For candidates that need to help children around the world and support the Save the Children mission, should simply check the comprehensive details and guide to secure this opportunity for Nutrition Officer in Yobe.
Abou the Role
Coordinate with partners to ensure quality of nutrition screening for children under-5 conducted by Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNM) in target Communities.
Supervise and support the provision of OTP Services in target communities together with the IMAM team.
Ensure quality of MIYCN counselling sessions is provided during Support group meetings and one-on-one counselling at health facilities.
Ensure integration by coordinating with other sectors such as WASH, Health, and CP to ensure complementary services are providedMonitor nutrition commodities supplied (RUTF, MNP, and others) to ensure proper utilization and avoid stockoutsWith support from the Nutrition coordinator, coordinate with partners to ensure quality MIYCN sessions are conducted in Project-supported Communities.
Build capacity of local partners, Health Workers, CNMs, and Mother Leaders by providing on-the-job coaching on IMAM and M-IYCN and other identified capacity building needs.
Support Project-level nutrition assessment/surveys as approved by Donor. Support quality data collection of activities conducted in the Communities.
Promote increasing awareness of appropriate nutrition behaviour in project communities by ensuring behaviour change materials are visible in supported communities and health facilities.Support the development of case studies and success stories from programme implementation.
Provide maternal and child-care/feeding key messages to beneficiaries of the food program during food distribution.Plan Project activities in line with the Detailed implementation plan, ensuring they are conducted as planned and in the right quality Support the Project coordinator in procurements for the projectAssess and identify service delivery gaps for improves service deliverySupport the Project coordinator in budgeting and reporting of activities Support other duties as assigned.
Requirements for the Position
Certificate or Degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Health sciences, or equivalent with post NYSC experience.
Experience and SkillsEssential:
Recommended a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a humanitarian and development environment, including significant field operations experience and experience working with the MOH and working in a consortiumExtensive knowledge of nutrition and health interventions.
Extensive experience in stakeholders’ management, participation in TWGs, and other coordination meetings.Significant knowledge of humanitarian and development systems, institutions, and donors, and best practices in emergency managementAbility to analyze information, evaluate options, and to think and plan strategically.Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skillsFluency in written and spoken English and at least one major Nigerian LanguageAbility and willingness to travel frequently, live and work in difficult physical conditions in an area of potential insecurity.Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Practices.