To expedite the recruitment of district nutrition officers
Description
Fourth Health, Population, Nutrition Sector Program
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Recruitment District Nutrition Officers
Description
Recruitment of 64 District Nutrition Officers:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), in collaboration with the Ministries of Finance (MoF) and Public Administration, and the Cabinet Division commit to the recruitment of 64 District Nutrition Officers (DNOs) by 2025 through the implementation of the Health Population and Nutrition Sector Programme (HPNSP), and led by the Institute of Public Health Nutrition (IPHN). The estimated total cost of recruiting and employing 64 District Nutrition Officers is BDT 16 crore which includes required resources and training. The recruitment and employment of DNOs will be coordinated and monitored by IPHN, with support of the DGHS.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Unverified
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| SMARTness index |
Upper moderate
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Details
| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Enabling >
Operational
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Number of nutrition offficers in position |
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| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 0 nutrition officers | 2021 |
| Target | 64 nutrition officers |
