Early Childhood Development (ECD) Specialist - Health and Nutrition
To apply, qualified applicants should follow the link below:
https://forms.gle/5172cNrHNt9wgqv4A
No phone calls please. CVs not submitted throughout the above link will not be considered. 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 areas of concern. IOCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a professional and diverse workforce.
IOCC has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries and staff. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during working hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
Under the direct supervision of the Healthcare Officer, the Early Childhood Development (ECD) specialist will be responsible for providing ECD and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) support and education to vulnerable caregivers through individual counseling and awareness sessions at the community and PHC levels.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Provide support and counseling to pregnant women and mothers identified with difficulties in breastfeeding and/or sub-optimal infant and young child feeding practices and to caregivers of children 0-23 months at the community and through mother baby corners (MBCs)
- Provide Early childhood development (ECD) support and education to vulnerable caregivers through individual counseling and awareness sessions
- Assist and give one-on-one counseling sessions related to IYCF for PLWs and caregivers of children 0-23 months referred from the IYCF national hotline
- Conduct regular follow-up visits/phone calls to all women assisted, especially mothers of children under 6 months, to ensure exclusive breastfeeding.
- Refer cases for specialized care when needed
- Give awareness sessions to spread the knowledge among vulnerable families about optimal IYCF-E practices and ECD.
- Provide on-the-job coaching to the PHC staff on IYCF and ECD counselling whenever needed
- Distribute micronutrient supplements to PLWs and children when needed
- Provide education on the Law 47/2008, and report violations and unsolicited infant formula donations, as per the developed IYCF SOP
- Report daily and weekly to the health and nutrition area coordinator on all conducted activities, by completing the required reporting forms and databases.
- Keep the necessary files for each case visited and counseled.
- Attend relevant training sessions as required
- Attend IOCC staff meetings when required.
- 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.
Education
- B.S. in midwifery (preferred) or in any related field
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 and ECD program implementation is an advantage
Working Conditions
- Stationed in the field in Nabatiyeh and Marjeyoun areas
- Visits to Beirut office for meetings, trainings and relevant paperwork.
- It is preferable that candidate resides in the area of interest
- The candidate should have his/her own car.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
- Lebanon
- Nabatiyeh
- Marjaayoun