· Provide tailored one to one counseling sessions, based on initial assessments, offering practical advice and education to mothers on the key issues of Infant and young child feeding practices.
· Ensure all mothers/care givers are aware of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the initial 06 months.
· Discourage and educate mothers on health risks associated with 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.
· Use the educational materials provided on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, providing accurate, practical and specific advice for the mother's needs.
· Conduct MUAC screening for children aged 6–59 months in health facility settings.
· Correctly measure and interpret MUAC readings according to national or organizational guidelines.
· Identify cases of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
· Refer children with severe acute malnutrition or medical complications to stabilization centers.
· Educate patients on disease prevention, treatment adherence, and lifestyle modification.
· Maintain confidentiality and ensure ethical counseling practices.
· Maintain accurate patient counseling records (soft and hard copy).
· Prepare periodic reports as per program requirements.
· Ensure compliance with institutional documentation standards.
· Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals for patient referrals and follow-up.
· Adhere to institutional policies, ethical guidelines, and program protocols.
· Ensure alignment with institutional patient-centered goals.
· Perform any other task assigned by the immediate supervisor that is commensurate with your knowledge and skills.
Note: “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”