IYCF Counsellor

IYCF Counsellor

We are currently responding to the high influx of refugees and migrants through Infant and Young Children Feeding programmes,. We are active in Opatovac transit camps through a partnership with UNICEF. We are looking for several breastfeeding counsellors with:

• Basic knowledge of optimal infant and young child feeding practices and a willingness to learn
• English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills .
• Flexible, positive approach to working in a stressful environment willingness to work unsociable hours on a rota basis

As a counsellor, you will be responsible for:

Identification:

• Identify and assess mothers/caregivers and their infants to identify specific feeding support needs

Counselling:

• Provide one on one infant and young child feeding counselling for mothers of breastfed and non-breastfed infants
• Raise awareness on best feeding practices for infants and young children amongst family members

Maintenance of activities in the mother-baby areas:

• Ensure a safe space for counselling, breastfeeding and feeding of young children
• Meet the basic needs of mothers and infants through targeted provision of appropriate items

Reporting:

• Keep a register of mothers and children receiving  support;
• Record any donations, or untargeted distributions, of infant formula, bottles and teats

Please send your CV in English, with the following subject: IYCF- SCUK- Croatia to our HR Officer at recruitmentcroatiascuk@gmail.com Your CV should include two referees (former line managers)‘s contact details (email and phone numbers)