Overview

Save the Children is seeking a Health and Nutrition Coordinator to lead Maternal, Child Health (MCH) and Nutrition interventions in Katsina State, Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

Lead implementation of Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition activities under the Core Group Polio Project (CGPP)
Oversee integrated health services including ANC, PNC, immunization, IMCI, and reproductive health
Supervise nutrition interventions including screening, referral, and treatment of acute malnutrition
Ensure adherence to national, WHO, and donor standards in service delivery
Strengthen integration of health, nutrition, WASH, and FSL interventions
Train and supervise health workers, community mobilizers, and traditional birth attendants
Support quality assurance in health facilities and community health systems
Represent Save the Children in technical working groups and stakeholder forums
Contribute to donor reporting and programme documentation

Requirements

Medical Doctor or Public Health Specialist (clinical background required)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in integrated primary healthcare and nutrition programmes
Experience working with INGOs is required
Strong knowledge of maternal, child health, and nutrition programming
Strong communication, leadership, and reporting skills
Willingness to travel extensively in the field