Description
We are seeking a qualified Nutritionist to join our team in Nara, Mali. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and supervision to our nutrition programmes, including community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and preventive activities.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the RND and DS teams to plan, implement, and monitor PCIMA activities
- Plan joint supervisions, training sessions, and follow-up activities with the RND
- Participate in data validation meetings and share results, challenges, and corrective actions
- Alert the RND and Nutrition Specialist to any major difficulties affecting the quality or continuity of care
- Implement preventive activities, including community-based screening and referral
- Identify and support focal points in each beneficiary village
- Train and facilitate training for community health workers and focal points on malnutrition screening and referral
- Ensure regular monitoring of screening quality and coverage
- Provide technical support for the implementation of national and simplified protocols in health facilities
- Monitor and analyse performance indicators with health personnel
- Organize and conduct joint formative supervisions with the RND
- Control the quality of patient records and ensure adherence to protocols and procedures
- Identify capacity-building needs for nutrition staff and community health workers
- Plan and organize training sessions and coaching for nutrition staff
- Provide close supervision and support to nutrition staff
- Collect and verify data on training, screening, and admission
- Ensure regular and timely data entry into the CAMAM toolkit
- Analyse data and share findings with the RND and teams
Requirements:
- Minimum Bac+2 degree in nutrition, public health, or a related field
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in community nutrition and/or CMAM
- Proven experience in implementing CMAM and simplified protocols
- Knowledge of data management tools (CAMAM toolkit, CommCare)
- Good French language skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team