ACBAR

Union Aid (UA) was established by a group of Afghan philanthropists and social activists in July 1979 in Peshawar, Pakistan. Union Aid was serving Afghan Refugees and host communities living in/around refugee camps through various projects in three main sectors; health, education and skill development. UA has been providing basic health services through hospitals, Basic Health Units (BHUs), labor rooms, provision of prosthetic limbs and first aid trainings. UA facilitated Afghan Refugees in education sector through providing formal basic and higher education, skill development programs for men and women, literacy centers and scholarships.

Union Aid is actively providing regular support in humanitarian & development sectors such as, Healthcare, Nutrition, Education, Scholarships, Technical Vocational Education Trainings, Family Support Programs, Emergency Response and Support, Livelihoods, Food Security, Shelter, Construction/Rehabilitation of community level infrastructures, Environmental Protection, and WASH.

• Screen all under five years old children and pregnant and lactating women for acute malnutrition
• Lead individual and group nutrition counseling sessions tailored to the needs of clients and caregivers
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control measures.
• Ensure accurate recording of nutrition information in the clinic registers, and timely completion of summary reports.
• Record and carry-out growth monitoring including height, weight, MUAC measurement of all children under two years old.
• Deliver counseling for mothers/caregivers of all children under two years old on proper IYCF practices, prevention infections and community mobilization.
• Categorize all the children in Normal, Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
• Distributing of RUTF and RUSF for SAM and MAM diagnosed children and Super-Cereal for PLWs with acute malnutrition.
• Reporting: Report daily activities, achievements, success-story/lesson learned and challenges to the team leader on daily basis.
• Health Promotion: Promote and raise awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and exclusive breastfeeding through community engagement activities.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the Nutrition Officer and other healthcare staff to ensure a coordinated approach to service delivery.
• Fulfil any other assignment given by his/her supervisor

• Graduate from reputable nursing institute,
• At least two years experience as Nutrition Nurse,
• Dietitians and nutritionists must keep up with food and nutrition,
• Ability to Awareness , Diagnosis and treatment
• Understanding local languages ( Dari , Pashto ) and  knowledge of English

• Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email.
• Attach your updated CV and application letter
• Aplications received after the closing date will not be considered
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

hr@unionaid.org