Organization: Jhpiego (MCGL-RISE IHP Project)
Job ID: 2026-7746
Locations: Abuja (FCT), Abakaliki (Ebonyi), and Birnin Kebbi (Kebbi)
Employment Type: Consultancy / Capacity Building Assignment
Application Closing Date: Not Specified (Immediate Need)
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Momentum Country and Global Leadership Integrated Health Project (MCGL-RISE IHP), implemented by Jhpiego, is seeking the expertise of Certified Master Trainers. This strategic assignment aims to strengthen the capacity of healthcare providers in the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) and Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN). The initiative is designed to improve nutritional outcomes for women, newborns, and children through the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality services.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
- Technical Instruction: Build the capacity of frontline health workers on updated national IMAM & MIYCN guidelines.
- Curriculum Customization: Review and adopt training modules, agendas, and presentations tailored to the specific Nigerian context.
- Training Facilitation: Conduct intensive 7-day MIYCN and 5-day IMAM training sessions.
- Strategic Planning: Provide technical support for facility-level action plans and integrate community-based volunteers into service delivery.
- Quality Assurance: Develop monitoring checklists and identify best practices to ensure ongoing service excellence.
- Documentation: Produce comprehensive reports including pre/post-test analysis, attendance records, and strategic recommendations for linkages and referrals.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
Education & Certification
- Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, or Medicine.
- Preferred: Master’s or PhD in a related health field.
- Mandatory: Certification as a National Master Trainer with formal training in IMAM, MIYCN, and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI).
Professional Experience
- Longevity: Over 10 years of hands-on experience in nutrition programming (Humanitarian and Development contexts).
- Track Record: Proven ability in building the capacity of State-level trainers, particularly for secondary health facilities.
- Liaison: Extensive experience coordinating with Government health systems and State-level stakeholders.
- Technical Writing: Adept at creating SOPs, job aids, and localized training manuals.
Skills & Competencies
- Communication: Fluency in English; proficiency in local languages (Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba) is highly advantageous.
- Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office for reporting and program management.
- Facilitation: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage diverse professional audiences.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Jhpiego global careers portal.
Jhpiego is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Success Blueprint: Jhpiego Master Trainer (Nutrition)
As a Master Trainer, you are not just a teacher—you are a technical authority. Jhpiego is looking for “Subject Matter Experts” who can navigate both the clinical complexities of malnutrition and the political landscape of state health systems.
1. The “Decade of Experience” Rule
The job description requires “over a decade of hands-on experience.”
- The Strategy: Your CV should not just list jobs; it should list Impact. Use the “C-A-R” method (Challenge, Action, Result).
- Example: “Faced with a 15% default rate in [State] IMAM programs, I redesigned the community referral link, resulting in a 30% increase in treatment completion over 12 months.”
2. Highlighting IMAM & MIYCN Synergy
This project (MCGL-RISE IHP) integrates these two components.
- Success Factor: Show that you understand the transition from Prevention (MIYCN) to Treatment (IMAM). Mention your experience with both Nutrition-Specific and Nutrition-Sensitive interventions.
- Technical Terms: Mention your familiarity with the latest “National IMAM Guidelines” and “MIYCN SOPs.”
3. Emphasize “State Master Trainer” Mentorship
Jhpiego specifically wants someone who can train other trainers, especially for secondary facilities.
- Pro-Tip: If you have been part of a National TOT (Training of Trainers) or have certified other state-level facilitators, place this in your professional summary.
- Action: Highlight your ability to develop Job Aids. Trainers love Master Trainers who provide them with tools (checklists, flowcharts, infographics) that make their jobs easier.
4. Language & Cultural Fluency (The Kebbi/Ebonyi Advantage)
With locations in Kebbi (North) and Ebonyi (South-East), regional knowledge is a major asset.
- Strategy: If you are applying for Kebbi, emphasize your Hausa fluency and understanding of Northern health systems. If Ebonyi, highlight your Igbo fluency and experience with South-Eastern community structures.
5. Managing the “Deliverables”
This role is deliverable-based (reports, pre/post-tests, action plans).
- Soft Skills: Highlight your Project Management and Reporting skills. Show that you can produce a “Comprehensive Training Report” that isn’t just a narrative, but a data-driven analysis of how the training changed health worker knowledge.
6. Final Application Checklist
- [ ] Certifications: Is your “National Master Trainer” status clearly visible?
- [ ] EPI Knowledge: Did you mention your training/certification in the Expanded Program on Immunization? (This is a specific requirement in the ad).
- [ ] SOP/Manuals: Can you provide or describe an SOP or manual you personally authored?
- [ ] Immediate Availability: As a consultancy-style master trainer role, they often need someone to start within weeks. State your availability clearly.
You are the technical architect of health worker excellence. Apply with authority.