Nutrition Assistant at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) - 10 Openings

Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) is a Non-governmental, Non-for profit humanitarian/Developmental organization which started in 2014. We deliver assistance to affected populations before, during and after crisis situations. GHIV Africa was founded to mitigate the health deficit in Africa and to provide all forms of assistance leading to improved quality of life.

The organization is equally poised to support the delivery of healthcare services at the doorsteps of every African village by bridging the gap between primary health care delivery and tertiary health care services through a robust referral system. We offer assistance in need to the most vulnerable population regardless of their religion, race, gender and or political affiliation. Our decisions as an organization are not based on political, economic or religious interest but solely on needs of the affected population.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Assistant

Locations: Batsari, Danmusa, Dutsinma, Kurfi and Safana LGA - Katsina
Contract Duration: 3 Months with the possibility of renewing
Report to: Nutrition Officer
Slot: 10 Openings

Job Purpose

• The Nutrition Assistant will support the implementation of community-level nutrition activities including screening, follow-up of beneficiaries, Tom Brown care group activities, and communitymobilization.
• The position will work closely with Facilitators, CNMs, Lead Mothers, and KSPHCDA to ensure effective delivery of programme activities.

Key Responsibilities
Community Screening and Outreach:

• Conduct house-to-house nutrition screening using MUAC to identify children with moderate acute malnutrition.
• Conduct follow-up visits and home visits for enrolled beneficiaries.
• Support routine monitoring and tracking of beneficiary progress.

Supervision of Community Structures:

• Closely supervise Facilitators and Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs) in coordination with KSPHCDA.
• Support the selection and supervision of Lead Mothers across targeted communities.
• Ensure smooth implementation of biweekly Tom Brown activities within care groups.

Distribution and Operational Support:

• Work closely with the Nutrition Officer and KSPHCDA to distribute Non-Food Items (NFIs) to Tom Brown groups and beneficiaries.
• Support the distribution and monitoring of Tom Brown blended flour within communities.
• Collaborate with KSPHCDA to facilitate processing support for Lead Mothers involved in

Tom Brown activities.
Data Collection and Reporting;

• Ensure that programme data tools and registers are properly completed by Facilitators.
• Compile and submit beneficiary lists and activity reports to the Nutrition Officer.
• Support the preparation of monthly programme reports.

Community Engagement;

• Support community sensitisation and mobilisation activities.
• Promote improved infant and young child feeding practices among caregivers.

Other Duties:

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor to support programme implementation.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public health, Nursing, community Health or related field.
• Additional certification in Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF),CMAM,or Nutrition.

Emergencies is an added advantage.
Experience:

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in Nutrition or health programs, preferably in NGO or humanitarian settings.
• Experience in delivering individual and group counseling, as well as providing psychological first aid.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online