Lactation specialist (Akkar/T5, Beirut/Mount Lebanon, Nabatieh and Bekaa)

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Application Submissions Guideline: 

To apply, qualified applicants should send a resume or CV and a cover letter to: [email protected]. To ensure the timely review of your resume, please insert "Lactation Specialist (Area of interest)” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please don’t wait for the last date to apply, as IOCC might start interviews before the deadline. Preferable that candidate resides in the area of interest. IOCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a professional and diverse workforce.

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IOCC is looking for lactation specialists in Akkar/T5, Beirut/Mount Lebanon, Nabatieh and Bekaa. Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices are one of the basic pillars in the treatment and management of malnutrition, especially for infants under 6 months of age. The Lactation Specialist will complement the program by providing awareness and counseling to mothers affected by the Syria crisis with sub-optimal IYCF practices at various levels: community level, Primary Healthcare level and Secondary Healthcare level.

 

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

  • Provide support and counseling to mothers identified with difficulties in breastfeeding and/or sub-optimal infant and young child feeding practices at the community level, PHC level and hospital level.
  • Assist and give one-on-one counseling sessions related to IYCF for pregnant women and mothers who have just delivered, through routine visits to targeted hospitals in the area of work.
  • Conduct regular follow-up visits to all women assisted, especially mothers of children under 6 months, to ensure exclusive breastfeeding.
  • Give awareness sessions to spread the knowledge among vulnerable families about optimal IYCF-E practices.
  • Disseminate key messages on COVID-19 and information specific to IYCF in the context of COVID-19 (face-to-face or remotely).
  • Support with the distribution of micronutrient supplements for the most vulnerable children, aged 6-59 months
  • Identify formula milk donation initiatives and target them with appropriate awareness and support, in coordination with MoPH and UNICEF.
  • Conduct a monthly rapid assessment on breastfeeding and infant nutrition at the community level to examine the impact of COVID-19 and the economic situation on breastfeeding, IYCF practices, and the nutrition status of PLW and children under five.
  • Contribute to the training of hospital staff at targeted hospitals to support the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative if needed
  • Provide continuous support and on-the-job coaching to hospital staff implementing the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.
  • Provide training on IYCF when needed
  • Report daily and weekly to the senior field officer on all conducted activities, by completing the required reporting forms and databases.
  • Keep the necessary files for each case visited and counseled.
  • Attend IOCC staff meetings when required.
  • Represent IOCC in a professional manner and wear IOCC jacket and ID at all times when on duty.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Native Arabic speaker and fluency in English is necessary
  • Strong social, interpersonal, communication and intercultural skills
  • Team player
  • Able to meet deadlines
  • Computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Experience:  

  • At least 3 years work experience; or 1 year work experience with M.Sc.
  • Previous experience in NGOs and humanitarian field is an advantage
  • Previous experience in IYCF program implementation is an advantage

Working Conditions

  • Stationed in the field with frequent visits to the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Centers IOCC is operating through. 
  • Visits to Beirut office for meetings, trainings and relevant paper work.
  • It is preferable that candidate resides in the area of interest
  • The candidate should have his/her own car.
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Last modified: 
13 Jan, 2021
Intervention Sector(s):
Health
Application Deadline:
Thursday, 21 January 2021
Contract Type:
Consultancy
Period of Employment:
Till December 31, 2021
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
800 to 1200 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
B.S. in midwifery (preferred) or in any related field
Experience Requirements:
2 to 3 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
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