Location: Katsina State
Contract Duration: November 2026 – March 2027
Application Deadline: November 11, 2026
About Malteser International
Malteser International is an international humanitarian relief organisation providing assistance to vulnerable communities affected by crises and emergencies.
About the Position
The Nutrition Officer will support the implementation and monitoring of nutrition interventions in health facilities and communities. The role involves ensuring quality nutrition services, supporting health workers, monitoring supplies, and promoting effective community-based nutrition activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of quality nutrition services in health facilities and communities.
- Monitor nutrition supplies and essential commodities.
- Train and provide supportive supervision to health workers and community volunteers.
- Monitor nutrition indicators, manage data, and prepare programme reports.
- Support community nutrition awareness, screening, and referral activities.
- Ensure compliance with national and international nutrition standards.
- Coordinate with government health authorities and implementing partners.
Requirements
The supplied vacancy announcement does not specify a formal degree requirement or minimum years of experience. However, candidates should have relevant knowledge or experience in:
- Nutrition interventions in health facilities and communities.
- Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM).
- Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN).
- Community-based screening, referrals, and malnutrition management.
- Training and supervision of health workers and community volunteers.
- Nutrition data management, monitoring, and reporting.
- Coordination with government health authorities and implementing partners.
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be according to Malteser International’s salary grade. Additional benefits include:
- Group Life Insurance.
- Health Insurance Package (single/family plan).
- 13th Month Pay.
- Annual Leave.
- Compensation Leave.
- Academic Leave.
- Wedding Leave.
- Compassionate Leave, where applicable.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply below USING APPLY ONLINE NOW BUTTON
Application Deadline: November 11, 2026.