Nutrition Assistant at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

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Location: Katsina State -Batsari, Danmusa, Dutsinma, Kurfi and Safana LGAs.
Contract Duration: 3 Months with the possibility of renewing
Report to: Nutrition Officer.

Job Purpose

The Nutrition Assistant will support the implementation of community-level nutrition activities including screening, follow-up of beneficiaries, Tom Brown care group activities, and community
mobilization. The position will work closely with Facilitators, CNMs, Lead Mothers, and KSPHCDA to ensure effective delivery of programme activities.

Key Responsibilities
Community Screening and Outreach

• Conduct house-to-house nutrition screening using MUAC to identify children with moderate acute malnutrition.
• Conduct follow-up visits and home visits for enrolled beneficiaries.
• Support routine monitoring and tracking of beneficiary progress.

Supervision of Community Structures

• Closely supervise Facilitators and Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs) in coordination with KSPHCDA.
• Support the selection and supervision of Lead Mothers across targeted communities.
• Ensure smooth implementation of biweekly Tom Brown activities within care groups.

Distribution and Operational Support

• Work closely with the Nutrition Officer and KSPHCDA to distribute Non-Food Items (NFIs) to Tom Brown groups and beneficiaries.
• Support the distribution and monitoring of Tom Brown blended flour within communities.
• Collaborate with KSPHCDA to facilitate processing support for Lead Mothers involved in

Tom Brown activities.

Data Collection and Reporting

• Ensure that programme data tools and registers are properly completed by Facilitators.
• Compile and submit beneficiary lists and activity reports to the Nutrition Officer.
• Support the preparation of monthly programme reports.

Community Engagement

• Support community sensitisation and mobilisation activities.
• Promote improved infant and young child feeding practices among caregivers.

Other Duties

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor to support programme implementation.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public health, Nursing, community Health or related field.
• Additional certification in Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF),CMAM,or Nutrition in

Emergencies is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience in Nutrition or health programs, preferably in NGO or humanitarian settings.
• Experience in delivering individual and group counseling, as well as providing psychological first aid.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable
• individuals.
• INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
• RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• GHIV AFRICA PSEA/GBV, AND CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICIES: The successful.

Application closing date: March 31, 2026