HEWAD is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profitable charity organization established in 1994 to provide Medical, Educational, Social and Humanitarian Assistance to needy people of Afghanistan. HEWAD implements primary health care to needy people of Afghanistan, and within those focuses on the provision of health care to the most vulnerable group, children, and women. HEWAD provides perfect health education, information, and service to Afghans in order to improve their living conditions.

Nutrition Consultation and Treatment:

• Provide nutrition consultation and treatment services tailored to the target population.

Data Collection:

• Ensure accurate data collection from outpatients under care, maintaining comprehensive records.

Nutritional Screening:

• Screen under-five children and Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) for nutritional status.

Growth Monitoring:

• Conduct regular growth monitoring for children to track development and identify nutritional needs.

 Counseling:

• Provide counseling on breastfeeding practices and complementary feeding for mothers.

 Record Maintenance:

• Maintain all relevant registers and documentation related to nutritional services.

Food Distribution:

• Distribute food rations and Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) or Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to eligible clients.

Food Requests:

• Prepare timely requests for foodstuff to ensure adequate supplies for clients.

Referral Management:

• Refer Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM) children with complications to Treatment Facilities for hospitalization.

Continuous Learning:

• Actively update knowledge on current best practices and national guidelines related to nutrition.

Program Development:

• Participate in the development of effective nutrition programming, including individual and group counseling support.

Client Documentation:

• Complete all relevant client forms, including case intake forms, authorization letters, and consent forms.

IYCF Messaging:

• Communicate Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) messages to PLW effectively.

Training Participation:

• Attend training sessions as requested to enhance skills and knowledge.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Ensure proper care and usage of assigned equipment, including computers, desks, chairs, and stethoscopes.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Adhere to all rules and regulations set by the Hewad Organization.

Additional Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Provincial Health Supervisor or Hewad leadership

Diploma or degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.

At least 1-2 years of experience in community-based nutrition counseling or similar roles.

Experience working in humanitarian or mobile health settings is an asset.

Strong knowledge of IYCF, maternal nutrition, and malnutrition management.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

Proficiency in local languages spoken in the target area.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in challenging field conditions.

Willingness to travel and work in remote areas with limited infrastructure.

Commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding.

Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to apply for this vacancy, please use the following link; https://forms.gle/gB2RLt6zKKdymtFo6

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Important Notes:

1. Supporting documents, e.g. diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s), etc., are not required at this stage, therefore not to be sent along with the application.

2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

3. Please remember that we will not consider the CVs for the positions after the closing date.