Nurse

ABOUT US:

At Action Against Hunger, we drive change from the ground up, aiming to cultivate a healthier world.

Since inception in 1979, our work has impacted the lives of 21 Million individuals through a network of 9,000 humanitarian professionals across 59 countries. In India, our operations from the grassroots upwards, are focused on taking decisive action to create a healthier nation.
In India, we are one of the few NGOs focusing specifically on maternal and child health with various nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions. Our teams engage with communities in remote and hard-to-reach areas, identifying and addressing nutritional challenges in children. We empower mothers and families with knowledge and awareness so they can see their children grow up strong and for whole communities to prosper.

We operate in 1,312 villages in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Gujarat.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Plan and implementCommunity Based Management of Acute Malnutrition(CMAM)program activities as per prescribed protocols

· Oversee the Energy Dense Nutritional Supplements (EDNS) program for Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) children

· Conduct clinical examinations of children and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) registered in the program, as per established requirements and plans

· Ensure treatments are administered in accordance with prescribed medical instructions

· Conduct nutritional follow-ups with beneficiaries in collaboration with the program team to monitor and support their nutritional well-being

· Review data for accuracy, noting any errors or inconsistencies found

· Identify patients who are not responding to treatment, enabling timely review and adjustment of care plans

· Arrange for the timely transfer of patients with medical complications to a hospital or medical facility and ensure follow-up care

· Ensure effective referral of new Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) children to Nutrition Rehabilitation and Clinical Treatment Centre (NRCTC) and coordinate with NRCTC staff for seamless collaboration

· Regularly update beneficiary information on cards, registers, or designated formats

· Ensure the program is always adequately equipped and supplied with the necessary nutritional requirements– Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), Energy Dense Nutritional Supplements (EDNS), stationeries and measuring equipment etc

· Update medical and anthropometry records, submit weekly and monthly report to Field Officer

· Participate with the team in the training provided and conduct one-to-one counselling sessions on identified topics

· Carry out other relevant duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisors

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Registered Nurse – bachelor’s in science (BSC) Nursing with specialization in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) or Nutrition

· Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) / General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with experience in maternal and child health

· Minimum one year of experience of working with children/Pregnant & Lactating Women (PLWs) in field is a must

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

· Effective communication and teamwork

· Community-focused and compassionate, prioritizing welfare and well-being

· Capacity to follow a protocol

· Requires strong reporting skills including accurate documentation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹21,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Maharashtra Nursing Counsel (Required)

Work Location: In person