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Nutritionist

Postkazi · Mbarara, western region, Uganda

Job description

Ensure nutrition clinics and community outreach activities are carried out as per facility work plans with emphasis on integration with medical services; ensure duty rosters are appropriately developed and approved by respective In-Charge.
Ensure malnutrition case screening and growth monitoring is carried out and appropriate corrective actions implemented.
Support in offering technical support to facility staff and community-based teams on the management of acute malnutrition.
Documents management records on activities under nutrition services; Consolidate data from Nutritionists to prepare reports as per schedule and make data-driven program decisions.
Participate in research activities that contribute to improving community health.
Build capacity of inpatients and caregivers by advising on proper care and nutrition at home.
Carry out home visits to follow up on discharged patients to ensure adherence to advice.
Ensure the security of food and related nutrition supplies, including taking precautions to avoid contamination.
Ensure the kitchen and surrounding environment is hygienic and well maintained.
Ensure that nutrition practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and Medical Teams codes of conduct.
Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities.

Skills

Bachelor's in nutrition/dieteticsminimum 2 years nutrition field experience (IMAM)skills in nutritional assessmentcase managementdata analysisreportingand community engagement.
UGX 300k+
Full-time
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