Nutrition assistant at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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Nutrition Assistant

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location: Gusau, Zamfara State
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 2 Years
Job Category: NGO / Non-Profit

Job Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting a Nutrition Assistant to support the implementation and supervision of nutrition activities across IRC-supported Outpatient Therapeutic Programmes (OTPs) in an assigned Local Government Area in Zamfara State.

The successful candidate will support the identification and treatment of malnutrition, supervise nutrition service delivery, strengthen facility staff capacity and ensure compliance with established nutrition protocols.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the planning and implementation of nutrition project activities at the field level.
2. Monitor project performance and progress towards programme targets.
3. Support the identification and management of medical complications associated with malnutrition and ensure timely referrals to Stabilisation Centres (SCs).
4. Supervise patient management and ensure compliance with OTP treatment protocols.
5. Participate in daily OTP activities alongside healthcare teams at Primary Healthcare Centres.
6. Monitor patients’ vital signs and provide appropriate support when abnormalities are identified.
7. Promote maternal, infant and young child nutrition and breastfeeding practices.
8. Monitor the availability and appropriate use of therapeutic supplies, including RUTF, therapeutic milk and ReSoMal.
9. Provide on-the-job coaching to facility staff on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) and infant and young child feeding practices.
10. Support nutrition data collection, documentation, analysis and reporting.
11. Conduct monitoring visits to health facilities, communities and LGA health offices.
12. Coordinate with government health authorities, community structures and other implementing partners.
13. Support community-based nutrition activities, patient follow-ups, referrals and health education.
14. Monitor staff performance and support the preparation of project proposals, budgets and concept notes.
15. Monitor the use, maintenance and inventory of programme equipment and supplies.

Requirements and Qualifications

1. BNSC, BSc or Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, Nutrition or Health Education, with a strong nutrition background.
2. Registration with a relevant professional body or council in Nigeria.
3. At least 2 years’ experience managing and implementing nutrition programmes, particularly OTP activities.
4. Experience in team leadership and staff supervision.
5. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
6. Ability to work under pressure and manage demanding workloads.
7. Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
8. Ability to work with displaced communities from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Application Deadline: Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official IRC recruitment portal:

Application Link