Nutrition Officer
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Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative is recruiting a full-time, onsite Nutrition Officer in Borno. The role covers nutrition programming, malnutrition screening and treatment support, community outreach, capacity building, reporting and coordination. Candidates need a BA/BSc/HND and three years of experience.
- Full-time, onsite position in Borno.
- Three years of experience and a BA/BSc/HND qualification required.
- Programme duties include screening, OTP, stabilization centres and supplementary feeding.
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Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative is recruiting a full-time, onsite Nutrition Officer in Borno. The role covers nutrition programming, malnutrition screening and treatment support, community outreach, capacity building, reporting and coordination. Candidates need a BA/BSc/HND and three years of experience.
- Full-time, onsite position in Borno.
- Three years of experience and a BA/BSc/HND qualification required.
- Programme duties include screening, OTP, stabilization centres and supplementary feeding.
- Provides technical support, training, community outreach and stakeholder coordination.
- Email a CV with the position as the email subject.
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, entregador, NutritionThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in BornoThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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Original source description
The Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative is a recognized non-governmental organization (NGO) registered with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). It operates primarily as the Nigerian arm or partner of Hope Spring Water, a UK-registered charity dedicated to improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
Nutrition Officer
Job Type: Full Time
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Onsite
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
3 years
Location: Borno
Job Field: Medical / Healthcare
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NGO/Non-Profit
Conduct situation analyses and research on nutrition trends, health, and related factors to inform programme planning and design.
Plan, implement, and monitor nutrition activities, including malnutrition screening (anthropometry), growth monitoring, outpatient therapeutic programmes (OTP), stabilization centres (SC), supplementary feeding, and referral systems.
Support management of acute malnutrition and prevention programmes (e.g., IMAM, MIYCN/IYCF counselling, Baby-Friendly initiatives, micronutrient supplementation).
Provide technical support, on-the-job training, coaching, and capacity building to health workers, community health volunteers, and local government staff.
Ensure availability and proper management of nutrition supplies (therapeutic foods, anthropometric equipment, etc.) and maintain quality standards.
Coordinate with stakeholders (Ministry of Health, partners, communities) for integrated service delivery, often linking nutrition with health, WASH, food security, and social behaviour change communication.
Collect, analyse, and report data; prepare progress reports, donor reports, and documentation of lessons learned; support monitoring and evaluation.
Conduct community sensitization, awareness campaigns, and home visits (including defaulter tracing).
Contribute to programme reviews, innovation, knowledge management, and partnership building.
In clinical/hospital settings: Perform individual nutritional assessments, develop meal plans, provide counselling for patients (including chronic disease management), and support maternal/child nutrition education.
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