Samaritan’s Purse – Liberia
Position: Nutrition Supervisor– ELWA Nutrition Program
Department: Health and Nutrition
Location: Monrovia, Montserrado County
Project Duration: 4 months (September 1st – December 31st 2020)-Pending Funding
Reporting to: Nutrition Coordinator
Job Summary
The Nutrition supervisor will provide support to the ELWA Nutrition Unit through the mentorship and
coaching of under-fives at community level identification mal-nutrition cases. Strengthen community level
referral pathway through coordination with responsible partners.
Responsibilities / Duties (but not limited to):
Overall responsibility for monitoring implementation and results of the project:
• Mentor and coach health workers on IMAM as per national guidelines/protocols
• Support health facilities to establish and manage regular essential and therapeutic drug supply chain to
ensure no stock outs.
• Ensure proper record keeping is being carried out at each health facility and support in preparation
and submission of monthly IMAM reports.
• Assist OTP sites in referral of complicated SAM cases to IPF
• Participate in OTP/IPF trainings for at ELWA OPD
• Conduct screening at community level and refer to ELWA hospital
• Conduct weekly follow up with defaulted clients
• Conduct awareness activities at community level with community leaders on mal nutrition
• Maintain coordination with ELWA nutrition ward
• Coordinate with Montserrado nutrition Focal Person
• Support ELWA nutrition ward staff, generate and report monthly
Requirements:
• Excellent communication, organization and planning skills
• Computer literacy and any experience compiling/collecting data strongly desired.
• 2-4 years of working experience within a health-related field
• Prior experience in IMAM Activities is key
• Strong administration skills and training skills required.
Education/Qualification:
• Registered Nurse / Physician Assistant with current license
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with fellow staff
JOB DESCRIPTION
Last Reviewed: Jan 2019
Samaritan’s Purse – Liberia
How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should please send resume and cover letter.Click the apply button below to apply.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING OF ALL
APPLICATIONS IS Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 5pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.