Nutrition and IYCF Assistant needed at Action Against Hunger.
JOB TITLE: Nutrition and IYCF Assistant
JOB LOCATION: Bade, Yobe
Job Type: Full Time
Direct Line Manager: Nutrition and IYCF Officer
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JOB DETAILS:
- Action Against Hunger Nigeria Mission is recruiting for a Nutrition and IYCF Assistant who will represent AAH and the program within the community, Implement the nutrition CMAM & behavior change activities.
Responsibilities
- Create awareness and sensitize the community on CMAM practices, IYCF, malnutrition, and the causes of malnutrition and treatment of malnutrition.
- Participate in the screening of children less than five years, referral and follow up of malnourished beneficiaries at the community level.
- Implement sensitization activities for targeted communities about CMAM, IYCF with support from MOH, community leaders and other key stakeholders at LGA level.
- Coordinate all activities very closely and in collaboration with MOH and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure timely submission of weekly reports, monthly reports and MUAC screening data & reports to nutrition officers for compilation.
- Organize and lead the formation of Mother to Mother Support Groups
for IYCF with the support of IYCF/Nutrition Officer.
Requirements
- Minimum Diploma in a Nutrition or Community-based programming or related field.
- Minimum 1-year work experience in humanitarian contexts.
- Demonstrated knowledge in Nutrition/Health and WASH programming and community engagement;
- Capacity to work in a team of diverse culture;
- Result-oriented with strong organization, communication and planning skills;
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken skills) and proficiency with local languages (Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa).
Remuneration
- Minimum Monthly Salary: 156,995 Naira
- Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
- Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, 24 days paid leave per year, free and direct access to the Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.
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Note: Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: November 25, 2020
Job Features
Job Category | Administration/ Office/ Operations |