Job Vacancy: Nutrition Officer

Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) is seeking qualified and dedicated professionals for the position of Nutrition Officer to support its Community-Based Nutrition Support Programme in Katsina State.

Location

Katsina State – Batsari, Danmusa, Dutsinma, Kurfi, and Safana LGAs

Contract Duration

3 months (with possibility of renewal)

Number of Vacancies

Reports To

Nutrition Coordinator

Experience Requirement

2–3 years in community-based nutrition programming

Job Purpose

The Nutrition Officer will provide technical leadership and field supervision for community-based nutrition activities, including the management of Tom Brown care groups, supervision of Nutrition Assistants, Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs), facilitators, and Lead Mothers. The role ensures effective collaboration with Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency for quality programme implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation & Supervision: Supervise Nutrition Assistants, community nutrition activities, beneficiary screening, enrolment, and follow-up. Oversee care group activities and ensure adherence to WFP Tom Brown programme standards.
Training & Capacity Building: Train and mentor Nutrition Assistants, facilitators, CNMs, and Lead Mothers on programme standards, MUAC screening, community-based nutrition monitoring, and hygiene practices.
Community Screening & Case Identification: Oversee house-to-house screening, proper enrolment of beneficiaries, and growth monitoring.
Programme Coordination: Liaise with KSPHCDA and other stakeholders, coordinate grain redemption, distribution of Non-Food Items, and ensure correct usage of programme data tools.
Monitoring & Reporting: Ensure accurate documentation, compile and submit beneficiary lists and monthly reports, and address programme incidents promptly.
Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as required to support programme success.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field
2–3 years of experience in community-based nutrition programs, preferably with MIYCN focus
Experience supervising community health workers or nutrition staff
Knowledge of national nutrition guidelines, MIYCN, IMAM, and integrated health-nutrition programming
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic data collection
Fluency in English and Hausa; candidates from target LGAs preferred

Personal Attributes

Empathy, integrity, resilience, problem-solving skills, and adherence to GHIV Africa’s PSEA/GBV and Child Safeguarding policies

Application Link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyxhV2SulYVtG0i-RuAJC-J3SFq1AC6zXm03-VYwVQ59weZw/viewform?pli=1

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.