Health and Nutrition Officer

About the role

The Health and Nutrition Officer will provide technical support and lead the implementation of health and nutrition interventions in Yobe State, ensuring alignment with WHO, national guidelines and Save the Children standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead establishment and implementation of IMAM and IMCI services across health facilities.
• Coach and mentor health workers on IMCI, IMAM, disease surveillance and SAM management.
• Facilitate operationalisation of Outpatient Therapeutic Programs and MIYCN services.
• Monitor stocks of medicines, nutrition commodities and essential supplies.
• Conduct capacity assessments, plan and deliver technical training, and supervise health workers.
• Update 5W/4W mapping, track malnutrition screening data and support reporting in IDSR, DHIS2 and related registers.
• Collaborate with Ministry of Health, LGA teams and partners for joint planning and coordination.
• Identify facility supply and logistical needs and prepare monthly supply requests.

Required profile

• Degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Midwifery, Medicine, Health Education or related field.
• 2‑3 years experience in humanitarian or development health programmes, preferably with Ministry of Health.
• Commitment to work in deep‑field locations and knowledge of child safeguarding standards.

Required skills

• IMAM and IMCI implementation
• Disease surveillance (IDSR)
• Data management in DHIS2
• Training, coaching and supportive supervision