Locum Nutritionist – Emergency Community Nutrition (Nairobi)

About the role

The Locum Nutritionist will report to the Senior Nutrition Officer and lead the implementation of nutrition screening, acute malnutrition treatment, micronutrient supplementation and promotion of appropriate MIYCN practices in health facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Direct implementation of IMAM, managing under‑fives and pregnant/lactating women in OTP/TSFP programmes according to WHO 2023 protocols.
• Collect, enter and report IMAM data using registers and tablets.
• Establish and strengthen nutrition surveillance and assessment systems at facilities and in the community.
• Participate in daily ward rounds, ensuring proper documentation in patient cards.
• Manage children under six months and their mothers per MAMI/IMAM guidelines.
• Provide capacity building and on‑the‑job training for CHWs, OPD staff and auxiliary nurses.
• Deliver MIYCN counselling and health education, integrating with CMAM programmes.
• Monitor and reconcile essential nutrition supplies daily.
• Compile weekly nutrition reports and monthly MOH summary reports for KHIS/LMIS.
• Coordinate with pharmacy and facility in‑charge to pre‑position nutrition commodities.
• Offer nutrition assessment, counselling and support in NCD clinics, MCH/OPD, medical wards and special clinics.

Required profile

• Minimum Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognised institution.
• Registered with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute (KNDI).
• At least 3 years’ experience in emergency community nutrition within an INGO.
• Experience in maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) and integrated management of acute malnutrition.
• Proven analytical, communication and negotiation skills; ability to work in hardship areas.
• Fluency in Somali is an advantage.

Required skills

• Health Information Systems (HIS) usage
• Data entry and management
• Report writing
• Advanced computer skills