ROLE PURPOSE:

Provide support to Field Assistants in different Projects’ Communities in implementing nutrition interventions (Community Management of Malnutrition [CMAM] and Infant and Young Child Feeding [IYCF]) as agreed with the donor. The Nutrition Assistant will also work with the Government and other key stakeholder in ensuring quality delivery of nutrition interventions in the Project locations.

QUALIFICATIONS   

• Certificate or Degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health or any related fields.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Certificate or Degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health or any related fields.
• Experience of working in Nutrition programme.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written). 
• Acceptable IT Skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Qualified nurse/nutritionist with primary health care / community health care experience.
• Fluency in speaking Hausa and/ other local language.