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Locum Nutritionist at International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 3 hours ago (28 Sep 2026) Updated about 3 hours ago
Job Description
The Locum Nutritionist with the International Rescue Committee provides nutrition assessment and therapeutic care to vulnerable populations in Nairobi. The role includes screening for acute malnutrition, delivering treatment protocols and supporting micronutrient supplementation programs. The position requires a qualified nutrition professional with field experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field
- Master’s preferred
- • Minimum 2 years experience in clinical or humanitarian nutrition programs
- • Knowledge of emergency nutrition interventions and WHO standards
- • Strong communication and documentation skills
- • Ability to work in challenging field environments
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Conduct nutrition screening and assess nutritional status of beneficiaries
- • Implement treatment plans for acute malnutrition following WHO guidelines
- • Provide micronutrient supplementation and counseling
- • Record and report nutrition data accurately
- • Train community health workers on nutrition protocols
- • Collaborate with senior nutrition officers and other program staff