IYCF Counsellor (1 position)

SRCS (Bisha Cas) is seeking a qualified candidates for the following positions;
Job Title: IYCF Counsellor (1 position)
Grade: Band 3
Reporting to: Sub-branch Health Officer.
Duty Station: Habasha clinic. Badhan sub-branch office, Sanaag region.
Posting Date: March 4, 2026.
Posting Expiry Date: March 10, 2026.
Contract Type: 1 year, possibly with an extension.
Overall job purpose
The role of the IYCF counsellor is to provide technical assistance in infant and young child feeding
(IYCF) awareness and ensure appropriate and consistent IYCF messages to mothers and other
caretakers at nutrition services sites.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Program Implementation
 To lead group education sessions for mothers and caretakers of children under 2 years old.
 To provide skilled 1:1 (one-to-one counselling) breastfeeding counselling for mothers
experiencing difficulties in breastfeeding; including supporting the re-lactation.
 Facilitate and conduct father support and mother support group.
 Assess mothers and their children to identify specific feeding support needs.
 Provide Pregnant women with preparatory counselling for breastfeeding and early initiation of
breastfeeding within one hour (colostrum feeding), to ensure the prevention of pre-lacteal feeds
and bottle feeding
 Provide mothers with practical advice on correct attachment and positioning when
breastfeeding, timely introduction of complementary foods and respond to any concerns or local
taboos associated with IYCF
 Advise mothers on the appropriate time to introduce complementary feeding, promote the
continuation of Breastfeeding up to 2 years old.
 Educating the mothers on the quality, quantity, and frequency of complementary feeds to
promote adequate weight gain.
 Discourage and educate mothers on the dangers of bottle feeding, and mixed feeding (by
exchanging used bottles for cups and spoons, and breastfeeding before 6 months)
 Counselling the mothers on good maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
 Follow up with the mothers/caretakers who have already received one-to-one counselling and
do home visits when required.
 Closely work with the TSFP/OTP nurses, TSFP PLW Auxiliary nurse and ANC/PNC responsible
person.
 Keep a register of mothers and children attending education sessions and receiving skilled
assessment and support.
 Responsible for all IYCF activities at the clinic level
 The IYCF nurse should be flexible and adaptable with regard to the implementation of daily
work/activities.
 She Collects and compiles the IYCF reports and submits to the Head Nurse
 Timely submission of weekly and Monthly IYCF reports to the head.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nurse, Midwife, Public health, and nutrition.
Required Job Experience and Competencies
 Minimum 2 years relevant experience in maternal and child health with significant
experience in managing CMAM & IYCF programs.
 Knowledge of infant and young child feeding practices and a willingness to learn
 Capacity to keep accurate records of activities and report in a timely manner
 Ability to make a work plan and direct work independently
 Has own children/experience of breastfeeding
 Ability to work collaboratively and as part of the team nutrition team
 Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive,
and empathize with children and their careers
 Understanding of local language and culture is mandatory.

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Application process:
 Interested candidates should complete the Employment Application Form
attached to this email as well as an updated Cover letter and email them to
Recruitment.hrco@srcs-bishacas.org before or on March 10, 2026.
 Kindly ensure to mention the job title in the subject line of your application
email.
NB:
 You must be available to start work as soon as possible and willing to work in
all areas under Sanag region.
 Applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered,
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.