State coordinator job at Evidence action
Job Vacancy at Evidence Action
Position State Coordinator Nutrition Consultant
Location Kaduna State Nigeria
Employment Type Consultant
About Evidence Action
Evidence Action is a global nonprofit organisation focused on scaling evidence based and cost effective development interventions that improve lives. Since its founding in 2013, the organisation has reached hundreds of millions of people through programmes in public health, nutrition, deworming and safe water access.
The organisation is recruiting a State Coordinator Nutrition Consultant to support the Kaduna State Government in implementing its Small Quantity Lipid Based Nutrient Supplement programme.
Job Summary
The State Coordinator will provide technical assistance to government stakeholders to strengthen programme planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination. The successful candidate will work with the Ministry of Health, Primary Health Care Development Agency, development partners and other stakeholders to improve nutrition programme delivery across Kaduna State.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate programme planning and implementation with relevant government agencies and development partners.
Support the development and monitoring of state level operational plans aligned with national nutrition guidelines.
Facilitate state and local government area planning meetings, review sessions and stakeholder coordination activities.
Organise training for healthcare workers and monitor training implementation across health facilities.
Support supply chain management, including forecasting, quantification, storage and distribution of nutritional supplements.
Monitor product availability, identify stock shortages and address distribution challenges.
Coordinate community sensitisation activities and ensure the distribution of information and educational materials.
Collaborate with monitoring and evaluation teams to oversee coverage surveys and programme assessments.
Conduct monitoring visits to local government areas and health facilities as security conditions permit.
Prepare reports and share findings and recommendations with government officials and Evidence Action management.
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
A Master’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Systems, Development Studies or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in nutrition, public health or child health programming, preferably with government agencies or NGOs in Nigeria.
Additional requirements include experience working with government health systems, strong coordination and relationship building skills, excellent communication and reporting abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Fluency in Hausa is required.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation systems such as DHIS2, supply chain management, nutrition programming, training delivery and stakeholder engagement will be an advantage.
Priority will be given to qualified candidates who are residents of Kaduna State.
Working Conditions
The position is based in Kaduna State, with periodic monitoring visits to local government areas and health facilities as required and subject to security conditions.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the official recruitment link below.
Qualified candidates with relevant nutrition and public health experience are encouraged to apply.
