Infant & Young Child Feeding Counselor

Indus Hospital; Muzaffargarh; On-site; PKR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus Hospital in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan, invites applications for a Counselor - PHI role. You will provide tailored counseling to mothers, promote exclusive breastfeeding, and conduct MUAC screenings for children 6–59 months, with referrals to stabilization centers when needed.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in counseling or public health. You will document encounters, support program goals, and collaborate with doctors and nurses in routine care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in counseling or public health.
• Ability to communicate effectively with mothers and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one counseling sessions based on initial assessments.
• Educate mothers on exclusive breastfeeding for 0–6 months.
• Conduct MUAC screening for children 6–59 months.
• Refer malnourished children to stabilization centers as needed.
• Maintain confidential patient counseling records and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with clinicians for referrals and follow-up.

Skills

Counseling skills

Maternal health

MUAC measurement

Breastfeeding education

Referral coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MUAC tape

Job description

Indus Hospital in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan, invites applications for a Counselor - PHI role. You will provide tailored counseling to mothers, promote exclusive breastfeeding, and conduct MUAC screenings for children 6–59 months, with referrals to stabilization centers when needed.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in counseling or public health. You will document encounters, support program goals, and collaborate with doctors and nurses in routine care.