Counselor - PHI

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Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Experience: Minimum 01 year of experience. · 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.”