Clinical Nutritionist Interns for the USAID/Tanzania Lishe (Nutrition) Project at Chemonics International Inc.

Clinical Nutritionist Interns for the USAID/Tanzania Lishe (Nutrition) Project | Dar es salaam, Tanzania | 2024
Chemonics
International Inc, a U.S. based international development consulting
firm, seeks Clinical Nutritionist Interns for the USAID/Tanzania Lishe
(Nutrition) Project. The five-year project aims to strengthen health and
food market systems that promote the adoption of optimal
nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted
regions in Tanzania. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for
making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Candidates
must be recent graduates in clinical nutrition, dietetics, human
nutrition or a related field from an accredited institution. The
clinical nutritionist interns will be based in regional or district
health facilities for one year and will engage in hands-on experience
with patient management and treatment. Ideal candidates will be expected
to effectively promote quality delivery of nutrition interventions at
health facilities. The interns will be
strategically located in the Project’s five regions of Njombe, Songwe,
Rukwa, Katavi, and Kigoma, contributing to the improvement of healthcare
and nutrition education in these regions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide
  technical assistance in the implementation and monitoring of
  hospital-based quality improvement projects such as quality improvement;
  maternal, infant, young child, and adolescent nutrition; and the
  Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in the designated health facilities.
• Provide technical support to health facilities for the establishment of nutrition units/corners, including ECCD.
• Quality
  Improvement Initiatives: Collaborate with regional Project coordinators
  to facilitate hospital-based quality improvement initiatives for
  clinical nutrition in their health facilities.
• Patient Nutrition
  Education: Provide individual and group nutrition education sessions
  for clients focusing on infant maternal and young child feeding and
  promotion of the 10 Steps of Successful Breast Feeding.
• Management
  of Acute Nutrition (MAM): Lead menu planning for therapeutic diets for
  MAM clients according to prescribed guideline and the treatment of MAM
  in children under five years of age.
• Nutritional Assessment:
  Learn to conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including
  obtaining diet histories, analyzing dietary intake, assessing
  anthropometric measurements, and interpreting laboratory data.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments,
  interventions, and progress notes in accordance with facility policies
  and procedures.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Communicate
  effectively with members of the healthcare team, including physicians,
  nurses, therapists, and other allied health professionals to coordinate
  patient care and optimize outcomes.
• Research and Evidence-Based
  Practice: Stay updated on current nutrition research and evidence-based
  practice guidelines, incorporating new findings into patient care when
  appropriate.
• Professional Development: Participate in
  educational seminars, workshops, and conferences to enhance knowledge
  and skills in clinical nutrition and dietetics.
• Project
  Reporting: Enhance overall Project reporting (monthly, quarterly, and
  annually) by consistently updating Project leaders on success stories,
  challenges, and key lessons learned from the implementation of
  hospital-based quality improvement projects in their regions.
• Monitoring
  and Evaluation: Actively participate in Project surveys, engaging in
  data collection, analysis, and the development of conclusions and
  recommendations aimed at strengthening clinical nutritional services in
  health services.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, human nutrition or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong
  written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to
  effectively educate and counsel patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including electronic health record systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth in the field of clinical nutrition and dietetics.
• Background in research methodologies related to clinical nutrition.
• Experience in community engagement and outreach programs related to nutrition and healthcare education.
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail.

Application Instructions:
To apply for any of the below positions, please submit a CV and application through this link.
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as candidates will
be contacted on a rolling basis. Applicants should indicate their
regional preference with their application. The internship is unpaid,
but Chemonics will provide a transportation stipend of TSh.600,000 /
month. Chemonics will provide transportation costs from successful
candidates’ homes of record to the region to their assigned region.
Go to our Homepage To Get Relevant Information.
This
application will close on Friday, May 31, 2024. No telephone
inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Applicants should
indicate their regional preference with their application.