Nutritionist

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Background/IRC Summary: 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over countries and U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Since 2007, IRC has worked with refugees and other vulnerable populations in Jordan focusing on urban and camp interventions addressing health, protection, economic development, and early childhood development for Syrian refugees and host communities. IRC through its health program has been providing essential Primary and Reproductive Health (RH) services to Syrian refugees and vulnerable host communities in Jordan.

Job Overview/Summary:

The Nutritionist will support the IRC Primary Health Care (PHC) team at Zaatari refugee camp by providing nutritional assessment, counseling, and treatment services to Syrian refugees in Zaatari camp. Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Health Officer, the Nutritionist will work closely with internal medicine care, reproductive health care, and pediatric care providers to deliver integrated nutrition support for patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), reproductive health needs, and children, including identification and management of malnutrition. The Nutritionist will collaborate closely with specialized doctors across the clinic to ensure nutrition care is aligned with each patient's clinical treatment plan, in accordance with national and international nutrition protocols and standards.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct nutritional assessments for patients referred from, using standardized anthropometric and clinical measures (e.g., weight, height/length, MUAC, BMI)
• Identify and classify cases of malnutrition (acute, chronic, micronutrient deficiencies) among children, pregnant and lactating women, and adults with NCDs, in accordance with MoH/WHO protocols.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans in coordination with the referring physician, aligned with each patient's overall clinical treatment plan.
• Provide therapeutic and supplementary feeding guidance for malnourished patients and monitor progress through scheduled follow-up visits.
• Refer complicated malnutrition cases or cases requiring specialized medical intervention to the appropriate physician or external facility and track outcomes.
• Provide dietary counseling and diet planning support for patients with diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and other NCDs, in coordination with the Internist.
• Support patient education on the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including weight management and adherence to therapeutic diets.
• Provide nutrition counseling for pregnant and lactating women, including guidance on micronutrient supplementation (e.g., iron, folic acid) in coordination with the RH team
• Support the identification and management of nutrition-related risks during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
• Provide infant and young child feeding (IYCF) counseling to caregivers, including guidance on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and age-appropriate nutrition practices
• Screen children for acute malnutrition and growth monitoring and coordinate referral and treatment pathways with pediatric care providers.
• Collaborate closely with the Internist, RH team, pediatric care providers, and other specialized doctors to ensure nutrition care is integrated into each patient's broader clinical management.
• Participate in case discussions and clinical meetings to align nutrition interventions with treatment plans across specialties.
• Provide technical guidance and training to clinic staff on basic nutrition screening and referral procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date nutrition assessment records, care plans, and follow-up documentation in the Health Information System (HIS).
• Prepare periodic reports on nutrition activities, malnutrition caseloads, and outcomes, as required by the Senior Health Officer
• Perform other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned by the Senior Health Officer

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Senior Health Officer.

Other Internal contacts: Senior Health Manager

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition.

Work Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a clinical nutrition role, preferably including experience in the management of malnutrition, maternal and child nutrition, and NCD-related dietary counseling.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of nutritional assessment methods, including anthropometric measurement (weight, height/length, MUAC, BMI) and clinical signs of malnutrition
• Knowledge of MoH/WHO protocols for the management of acute and chronic malnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies
• Knowledge of infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices and maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation
• Knowledge of the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, etc.)
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and specialists across internal medicine, reproductive health, and pediatric care to integrate nutrition care into treatment plans
• Experience developing and delivering nutrition education and counseling to patients and caregivers from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of Health Information Systems (HIS) and experience with clinical documentation and reporting
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload within a primary health care setting
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Fluency in Arabic required; working knowledge of English is required

Working Environment: The position is based in Zaatari camp.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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