Health and Nutrition Program Assistant at Freshbreeze Initiative for Unity, Socio-Economic and Leadership Development (FID)

Job Summary

• Our organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health and Nutrition Program Assistant to support our health and nutrition programs in Borno State.
• The Health and Nutrition Program Assistant will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of health and nutrition activities under the project.
• The role ensures quality delivery of community outreach, capacity-building, data collection, and coordination tasks.
• The successful candidate will work closely with community volunteers, health workers, government stakeholders, and other project team members to improve access to lifesaving health and nutrition services for target populations.

Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation:

• Support the day-to-day implementation of health and nutrition activities in assigned communities.
• Assist in organizing community sensitization, screening sessions, and nutrition education activities.
• Coordinate and supervise Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), peer educators, or community mobilizers.
• Support health facility-based interventions, including MUAC screening, referrals, growth monitoring, IYCF counselling, and follow-up.
• Ensure adherence to national guidelines for nutrition and primary health care interventions.

Community Mobilization & Capacity Strengthening:

• Facilitate community entry, stakeholder engagement, and mobilization for program activities.
• Assist in the training of CHVs, peer educators, and caregivers on IYCF, nutrition screening, hygiene promotion, and health practices.
• Provide supportive supervision and mentorship to community structures.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:

• Collect and compile accurate data on health and nutrition activities using approved tools (e.g., registers, KOBO, ODK).
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure quality service delivery and compliance with project standards.
• Support MEAL teams with activity verification, success stories, beneficiary feedback, and monitoring exercises.
• Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports for the Health & Nutrition Officer.

Coordination & Representation:

• Maintain regular communication with health facilities, LGA health authorities, and community leaders.
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings (e.g., Nutrition Sector, Health Coordination).
• Support supply chain follow-up, including requesting, receiving, and tracking nutrition commodities and IEC materials.

Safeguarding & Accountability:

• Ensure adherence to safeguarding and PSEA policies in all program activities.
• Promote accountability to beneficiaries through feedback mechanisms and inclusive programming.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately following organizational procedures.

Qualifications /  Experience 
Education

• Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, or related field.

Experience:

• At least 1–2 years of experience supporting health or nutrition programming in humanitarian or development settings.
• Experience working with communities in Northern Nigeria is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in MUAC screening, IYCF counselling, referrals, or primary health care support.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with national CMAM, IYCF, and Primary Health Care guidelines.
• Basic data collection and reporting skills (KOBO, ODK, Excel).
• Ability to conduct community mobilization and training sessions.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in English, Hausa, or other local languages is an added advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• Respectful, culturally sensitive, and committed to humanitarian values.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proactive, motivated, and willing to travel frequently to field locations.

Working Condition: 

• Office-Based:Primary work is in FID’s Maiduguri office.
• Field Visits:Occasional travel to project sites (expenses covered by FID).
• Hours:Full-time (8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday).
• Environment:Collaborative, youth-friendly, and gender-sensitive workspace.

What Will You Gain
Learning & Development Opportunities:

• Valuable experience in NGO administration, logistics, and procurement
• Exposure to real-world organizational operations and team coordination
• Mentorship and skill development opportunities from experienced development professionals.
• Certificate of completion and a professional reference letter upon successful completion
• Opportunity to build a network within the development and humanitarian sector
• Friendly and inclusive working environment.