Nutrition Officer at Women, Children’s Health and Community Development (WOCHAD) Initiative

Responsibilities

• Conduct community sensitization on MIYCN/IYCF best practices.
• Lead growth monitoring, MUAC screening, malnutrition referrals, and follow-up.
• Strengthen capacity of CHIPS agents, CHEWs, community volunteers, and facility staff.
• Document household visits, counselling sessions, referrals, and service uptake.
• Promote optimal breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and dietary diversity.
• Conduct facility visits to strengthen the quality of nutrition service delivery.
• Support nutrition surveillance and routine community data reporting.

Requirements

• Degree or certificate in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing, Food Science, Public Health, or related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in community nutrition or MNCH programs preferred.
• Strong skills in counselling, anthropometry, and community mobilization.
• Willingness to work in rural communities and travel frequently.