Action
Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that
threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security,
water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
Job Title: Nutrition Assistant (Maternity
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Location: Damaturu, Yobe State
Job Type: Temporary
Level: Entry Level
Job Summary
The
Nutrition Assistant will be based in Damaturu, Yobe State and report to
Nutrition Officer. He/she will provide support for efficient and smooth
implementation of nutrition interventions at community and facility level under
the direction of the Nutrition Officer. He/she will also collect information
and data on nutrition at community level through screening and other
assessments. He/she will be in charge of the mobilization and awareness raising
about the organization, program objectives and activities to local authorities
and the population, and act as a link between the organization and the
beneficiaries (at LGA level).The Nutrition Assistants will be required to
represent Action Against Hunger and the program within the community.
The task and responsibilities
includes but are not limited to;
Facilitate
community mobilization, sensitization meetings and trainings during community
led nutrition activities.
Work closely
within community structures to follow up on implementation of Community
Management of Acute Malnutrition(CMAM), Care Group Model (CGM), and Infant and
Young Child Feeding (IYCF) activities with support from the Nutrition Officer.
Create
awareness and sensitize the community on IYCF practices, malnutrition, and the
causes of malnutrition and treatment of malnutrition.
Actively
participate in scaling up of surveillance activities at community level to
ensure monitoring of situation.
Participate
in periodic Mass MUAC screening as part of routine program activities.
Implement
sensitization activities for targeted communities about CMAM and IYCF with
support from MOH, community volunteers, traditional leaders, religious leaders
and other stakeholders at LGA level.
Close
coordination all activities in collaboration with MOH, LGA team and other key
stakeholders.
The successful candidate will;
Have a
minimum of National Diploma in Nutrition or community based program with
similar experience in humanitarian contexts (conflict/insecure contexts) as
well as CMAM, IYCF and community mobilization.
Be
professional, have good organizational capacity, good human relationships,
self-motivated, open, creative, proactive, responsible, flexible and culturally
sensitive.
Have a
minimum of 1 year work experience in Nutrition and SBCC approach-IYCF and CGM a
plus.
Have
excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Power Point,
Outlook).
Have the
ability to facilitate discussions and meetings, coordinate and supervise a
team.
Have the
ability to prepare monthly work plans and plan appropriately for tasks
assigned.
Have the
ability to write reports and collect relevant information from surveys,
community, health facility and meetings.
Be willing
and able to be based and travel within remote areas, where services are
limited.
Be
proficient in local languages (Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa).
Be committed
to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.
How to Apply
Interested
persons should click here to apply
Application Closing Date
15th
September, 2017 at 5:00 p.m
Note
Qualified
women are strongly encouraged to apply
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