Gonoshasthaya Kendra, Cox’s Bazar
Gonoshasthaya Kendra, Cox’s Bazar
Gonoshasthaya Kendra, Cox’s Bazar
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Summary
- Vacancy: —
- Age: at least 23 years
- Location: Noakhali, Cox’s Bazar (Teknaf …
- Maximum Salary: Tk. 56000 (Monthly)
- Experience: At least 2 years
- Published: 12 Dec 2024
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- MSc in Nutrition and Food Science will be preferred
- An MPH degree will get an extra Priority
Experience
- At least 2 years
- Freshers are also encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements
- Age at least 23 years
- Female candidates will be preferred
- Having the experience to work in the Rohingya Context will be preferable
- Good command of the Chittagonian/ Rohingya language gets preference.
- Ability to communicate in the Rohingya language (spoken Chittagong dialect)
- Ability to cope with stress working in a camp environment.
- Flexibility to perform other tasks and take initiative when required.
- Cultural awareness/ sensitivity and empathy to the target population
Responsibilities & Context
Job Context:
GK was created in 1972 with two visions. Firstly, “the fate of the poor decides fate of the country”. Secondly, “development of the country depends on development of women”. Since 2017, Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) and Multiple doners have entered in a partnership to respond to the Rohingya crisis at Cox’s Bazar and Bhasanchar.
Job Location: Ukhiya/ Teknaf/ Bhasanchar
Job Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of the Nutrition site supervisor, the Community Nutrition Supervisor or Mobilizer will be responsible for the following main activities
- Lead the implementation of effective community nutrition activities under CMAM including-screening, including detection, referral, and follow-up of acutely malnourished children
- Ensure the successful implementation of Infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF) community level along with mother-to-mother support group activities and community dialogue sessions.
- Ensure that volunteers are adequately trained and are regularly supporting screening and referring the SAM, MAM, and at-risk children
- Ensure that the community nutrition volunteers’ work plan is developed jointly with the team and implemented
- Ensure optimal community participation in the project by supporting the CFM including providing regular feedback to the community.
- Ensure quarterly listing of all the households in the targeted area including pregnant and lactating women, under-five children, and adolescent girls
- Liaising with other stakeholders operating in the sector within the same target area and identifying competent local resources to ensure complementarity.
- Liaise with relevant health partners for effective referral whenever necessary with PHC and stabilization centers.
Special Note:
- Carry out any additional assignment per her/his position entrusted with the GK Management from time to time and mutually agreed upon
- Management may, at any point in time, modify this job description as it is deemed necessary in Gonoshasthaya Kendra’s interests in consultation with the incumbent·
- Due to the emergency response nature of GK’s work, hours of work may vary, and employees should be flexible in approaching hours of work in emergency conditions.
- The employee must respect the timetable, terms, and conditions of Gonoshasthaya Kendra and should always be available to respond to an emergency.
Skills & Expertise
Food Science
Nutrition
Compensation & Other Benefits
- Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
Workplace
Work at office
Employment Status
Full Time
Job Location
Noakhali, Cox’s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)