west Guji and west Hararge, Oromia
Plan International Ethiopia
Rapid/detailed assessment of Infant and Young Child feeding practices in mothers/care givers at existing health facilities (HC & HP). Conduct Simple Rapid Assessment (SRA) of all mothers with children under 24 months that attend the OTP/TSFP program through the existing health facilities at Kebele level.Conduct detailed assessment of child feeding practices in women that require additional support or reveal difficulties.Complete and maintain individual breastfeeding beneficiary report cards.Perform close monitoring of all beneficiaries, including follow up checks with community mobilisers (HDAs) and summaries of total number of mothers attended to.Maintain clear communication with all other CMAM program staff regarding the status of beneficiaries, including OTP nurse, measures. 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 6 months.Discourage and educate mothers on the dangers of feeding bottles through creating strong awareness in the communityProvide 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.Ensure a comfortable, calm environment for counseling sessions and maintain good relationships with the beneficiaries.Establishing of IYCF integration within all CMAM components.