MIYCN Counsellor at Life at Best Development Initiative (LABDI) - 2 Openings

Life at Best Development Initiative (LABDI) is National Non-Governmental, Organization (NGO) founded in 2016 and presently operational in the BAY states within the North-East and Northwest. We are dedicated to save lives, alleviate the suffering of children, women, and other vulnerable people; and to maintain human dignity during and in the after math of man–made crises and natural disasters; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situation; and to promote the right of children, women, and vulnerable people in the society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: MIYCN Counsellor

Locations: Yusufari and Yunusari LGA’s, Yobe and Gubio LGA, Borno 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

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

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

• 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
5th August, 2025.

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

Note

• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• LABDI has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), 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.