• Application Deadline: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Nutrition Assistant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification OND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Borno




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  

JOB PURPOSE

• Nutrition Assistants supports direct implementation of activities – SFP, NFIs distribution and manage the activities of Lead Mothers, CNMs/SBCC/ Tombrown facilitators including active case finding and referrals, community based IYCF activities (peer mother/father support group meetings) home visits, supportive supervision for CHEWS, CNMs and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support early detection of all forms of malnutrition among children 6-59 months in the targeted locations.


• Refer malnourished children to the appropriate nutrition program within the targeted locations.


• Ensure MAM children are served in a dignified and appropriate manner.


• Support the distribution of nutritional NFIs, supplements, food packages, or other program resources to beneficiaries.


• Collect anthropometric measurements, dietary intake data, and other relevant information from program participants.


• Maintain accurate records and databases of program participants, services provided, and outcomes achieved.


• Provide basic nutrition education and counselling to program participants on topics such as healthy eating, food choices, and meal planning.


• Assist in conducting individual or group nutrition sessions to address specific dietary concerns or health goals.


• Support clients in accessing nutrition-related resources, services, and referrals as needed.


• Collaborate with team members, including Nutritionists, Dietitians, Health Educators, and Community Health Workers, to ensure the effective delivery of nutrition services.


• Communicate with program participants, caregivers, and community members to promote engagement and participation in nutrition programs.


• Participate in meetings, trainings, and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills related to nutrition and public health.


• Work with the nutrition Officer to deliver SBCC to improve women and men's nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices and promote healthy diets.


• Work with the nutrition Officer to empower families and communities to improve their nutrition using locally available foods.


• Work with the nutrition Officer to support in Strengthening the capacities of the community and local stakeholders in the management of integrated programs.


• Work with the nutrition Officer to implement other tasks as might be required with relation to the INTERSOS Country Program in Nigeria.


• Any other task assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience as Nutrition Assistant.


• Prior experience in an INGO is required.


• Fluency in spoken and written English (Mandatory)


• Analytical and reporting skills


• Respect and adherence to protection principles


• Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility


• Work within the framework of IINTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.


• Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.