Malaria Consortium Jobs in South Sudan

Malaria Consortium Nutrition Assistants Jobs in South Sudan

Job title: Nutrition Assistant
Location: Aweil (Boma based)

Organisational background

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations
specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other
communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our
work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater
impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

Responsibilities

Assist in treatment of malnutrition cases at the OTP sites using the South Sudan national
protocol on community management of acute malnutrition

Administer routine medication and treatment of minor ailments and referral of SAM cases
for impatient care as necessary

Assist in on job training of Community Nutrition Workers (CNWs) and harmonize active
case finding at the OTP site

Assist with implementing nutrition focused sensitization activities

Carrying out Mass MUAC campaigns, deworming campaign including Vitamin A and Micro
nutrient supplementation during NIDs

Assist in building good relation with community leaders and maintaining relevant links with
other sectors related to health and Nutrition at payam level

Prepare and submit stock report together with stock supply request according to the caseload
per site

Submit appropriate requests for supplies to ensure that OTPs remain stocked, follow-up on
orders and monitor consumption of medical and non-medical supplies at OTP sites

Requirements

Certificate in Public health/Nutrition/Nursing or related field from a recognized institution

Secondary school certificate

At least two years field experience in nutrition programmes including work in OTPs

Demonstrate ability to train

Good written and spoken English

Flexible, ability to work both as an individual and as a team member and under stress in what can be a harsh environment

Republic of South Sudan National, preferably from NBeG

Fluent in Dinka and Arabic

How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Malaria Consortium Nutrition Assistants Jobs in South Sudan