Nutrition Officer at the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN)

The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN) is an indigenous, non-profit organization that promotes best practices in health care delivery, medical training and research using locally adapted models of health systems strengthening. CCCRN built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators.

We require qualified candidates to fill the under-listed position for a 5-year USAID award known as Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals Through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) South Project, implemented in the five states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo and Lagos:

Job Title: Nutrition Officer

Location: Edo
Project: THRIVE South
Department: Program Management
Reports to: Senior Advisor, Nutrition and SBCC
Secondary Report to: State Program Manager

The Project

• The project goal is to improve the health and well-being of children living with HIV and reduce HIV-related risk among uninfected children, adolescents, and young people by providing a suite of social welfare and related services that mitigate the multiple, layered vulnerabilities they are subject to and, in so doing, contribute to sustained HIV epidemic control and resilience, also sustaining epidemic control by improving the health and well-being of children living with HIV.

Job Summary

• We require qualified candidates to fill the position of Nutrition Officer for a 5-year USAID award known as Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals Through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) South Project, implemented in the five states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo and Lagos
• Under the supervision of the Senior Advisor, Nutrition /SBCC, the Nutrition officer will support the implementation of high-quality nutrition intervention in Edo State, ensuring national protocols and agreed strategies are followed.  
• The Nutrition officer will work under supervision of the Senior Advisor Nutrition/SBCC. 
• S /He will lead the Nutrition component of CCCRN THRIVE program in Edo State. 
• S/He is Responsible for the overall implementation, oversight, and reporting of the program’s Nutrition/ SBCC activities, and the integration of nutrition interventions into Health and community structures  

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: work in collaboration with the Senior Advisor Nutrition/SBCC to provide technical leadership and guidance on nutrition-related interventions for OVC, including the development of nutrition care plans and protocols
• Nutrition Assessment and Surveillance: with guidance from the Nutrition lead, conduct nutrition assessments and surveillance to identify nutrition gaps and vulnerabilities among OVC.
• Capacity Building: With support from the Nutrition unit, S/He will build the capacity of CSO staff, Health workers, and caregivers to provide nutrition support and services to OVC.
• SBCC Capacity building: With guidance from the senior Advisor Nutrition/SBCC S/He will support the training of healthcare workers, community leaders, and other frontline staff on effective SBCC techniques and nutrition counseling skills to deliver consistent messages. 
• Monitor and Evaluate Nutrition Programs: Participate in monitoring and evaluating of nutrition programs, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• S/He will track the impact of SBCC interventions through data collection and analysis, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize outcomes
• SBCC Needs assessment and analysis: With support from the Nutrition unit, S/HE will Conduct research to understand local nutrition needs, identify key barriers to healthy eating, and analyse existing behaviours to inform SBCC strategy development. 
• Partnership and Collaboration: Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive response to the nutrition needs of OVC. 
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with stakeholders, including government officials, healthcare providers, and community leaders, to promote nutrition-related activities and ensure integration with existing health services.
• Implement Nutrition Programs: Implement and monitor nutrition programs, including Management of Malnutrition, WASH, Homestead Gardening, Food demonstration, Nutrition and counselling support (NACs) and MIYCN
• Develop and Implement Nutrition Education Materials: Adapt and disseminate nutrition education materials, including counselling cards, posters, to promote optimal MIYCN practices and healthy eating habits.
• Messaging development: Craft culturally appropriate and impactful nutrition messages that are tailored to different audiences and address specific behaviours like breastfeeding, complementary feeding, WASH and healthy food choices. 
• Community engagement: Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and community mobilization activities to promote awareness and adoption of healthy nutrition practices. 

Required Qualifications

• BSC, HND, in nutrition, public health, or a related field.  
• Strong technical skills on Nutrition, knowledge of HIV/AIDS and OVC programming, including the unique nutrition needs of children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with national and international nutrition-related policies and guidelines, including the WHO guidelines for the management of severe acute malnutrition.

Application Closing Date
8th May, 2025.