Nutritionist (Programs) at The Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF)

Job Description

• The Nutritionist will be exposed to different roles and workstreams within the organization. S/he will support all program activities and deliverables. This role will be responsible for leading nutrition activities and analysing primary and secondary data/ information, prepare and present draft reports.
• This position generally requires an individual with exemplary experience, teamwork, strong verbal and written communication skills, strong data analytic skills and a passion for concrete impact in the health sector in Nigeria and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to: Principal/Project Lead

Nutrition Education and Counselling:

• Lead and conduct baseline assessments to identify nutritional gaps and challenges related to diabetes in the target communities.
• Designing and delivering culturally sensitive and evidence-based nutrition education programs.
• Providing individual and group nutritional counselling for individuals with diabetes and those at risk.
• Collaborating with local healthcare facilities to integrate nutrition services into diabetes care programs.
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of nutrition interventions on the nutritional status and well-being of the target population.

Stakeholder Management:

• Develops relationships with stakeholders and understands their different expectations; interfaces in conjunction with other team/HSDF members with external stakeholders.
• Participates in providing ongoing thought partnership, knowledge transfer, and guidance to Partners.

Data Analytics:

• Applies fundamentals of data systems (indicators, collection, collation, analysis, synthesis and
• report generation, dissemination, feedback, corrective action, data management and storage).
• Conducts desk reviews and executes analytical scenarios, draws insights and transforms raw data into useful information with sound assumptions.

Project/Program Execution:

• Keeps up with program-specific trends and emerging practices and shares valuable insights with team members.
• Executes tasks and end-to-end processes in an accurate, structured, well formatted output and effectively communicates content in set timelines.
• Provides technical support for the attainment of program/project goals and objectives.
• Liaises with team members to ensure quality implementation.
• Supports in the development and execution of innovative ideas and approaches to strengthen the capacity of public sector entities.
• Supports in the identification of barriers or gaps in program implementation and proffer solutions to address them.
• Supports the team in managing reporting cycles and assist in the process of quantifying program outputs and evaluating progress towards program goals.
• Prepares first drafts of project analytics, presentations and reports and presents with minimal errors.
• Presents oral and written reports on projects or assigned tasks.

Research and Writing:

• Provides support for drafting conference abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.
• Support individuals and teams undertaking knowledge synthesis projects. Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose as required.

Requirements

• At least four (4)years of health-related work experience and experience in Nutrition program planning, analysis and presentation of statistical data.
• A degree in Nutrition or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing nutrition programs, preferably related to diabetes care and prevention.
• In-depth knowledge of the nutritional aspects of diabetes, including dietary requirements and meal planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse communities including Northern Nigeria.
• Ability to perform complex analytical studies and interpret the result.
• Strong ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely (verbally and written) for a wide range of audiences (technical and non-technical) with differing needs.
• Strong quantitative/ analytical skills e.g., Microsoft Excel and other statistical packages
• Advanced report writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) and strong organizational skills.
• Collaborative work style, strong work ethic and good stakeholder management skills
• Possesses the ability to think strategically and rapidly analyze, interpret and integrate data information from varied sources into clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Must be able to take initiative where appropriate, proffer solutions to bottlenecks and challenges.