ACF Current Vacancies: Nutrition Officers Vacancies at Action Against Hunger
ACF Current Vacancies
Action Against Hunger | ACF-International 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.
Position: Nutrition Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Summary
* The Nutrition officer will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State and will work under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Deputy Project Manager.
* He/she will play a key role in the implementation of community health groups (CHGs) within the community for each health facility targeted by the CMAM component.
* He/she will conduct health capacity assessments and also ensure the functionality and linkage between community nutritional screening and health facilities.
* The Nutrition Officer is also required to represent Action Against Hunger program within the communities.
Requirements
The successful candidate will;
* Have a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Nutrition, Nursing or related field. Higher level Degree preferred.
* Have a minimum of 2 years working experience within humanitarian contexts, with at least 1 year in conflict/insecure contexts including community mobilization.
* Be able and willing to frequently travel to villages and stay at the field.
* Have the capacity to supervise and coach health workers.
* Be professional, motivated, flexible and culturally sensitive.
* Possess excellent team, budget, project management and representation competencies.
* Be proficient in statistical softwares (Microsoft Office package, SPSS, SPHINX, STATA, EPI Info, ENA for SMART, GIS, etc.)
* Be committed to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.
* Be fluent in English and other local languages (Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa).
* Have previous NGO experience in managing mobilization in different interventions (i.e. cash transfers, wash, Nutrition).
Application Closing Date:
30 November, 2017
Method of Application
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
