Just for Afghan Capacity and Knowledge (JACK) is an independent, Non-Governmental, Non-Profit, Non-Political and Non-Sectarian Organization working in Afghanistan in the areas of (Health, Education, Capacity building, Human Rights, Nutrition, Emergency, Protection, Research and WASH) with an aim at improving livelihoods and alleviating poverty. The organization works is registered under the Ministry of Economy with registration number, 316 of 28/10/1384. The organization works in collaboration with other line ministries, UN- agencies, NGOs, INGOs, and donor community. The mandate of JACK is to improve lives of the people we touch through our programs. We strive to have a community that is empowered, participates in its development and is able to use the resources available to them to get what they want. We work to assist communities in their efforts that lead them to self- help and in essence self- reliance that comes with economic and social independence.

Job Summary

• Participate in the conduction of studies and surveys where appropriate
• Ensure proper communication, coordination and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in health and nutrition activities in the province
• Ensure the establishment of nutrition monitoring activities and train health staff in case detection and referral system
• Establish both Stabilization Centre, Supplementary feeding programs and Out-Patient therapeutic programs in line with the national guidelines
• Enhance technical and nutrition management skills of staff through formal and informal training in conjunction with other coordinators
• Train and support JACK health facilities staff and partners in case management of severe and moderate malnutrition in accordance to national guidelines
• Assist health facilities staff in the implementation of the referral and surveillance systems
• Manage nutrition staff effectively, including appropriate and systemic delegation
• Coordinate and support the provincial teams, ensuring that the individuals work effectively together and achieve the program objectives
• Supervise overall activities of nutrition teams with particular emphasis on the screening activities of acute malnourished children.

The Nutrition Officer ( 2 Vacancies ) will have responsibilities that include:

• Attend nutrition cluster meetings as needed
• Attend  nutrition coordination meetings at different levels
• Represent JACK’s nutrition work to local stakeholders, the MoPH, international donors, UN agencies and NGOs as required
• Conduct analysis of nutrition screening data, compile reports and share reports; both with the MOPH and with agencies within existing co-ordination mechanisms
• Study the nutrition condition of the women and children in the target areas and recommend fort expansion of therapeutic and supplementary feeding programs if required
• Submit relevant reports of activities to relevant line manager

Job Requirment

• MD degree
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in related field  
• Pashtu, Dari and English, languages proficiency.
• Good communication skills, basic computer skills extendible 
• Excellent inter-personal skills.

Submission Guideline

• Interested candidates are requested to send their application (complete CV along with a cover letter and reference information) Please
  click on below link and follow the instructions to apply for the vacant positionhttps://careers.jack.ngo

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Country

Afghanistan

City

Gazni

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