IYCF Officer (Medical)

TL;DR

IYCF Officer (Medical): Providing and monitoring Infant and Young Child Feeding activities in emergency settings with an accent on counseling, technical breastfeeding demonstrations, and community mobilization. Focus on integrating IYCF services with maternal and child health and building the capacity of health facility staff.

Location: Based in different districts/woredas under the field office

Company

hirify.global (IRC) is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations responding to conflict and disaster across more than 40 countries.

What you will do

• Implement and monitor IYCF activities according to IRC and national standards.
• Integrate IYCF services with maternal and child health services, including under-5 OPD, EPI, and ANC.
• Establish and strengthen mother-to-mother (MTM) support groups and provide technical training.
• Provide one-on-one and group counseling for pregnant and lactating women regarding IYCF practices.
• Conduct formative assessments for key behaviors and develop culturally appropriate IEC materials.
• Coordinate with CMAM officers and health facility staff to ensure integrated nutrition and health delivery.

Requirements

• BSC/Diploma in Nursing, Midwife, or Public Health.
• Professional License required.
• Certified in IYCF and IMAM/CMAM.
• Experience: 1 year for postgraduates, 2 years for Degree holders, or 5 years for Diploma holders, with at least 2 years in emergency health and nutrition.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in local languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer focused on merit and diversity.
• Commitment to narrowing the gender gap in leadership.
• Provision of parental leave and gender-sensitive security protocols.
• Work environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, and objectivity.