Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Counsellor at Life at Best Development Initiative (LADBI)

Life at Best Development Initiative (LABDI) is a team of change-makers who believe that every helping hand can create a better future for survivors of wars. We started extending help to vulnerable children and women who were affected by the insurgency which began in Borno state, Nigeria, in 2009. This moment intensified when we found that there were many such vulnerable children, women, and households who needed help with food, shelter, and education. Our team expanded and we spread out into different parts of the BAY states to make sure we cover all possible areas and help as many children, women, and households as possible. We support children, families, and communities affected by insurgencies and natural disasters.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Counsellor

Location: Nangere LGA, Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• MIYCN Counselors provide vital guidance on nutrition for pregnant women, infants, and young children, promoting healthy growth and development through informed feeding practices."

Key Responsibilities

• Providing nutrition education: MIYCN counselors educate caregivers on essential nutrition topics like breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and micronutrient supplementation.
• Promoting optimal feeding practices: They encourage exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, appropriate complementary feeding from six months onwards, and continued breastfeeding up to two years or more.
• Supporting caregivers: They offer guidance and support to mothers and other caregivers on how to address common feeding challenges and ensure adequate nutrition for their children.
• Facilitating community-based training: MIYCN counselors conduct training and workshops to educate community members on MIYCN best practices.
• Supervising and mentoring: Supervise and mentor other community health workers, volunteers, or healthcare staff involved in MIYCN programs.
• Conducting home visits: Conduct home visits to assess the nutritional status of infants and young children and provide tailored advice.
• Compiling reports: They prepare reports on their activities, including the number of individuals reached and the types of support provided.
• Collaborating with other stakeholders: They work with other health professionals, community leaders, and organizations to integrate MIYCN into existing health services.

Qualifications for a MIYCN Counselor

• Diploma or degree in a relevant field such as nursing, nutrition, or public health.
• Experience in community-based nutrition programs and/or maternal and child health.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of local language and culture (in some contexts).
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel).

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Never pay for any CBT, test, or assessment as part of any recruitment process.
• LABDI has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), any act of child abuse including sexual exploitation and sexual abuse constitute acts of serious misconduct and are therefore grounds for LABDI plenary measures, including summary dismissal.