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

The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research 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 has established a formidable presence in Nigeria. With the headquarters in Federal Capital Territory and field offices in its operational states, CCCRN built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition and Food Security Officer

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

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Senior Advisor, Nutrition /SBCC, the Nutrition officer will support the implementation of high-quality nutrition intervention in Bayelsa 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 Bayelsa 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  

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
12th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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