Helen Keller International (HKI), established in 1915, Helen Keller International works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged persons. We combat the cause and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health, and nutrition. With its head office in New York City, Helen Keller conducts programs in 22 countries in Africa, Asia, and the United States. In Nigeria, Helen Keller has been supporting the national Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Nutrition programs in the following states: Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Ebonyi, FCT, Katsina, Kebbi, Nassarawa, Sokoto, and Taraba.
With funding from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDSC), Helen Keller Intl is implementing Integrated Nutrition Project with a key focus on multiple micronutrient supplementation in 21LGAs and nutrition-sensitive activities in 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Adamawa state. The project's objective is to advance Essential Nutrition Actions (ENA) and Essential Hygiene Actions (EHA), targeting maternal, infant, and young child nutrition, as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene practices. This will be accomplished by implementing both nutrition-sensitive and specific interventions, seamlessly integrating homestead food production with social behavioral change communication strategies.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Nutrition Intern
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Internship
Specific Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience
Application Closing Date
11th November, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover Letter and Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.