Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) Training Facilitators 61 views1 applications

Introduction

ANPPCANSOM with the support of SHF and Somaliland Ministry of Health Development is implementing a live saving nutrition projects aimed to provide integrated management and prevention of acute malnutrition in Hargeisa, Berbera, Gabiley and Zeila districts-Somaliland.

As part of improving the quality of nutrition services provided to the beneficiaries, ANPPCANSOM is planning to provide Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) Training to nutrition staff in 22 health facilities and 2 stabilization centers funded by SHF. ANPPCANSOM is looking for IMAM Master Trainers to train 71 outpatient therapeutic staff from 22 health centers and 16 health workers from 2 stabilization centers. The training will enable the nutrition staff to acquire relevant skills in identification and management of acute malnutrition.

Overall Goal

The overall goal of the training is to enhance competences and skills necessary for the effective identification and management of acute malnutrition.

Specific Objectives

1. To train health staff on diagnosis and management of moderate and severe acute malnutrition;

1. To train health staff to acquire relevant skills for the diagnoses and management of different components of malnutrition (severe acute malnutrition management, moderate acute malnutrition management) in line with Somali IMAM guidelines;
2. To provide health staff with the necessary skills for the diagnosis and management of the severely malnourished children with medical complications;
3. To equip health workers with the knowledge and skills required related to admission and discharge procedures for children;
4. To equip health workers on standard recording and reporting formats for both outpatient and inpatient SAM cases;

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Scope of Work

The assignment is expected to be conducted from 29^th June to 3^rd July. 71 health staff from 22 health centers and 2 stabilization centers will participate in the IMAM training that will be held in Berbera, Hargeisa and Borama.

The following are key deliverables expected of this assignment and within the specified period

· Initial inception report detailing the methodology to be used to train staff;

· Updated IMAM Training Package materials, including facilitation guides, power points presentations, handouts and evaluation formats;

· A detailed work plan;

· A full report of the training, lessons learned in process and follow up action plan;

Education, Skills and Experience Required

· Advanced degree in medicine, nursing, or nutrient science. Additional qualifications including masters in public health are highly desirable;

· Certified IMAM trainer;

· At least 3 years’ experience in field work and coordination with national and international agencies and organization in the field of emergency nutrition intervention;

· Knowledge of main nutrition guidelines and practices is necessary (assessment, treatment, surveillance, monitoring and prevention), including the Somali nutrition guidelines ;

· Communication skills: Able to speak the local language (Somali), experience and the ability to write professional reports, the ability to deliver effective presentations;

· Training skills: the ability to transfer technical knowledge and skills;

Others

· The consultant will work closely with ANPPCAN-SOM SHF project manager and district project coordinators.

· ANPPCAN-SOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.