Nutrition Assistant Officer

About the role

This full-time position supports the delivery of essential nutrition services in health facilities and local communities, working under the guidance of the Nutrition Officer. It focuses on identifying, admitting and managing cases of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) using the Tom Brown supplement, in line with national Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) guidelines. The role also educates families on feeding techniques and drives community engagement so vulnerable children receive early detection and consistent care.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate daily nutrition programme operations with the Nutrition Officer and guide screening, admission and therapeutic management of MAM cases.
• Oversee preparation and community distribution of Tom Brown, and lead demonstrations on correct use and feeding methods.
• Organise outreach and community mobilisation for screening and ongoing care.
• Train and mentor community health workers and volunteers on growth monitoring, IMAM procedures and Infant and Young Child Feeding (MIYCN).
• Carry out home visits to monitor recovering children, find those who missed appointments and give dietary counselling to caregivers.
• Gather and report nutrition data from field sessions and clinics, help draft monthly activity reports including 5Ws and SitReps, and track programme performance against goals.
• Promote local foods such as Tom Brown, take part in awareness campaigns, and build partnerships with local leaders, health officials and community partners.

Required profile

• Proven ability to support and implement nutrition services in diverse settings.
• Knowledge of national IMAM protocols and experience screening and managing MAM cases.
• Experience training and mentoring community health workers on growth monitoring and feeding practices.
• Understanding of the importance of local food sources for household nutrition.

Required skills

• Community mobilisation, outreach coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Home visits, tracking defaulters and caregiver counselling.
• Data collection, reporting and activity report writing (5Ws and SitReps).
• Effective communication in sensitisation sessions and community meetings.