Nutrition Officer (Safana) at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

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 Officer

Location: Safana, Katsina

Job Purpose

• The Nutrition Officer will provide technical leadership and field supervision for the implementation of community-based nutrition activities across the targeted LGAs.
• The officer will oversee the functioning of Tom Brown care groups, supervise Nutrition Assistants, Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs), facilitators, and lead mothers, and ensure effective coordination with the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA) for quality programme implementation.

Key Responsibilities
Programme Implementation and Supervision:

• Supervise Nutrition Assistants in collaboration with KSPHCDA and ensure quality implementation of programme activities.
• Supervise community nutrition activities, including screening, enrolment, follow-up and growth monitoring of beneficiaries.
• Oversee the selection and engagement of Lead Mothers across targeted communities.
• Supervise the biweekly Tom Brown preparation and distribution activities conducted by care groups.
• Ensure programme activities are implemented according to WFP Tom Brown programme standards.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Train and mentor Nutrition Assistants, Facilitators, Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs), and Lead Mothers on:
• WFP Tom Brown implementation standards
• MUAC screening and beneficiary identification
• Community-based nutrition monitoring
• Proper preparation and hygiene practices for Tom Brown blended flour.

Community Screening and Case Identification:

• Supervise community screening activities including house-to-house MUAC screening.
• Ensure proper identification and enrolment of eligible beneficiaries.
• Oversee follow-up visits and growth monitoring for enrolled beneficiaries.

Programme Coordination:

• Coordinate with KSPHCDA and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
• Coordinate the redemption of grains at vendor sites alongside programme staff and KSPHCDA representatives.
• Support the distribution of Non-Food Items (NFIs) required for Tom Brown production and care group activities.
• Ensure the availability and proper use of programme data tools across all Tom Brown groups.

Monitoring, Data Management and Reporting:

• Ensure accurate documentation of programme activities and beneficiary data.
• Compile and share beneficiary lists with WFP as required.
• Ensure that data tools are correctly completed and submitted from all project sites.
• Prepare and submit monthly programme reports to the Nutrition Coordinator.

Incident Management:

• Report programme incidents or operational challenges promptly to the Nutrition Coordinator.

Other Duties:

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

Education and experience 

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in implementing community-based nutrition programs, preferably with a focus on MIYCN.
• Experience supervising and mentoring community health workers or nutrition staff.
• Strong understanding of national nutrition guidelines, MIYCN, IMAM, and integrated health and nutrition programming.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English and at least one relevant local language.
• Previous experience working in humanitarian or development contexts is an added advantage.

Additional Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Hausa.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Candidates from the targeted LGAs are encouraged to apply.

Essential:

• Computer skills, especially in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience in Electronic Data Collection.
• Previous track record monitoring nutrition projects across LGAs in Katsina state.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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