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

Location: Kaga,Jere and Nganzai -Borno State 

Duration: 6months

Slots: Three (3)

Reporting Line: Nutrition Officer

Nutrition Assistant:

• Support the daily implementation of nutrition services in health facilities and communities under the supervision of the Nutrition Officer.
• Assist in the correct screening, admission, and treatment of SAM cases using RUTF in accordance with national IMAM protocols.
• Support the preparation and community-level distribution of Tom Brown for MAM treatment and conduct demonstrations on proper preparation and feeding.
• Work with the Nutrition Officer to coordinate community outreach and mobilization for nutrition screening and follow-up.
• Help train and guide community health workers and volunteers on growth monitoring, IMAM procedures, and MIYCN practices.
• Conduct regular home visits to follow up on children discharged from treatment, trace defaulters, and provide nutrition counseling to caregivers.
• Collect and compile accurate nutrition data from outreach sessions and health facilities, ensuring timely submission to the supervisor.
• Support the preparation of monthly activity reports, including 5Ws and SitRep updates.
• Assist in monitoring program progress against targets and share feedback for improvement with the supervisor.
• Promote the use of locally available foods, including Tom Brown, to improve dietary diversity and nutrition outcomes at household level.
• Participate in community meetings and sensitization sessions to raise awareness on malnutrition prevention and healthy feeding practices.
• Maintain strong working relationships with local leaders, health authorities, and community stakeholders to support coordinated nutrition activities
• To carryout any other duties assigned to.

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.

Working Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience in Nutrition or health programs, preferably in NGO or humanitarian settings.
• Good understanding of IMAM and MIYCF approaches.
• Hands on experience with RUTF management and MAM treatment using locally available food supplements (Tom Brown).
• Strong skills in data collection, record keeping, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Competencies

• Solid understanding of nutrition programming in emergency and development contexts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on community engagement.
• Capacity to train and mentor local staff effectively.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, teamwork, and respect for cultural differences.

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 candidate shall comply and promote the PSEA/GBV, and Child safeguarding Policies at all course and all levels.

GHIV AFRICA HAS ZERO TOLORENCE FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ABUSE AND HARASSMENT (SEAH)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

GHIV Africa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities in Northeast Nigeria. Your expertise and dedication can help ensure the safety and protection of those in need.