06 Sep
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Nisarg Foundation
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Udhampur
06 Sep
Nisarg Foundation
Udhampur
Role: Community Nutritionist (Aspirational Health Project)
Location:Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir
Contract Duration:12 Months
1. Project Context
As part of the Aspirational Health Initiative, we are deploying digital health kiosks across Udhampur to provide real-time vital screenings. The Community Nutritionist will act as the primary clinical expert for individuals flagged by these kiosks, specifically focusing on malnutrition and chronic lifestyle diseases.
2. Core Responsibilities
- Clinical Triage:Monitor kiosk data and provide immediate nutritional counseling to community members identified with high-risk vitals (Anemia, Malnutrition, BMI imbalances).
- Case Management:Develop and monitor personalised nutrition recovery plans for identified community members.
- Content Localisation:Develop and adapt IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials in Dogri, Hindi, and Urduto improve nutritional literacy. -Group Intervention:Lead 50+ community health sessions focusing on chronic disease management and preventive dietary habits.
- Stakeholder Engagement:Act as a bridge between the health kiosk technology and the community, fostering trust and encouraging long-term lifestyle changes. -Data Management:Maintain digital records of patient progress and malnutrition recovery rates.
- Last-Mile Delivery:Ensure 500+ IEC kits reach targeted households, especially those in backward panchayats.
3. Qualifications & Requirements
- Academic:Masters or Bachelors in Social Work, Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health.
- Certification:Registration with the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA)or a similar body is preferred.
- Languages:Native or professional fluency in Dogri, Hindi, and Urdu is mandatory. -Experience:3+ years in community health, NGO sectors, or clinical dietetics in rural settings.
- Soft Skills:Solid empathetic communication, public speaking abilities, and a proactive approach to preventive care.
4. Key Milestones
- Outreach:Distribution of 500
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