Anthropometry Assistant - Lahore
Region & Saiwal Region

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Facilitation Centre Coordinator, the Anthropometry Assistant will be responsible for conducting high-quality anthropometric assessments, maintaining accurate programme records, providing nutrition counselling and Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC), and supporting beneficiary services in accordance with Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) protocols. The incumbent will ensure quality service delivery, accurate reporting, and compliance with programme and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate anthropometric assessments, including MUAC, weight, height/length, and oedema screening for children and Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLWs) in accordance with BNP protocols and quality standards.
• Maintain and update TSFP, SAM/MAM, anthropometric registers, referral slips, and other programme records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
• Provide nutrition counselling and deliver Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) sessions on maternal, infant and young child nutrition, hygiene practices, health-seeking behaviours, and the appropriate use of Specialized Nutritious Food (SNF).
• Ensure all anthropometric equipment is functional, calibrated, clean, safely stored, and readily available for service delivery.
• Support the Facilitation Centre Coordinator in preparing and submitting daily, weekly, monthly, and Monthly Data Review (MDR) reports with complete and accurate data.
• Assist in managing beneficiary flow and crowd management to ensure organized, efficient, and beneficiary-friendly service delivery.
• Support identification, follow-up, documentation, and referral tracking of defaulters and due cases, particularly Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) beneficiaries.
• Coordinate effectively with Facilitation Centre staff, health facility personnel, community stakeholders, and beneficiaries to facilitate smooth programme implementation.
• Ensure compliance with programme guidelines, safeguarding principles, infection prevention and control measures, occupational health and safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Perform any other programme-related duties assigned by the Facilitation Centre Coordinator or Supervisor.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Food Science, Nursing, or another relevant health-related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in anthropometric screening, nutrition programmes, CMAM, TSFP, maternal and child health, or humanitarian/development programmes.
• Previous experience with the Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP), WFP-supported programmes, UNICEF, or government health and nutrition initiatives will be an added advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Sound knowledge of anthropometric measurement techniques and nutrition screening.
• Familiarity with CMAM, TSFP, SAM/MAM case management, and nutrition counselling.
• Good record-keeping, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with beneficiaries and communities.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office applications.
• Fluency in Urdu; proficiency in the local language of the duty station will be an advantage.

ACT International has a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, child abuse, and all forms of abuse and exploitation

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. ACT International reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.