Nutrition Counselor

Since 2006, the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) in Kabul, Afghanistan, has served patients from all 34 provinces. Operated through a public-private partnership among the Governments of Afghanistan and France, La Chaine de L’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), with management by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers world-class medical services and drives healthcare innovation in the region.

FMIC provides specialized consultations, advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, radiology), surgeries, a 24/7 pharmacy, and state-of-the-art laboratory testing. It has recorded over 2.3 million patient visits and consultations, conducted 6.8 million laboratory tests, and performed 59,000 surgeries, including more than 5,700 paediatric and adult cardiac procedures. As Afghanistan’s first ISO and SafeCare-certified hospital (recertified in 2024), FMIC has pioneered open-heart surgery, advanced diagnostics, and telemedicine, earning the IHF Award in 2021.

With a 176-bed capacity and a highly skilled Afghan medical team, FMIC is committed to advancing healthcare excellence. Through its Patient Welfare Support Programme, it has provided over $57.6 million in subsidized or free care, ensuring equitable access to high-quality treatment for vulnerable populations. 

a. Regular Responsibilities:

Provides comprehensive care to neonates, infants, children and adolescents with different disease Duties at the Health Facility:

·         Registering and conducting Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP), including measurement of weight, height, and age of children under two years of age

·         Providing GMP-based counseling to mothers/caregivers of children under two on appropriate Infant, Young Child, and Maternal Nutrition (MIYCN) and prevention of malnutrition

·         If the child’s condition is not normal, encouraging and counseling mothers/caregivers to improve and strengthen appropriate maternal and child feeding practices

·         Referring children suffering from acute malnutrition to the health facility doctor for appropriate treatment and counseling

·         Counseling mothers/caregivers about their children under two years of age for monthly GMP follow-up visits to the health facility

·         Checking whether the child has received Vitamin A during previously

·         If Vitamin A has not been received, inform the doctor for supplementation

·         Providing daily health education to mothers

Maternal Nutrition Counseling:

·         Conducting food demonstration sessions

·         Providing counseling on BMI (Body Mass Index) and MUAC

·         Assessing the nutritional status of mothers during the first three months after delivery

·         Referring mothers with anemia or other health problems to the doctor for diagnosis and treatment

b. Periodic Responsibilities

·         Participating in monthly meetings with the team

·         Providing guidance to colleagues on GMP, counseling skills, and health education topics

·         Conducting need assessments and plan accordingly

Recording and Reporting:

·         Preparing regular reports for monitoring and follow-up of nutrition service delivery

·         Use the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Handbook at health facilities

·         Document relevant information as assigned

Qualification and Education:

·         Having degree or Diploma in nursing from a recognized institution

·         Be registered with ANMC

Work experience:

·         1-2 years of work experience in malnutrition and counseling 

Knowledge and competencies (State skills, abilities & traits required)   

·         Ability to speak local languages (Dari and Pashto) and communicate effectively

Dear applicant,

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Please note:  

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Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the criteria will be contacted.

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Best regards,

FMIC HR Team