Health and Nutrition Coordinator at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Save the Children is working in Nigeria because one in five children in Nigeria dies before their fifth birthday. About 40% of children miss out on school and have to work to survive while nearly 2 million children have lost one or both parents to an AIDS-related disease.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Job Identification 16152
Location: Katsina

Role Purpose 

• With guidance from the Program Manager of the Core Group Polio Project (CGPP) and the Head of Health and Nutrition, the Health and Nutrition Coordinator will lead the Maternal Child Health (MCH) and Nutrition Activities in the CGPP Project in Katsina Field Office with comprehensive Stakeholder engagement – Government, UN Agencies, Partners as well as Community engagement.
• The technical guidance will be provided in accordance with Nigeria's national guidelines.
• The H & N Coordinator will make frequent field visits to the field sites to ensure the highest standards of service delivery.
• S/he will ensure high-quality MCH and Nutrition services in all CGPP supported health facilities. S/he will monitor service quality, ensure all staff are trained, and well supported, pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies are properly managed, and apply clinical level data to national level quality improvement efforts.
• This role will also involve representation of the organization in various forums including Partner Forums, Health Sector Working Groups, Nutrition Working Groups, Consortium partners, SPHCMB, State Hospital Management Board, and LGA Authority.

Key Areas of Accountabilties
Program Development and Support

• Oversee the overall implementation of the health and nutrition component of the Core Group Polio Project (CGPP).
• Lead field implementation of provision of quality Health Facility and Community-based maternal and child health services – Sexual reproductive Health (ANC, PNC), Integrated Management of Childhood Illness including Immunization.
• Work with Government MAMII (Maternal & Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives) Focal Person and the Community structures in ensuring the implementation of the MCH interventions of the project aligns with the MAMII approach.  
• Lead field implementation of provision of quality nutrition services – nutrition screening of children under 5, referral of children with severe acute malnutrition to treatment sites, treatment of moderate acute malnutrition with Tom Brown, promotion of Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices. 
• Ensure adherence to government, SCI, WHO and donor standards for MCH and nutrition services.
• Support the Local Partners in provision of quality community sensitization on adequate MCH and nutrition practices.
• Collaborate with Senior GEDI Technical Advisor to ensure integration and quality implementation of adolescent groups within the MCH interventions.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of health facilities and nutrition sites, ensuring availability of materials, quality of consultations, and uninterrupted supply chains.
• Promote strong integration between MCH and nutrition interventions to improve health outcomes at community and facility levels.
• Support recruitment and training of Health Workers (medical consultants and health facility staff), Voluntary Community Mobilizers, Traditional Birth Attendants on health and nutrition related areas (BEmONC, IMCI, MIYCN, Tom Brown preparation) and provide support in ensuring quality delivery of interventions.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager in the production of donor reports.
• Work with the Program manager, Head of Health and Nutrition and Program Operations team in strategic planning for future health programs, New Business Development – contribute to development of Concept Notes and Proposals for future funding following protocols and formats of each relevant donor
• Lead the development of project implementation tools e.g DIP, BvA
• Facilitate the implementation of monthly work plans for health programs in liaison with project staff
• Support in organizing and coordinating Review and Feedback Meetings with project and Partner staff as per the Project plans.
• Participate in relevant monthly technical working group meetings scheduled by SPHCB.
• Ensures quality clinical consultations, treatment, referral, and follow-up activities follow the National and WHO protocols in collaboration with medical consultants.
• Facilitate collaboration and integration between Health, Nutrition, WASH, and FSL in project development and implementation where required.
• Support health-related operational research as required.
• In collaboration with project and partner MEAL teams contribute to documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices
• Work in collaboration with project and Partner teams in the development of case studies and success stories on a bi-monthly basis
• Work closely with MEAL teams and ensure quality benchmarks are utilized in service delivery
• Contribute to the achievement of CO health and nutrition related KPI
• Ensure procurement requests, supply plans, and budget utilization align with project timelines.
• Coordinate closely with logistics to avoid stockouts in health and nutrition commodities.
• Support Disease Outbreak Coordination and Response.

Requirements
Essential:

• Medical doctor or Public Health Specialist (with clinical background)
• At least 5 years’ experience in integrated primary health care and nutrition programmes 
• Previous supervisory experience and experience managing budget is added advantage.
• Experience in facilitating training, writing reports and good interpersonal skills.
• Work experience with International Non–Governmental Organization ((INGO)

Desirable:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility, motivation, and maturity
• Ability to work within a tight timeframe,
• Willingness to travel extensively in the field.
• English language skills
• Good knowledge of quality standards and quality controls related to medical practice.
• Experience in nutrition project data management and CMAM programming
• Having operational experience will be a plus advantage.

Skills:

• Demonstrable experience in M&E 
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• Proven conceptual skills and an ability to think and plan strategically
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to train and mentor staff
• Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload
• Excellent spoken and written English and local language (Northwest of Nigeria)
• Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word, and databases)

Additional Qualifications:

• Work experience in health/public health and or in a health/public health organisation, including as a trainer.
• Experience with providing institutional support and technical assistance to development partners, government/community institutions

Additional skills:

• Ability to work effectively both independently (with minimal supervision) and as a member of a team
• Commitment to gender equity, child rights, community empowerment, and grassroots development approaches
• Effective planning and organising skills
• Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication skills

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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