Nutrition Program Associate at Helen Keller International BAUCHI SOKOTO AKWAIBOM KEBBI
Founded in 1915, Helen Keller International is dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition.
Experience2 – 3 years
Location Bauchi
Purpose / Scope of Work:
The success of this nutrition project depends largely on timely implementation of achievements and achievement of set targets. Hence, the objective of the Program Associate position is to provide technical support in the roll-out of the project planned activities in the state which include program management, reporting, and documentation of best practices.
Management and Functional Relationships:
Under the supervision of the State Nutrition Coordinator, and technical leadership from the Program Manager, the Program Associate will develop and manage program interventions.
Job Responsibilities:
The Program Associate will support the daily implementation of both nutrition-sensitive and specific interventions that contribute to the early detection, referral and management of acute malnutrition in the state. Activities will include the supervision of community-level nutrition screening and referral of children 6-59 months diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition, counter-referral across key services for the management of acute malnutrition, promotion / education on optimal Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP) for caregivers, monitoring through supportive supervision and participation in planned nutrition reports, surveys and assessments. The Program Associate will also support capacity building for community volunteers, health workers, and Nutrition Focal Persons. The program associate will support actively in program documentation and report writing.
Technical Capacity
- Participate actively in the development detail implementation plan and track activity progress in collaboration with M&E associate.
- Responsible for monitoring and supervision of the day-to-day implementation of nutrition and related activities and ensuring it is in accordance with the agreed work plan.
- Support capacity-building activities for field-level nutrition staff including on-the-job training and supportive supervision.
- Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
- Supervise IMAM activities such as community mobilization, routine MUAC screening and referral
- Supervise IMAM facility activities – Out-patient therapeutic services in the selected PHCs
- Supervise activities aimed at promoting appropriate Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP) to improve household dietary diversity and multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) of pregnant women.
- Regularly monitor and ensure that the nutrition team in the field has the necessary tools (i.e., data collection tools, job aids, IEC materials, etc.) and supplies required for quality implementation of planned nutrition activities.
- Promote water and sanitation activities in the targeted communities.
- Support the establishment of communal and individual home gardens.
- Participate in nutrition assessments and surveys planned in the catchment area.
- Participate in periodic program monitoring and evaluation activities including baselines, end lines, midterm reviews, lesson learning exercises, and compilation of success stories.
- Ensure timely submission of quality weekly and monthly nutrition activity reports.
- Perform any other duty as assigned by the state team or nutrition program officer.
Qualifications Required
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and Dietetics, or other related fields.
- Minimum of (2) years’ experience in nutrition and CMAM/IMAM programming or related sectors
- Previous experience working in the project states.
Success Profile
- Able to work with minimal supervision and able to meet up set deadlines.
- Ability to use the Internet and computer software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook etc
- Must possess good interpersonal skills and be a good team player.
- Demonstrate excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to speak the local language is highly desirable and an added advantage.
- Willingness to travel to remote areas.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the position as subject of email.
