Overview

The Nutrition Assistant will be responsible for delivering high-quality Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) services at both community and health facility levels.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct community awareness and sensitization on:

CMAM (Community Management of Acute Malnutrition)
IYCF practices
Causes, prevention, and treatment of malnutrition

Participate in screening children under five, referrals, and follow-up of malnourished cases
Support community mobilization activities in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), local leaders, and stakeholders
Submit timely weekly and monthly reports, including MUAC screening data
Establish and support Mother-to-Mother Support Groups for IYCF
Strengthen coordination and communication with CMAM staff and other team members
Conduct health education sessions on infant and young child feeding practices
Support the establishment of Care Groups (CGs) to enhance community knowledge and support for mothers
Assist in recruiting and training care group promoters
Strengthen linkages between beneficiaries and health facilities/CMAM services
Conduct home visits and participate in nutrition surveillance activities
Provide direct IYCF support services, including growth monitoring
Organize food demonstration sessions and community discussions
Conduct focus group discussions to identify barriers to proper feeding practices
Ensure gender mainstreaming and integration with other sectors
Support documentation, including case studies and success stories
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Diploma or Certificate in Community Health Extension Work (CHEW)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Nutrition Assistant or in a similar role
Previous experience with NGOs is an added advantage
Experience in supervising and training team members
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Understanding of nutrition programs such as CMAM and IYCF
Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing environments
Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages such as Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage