Nutrition Officer at Pro-Wellness Humanitarian Initiative

Job Summary

• The role holder will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive package of CMAM programs in the assigned location in collaboration with the Project Manager and MIYCN Supervisors to deliver quality nutrition programming across all target communities in Madagali LGA of Adamawa State.

Key Responsibilities
Planning and Implementation of CMAM:

• Lead/support in the planning, quantification, and selection of nutrition service site establishment and operations.
• Support and supervise the CMAM teams at the nutrition service sites.
• Ensure all beneficiaries (children and PLW) in the CMAM program receive care and treatment in accordance with MoH/UNICEF guidelines, including proper anthropometric measurements, proper referral, and provision of food/treatment according to the agreed protocol.
• Supervise CNWs at nutrition service sites on a weekly basis.
• Facilitate and organize referral of sick children to the stabilization center and ensure effective follow-up of these children.
• Organize the implementation of follow-up protocols requiring community outreach on a weekly basis with OTP patients.
• Capacity building of CNWs, Community-Based Distributors, and Community Volunteers.
• Identify needs, plan, and organize training for CNWs and community volunteers on CMAM.
• Participate in the development of training curriculum and tools for nutrition training.
• Liaise with CHD and other partners in selecting participants for training.
• Ensure that CMAM and other nutrition activities are implemented as per the national protocol in collaboration with CHD and other partners.
• Maintain a database/report of the trained and active health workers, CNWs, and community volunteers in the community.
• Identify community leaders to work closely with the program at the village level.
• Assist community nutrition workers in developing monthly work plans.
• Ensure proper management of supplies, and monitor and report on stock levels.
• Conduct baseline and endline assessments for projects and develop assessment reports.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Support and collaborate with MIYCN Supervisors and the Programme Manager in carrying out community-based nutritional promotional activities targeting community groups.
• Support implementation of nutrition promotion activities, school nutrition clubs, community outreach, and facility-based nutrition education focusing on IYCF, growth monitoring, maternal nutrition, and dissemination of IEC materials.
• Establish strong links with existing community structures including women groups, community development committees, youth groups, and religious leaders.
• Ensure coordination, referral, and linkage of cases across different partners and/or CMAM components.
• Represent PROWI at different partner and community levels.
• Attend community sensitization, program review, and feedback meetings.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria:

• BSc/Diploma in Health, Nutrition, Nursing, or related field with a minimum of two years of relevant experience for BSc holders and two years of related experience for Diploma holders.
• Understanding of community management of acute malnutrition.
• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly in MS Word and Excel.
• Experience in planning and organizing activities in a variety of locations.
• Proven capacity to supervise, train, and coach local staff and community workers.
• Experience providing hands-on in-service training.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, representational, and communication skills.
• A team-oriented work style is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive, and empathetic with children and their caregivers.
• Flexibility and accommodation when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
• Strong report writing and computer skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of PROWI’s aims, values, and principles.
• Understanding of local language and culture is mandatory.
• Proficiency in English (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing).

Additional Criteria:

• Experience in developing logical frameworks and Gantt charts.
• Experience with financial software and budgeting for project planning.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and practices.