of nutrition screening, treatment of acute malnutrition, micronutrient supplementation, and promotion of appropriate MIYCN practices at health facilities. Key areas will include, but not limited to the detection and integrated management of acute malnutrition through continuum of care, MIYCN, MNDC and reporting and submission of weekly and monthly reports as required.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation of the nutrition screening, growth monitoring and promotion in health facilities while ensuring adherence to the Kenyan technical guidelines.Effectively follow MOH protocols for inpatient management of SAM cases with complications at the stabilization centreEnsure daily anthropometric assessments, feed administration and routine medication according to the protocol are done and documentedImplementation of outpatient therapeutic program of severely acute malnourished children under-fives. Implementation of supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-five children, pregnant and lactating womenImplement comprehensive Maternal Infant and young Child nutrition and Baby friendly hospital/community initiative (BFHI/BFCI) approachesSupport capacity building and OJT for the incentive staff through identification of capacity gaps and supporting training.Support the systematic dissemination of key nutrition education messages to improve dietary practises.Monitor utilization of essential nutrition supplies and ensure daily reconciliation of nutrition supplies.Compile and submit weekly nutrition situational reports and monthly MOH summary reports for entry into KHISParticipate in facility-based data review meetings and share performance on key nutrition indicators. Liaise with pharmacist/facility in-charge and order for nutrition commodities to be prepositioned based on consumption and clients on treatment.Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.