Job details
Nutrition Assistant at FINDEF – Zamfara State
Finpact Development Foundation is hiring a Nutrition Assistant in Zamfara to support community nutrition services for vulnerable families, children under five and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Responsibilities
- Conduct MUAC screening and other community assessments to identify people affected by malnutrition.
- Refer acute-malnutrition cases to appropriate facilities and follow up on care and recovery.
- Provide community education on infant and young-child feeding, maternal nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Coordinate with community leaders and volunteers and help distribute approved nutrition supplements.
- Support targeted and blanket supplementary feeding activities where applicable and monitor distributions.
- Record screening, referrals and follow-up data and prepare reports for the Nutrition Officer.
- Support volunteers and community health workers, participate in coordination meetings and link nutrition with health, WASH and food-security activities.
Requirements
- Diploma or certificate in Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health or a related subject.
- One to two years’ experience with community nutrition or health programmes, preferably in humanitarian or development settings.
- Familiarity with CMAM, IYCF, community-based nutrition and screening methods.
- Basic computing and record-keeping ability, strong communication skills and willingness to work in hard-to-reach locations.
- Commitment to humanitarian values, gender sensitivity and FINDEF safeguarding requirements.
How to apply
Email your CV and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and qualifications, using Nutrition Assistant as the subject line.
FINDEF does not charge recruitment fees. Lobbying is prohibited and may lead to disqualification. All appointments depend on funding confirmation.
Email your application to jobs@findef.org.
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About the employer
Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is a Nigerian humanitarian and development NGO working in food security, livelihoods, education and local NGO coordination. Its work includes programmes in hard-to-reach communities and support for people affected by conflict and other humanitarian needs.
FINDEF emphasises humanitarian principles, accountability and safeguarding in its partnerships and field operations.
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