Operational Units
In carrying out its functions, the NFNC operates through four technical units, other than the Accounts and administration units which support the operations. The units include;
- Research and Planning Unit
- Public Health and Community Nutrition Unit
- Nutrition Education and Communications Unit and
- Training and Collaboration Unit
Research and Planning Unit
- Through surveys and other methods collect, analyse, interpret and disseminate nutrition and related data for decision making.
- Define the nature, magnitude and causes of malnutrition and areas most affected and the vulnerable groups
- In collaboration with other relevant organs, develop indicators for monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programmes
- Develop plans and strategies relevant to improving the nutritional status of the vulnerable groups in collaboration with other relevant government sectors.
- Maintain a food and nutrition data bank for Zambia.
- Monitor the implementation of Food and Nutrition Policy
Public Health and Community Nutrition Unit
- Coordinate implementation of public health activities by the nutrition sector.
- Promotion of the micronutrient control programme.
- Development of nutrition guidelines for various target groups and nutrition service providers.
- Advocate for the inclusion nutrition in sector development plans
- Provide technical backstopping on the implementation of nutrition programmes to key line ministries and other stakeholders.
Nutrition Education and Collaboration Unit
- Collate nutrition information already existing from research and other sources and translate into nutrition education materials for general public, policy makers and nutrition service providers.
- Create awareness and community interest in nutrition to the general public, through development and distribution of various Information Education and Communication Materials.
- Develop and maintain up to date communication strategy.
- Plan and organize nutrition education seminars and workshops.
- Advocate for nutrition improvement to leaders and policy makers
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of communication messages and materials.
- Maintain the Commission Library and ensure acquisition of relevant up to date publications.
Training and Collaboration Unit
- Develop and review training methodologies and plans for different nutrition service providers.
- Organize training courses in nutrition for different target groups.
- Collaborate with the Ministry of Education to review and include nutrition in the school curriculum.
- Service an-inter sectoral committee to provide forum to foster inter sectoral collaboration.
- Coordinate the activities of the nutrition groups.
