About the Role
Malteser International is a renowned international non-governmental organization dedicated to providing swift and efficient humanitarian assistance worldwide. We are currently seeking a dynamic and qualified Nutrition Officer to join our team in Katsina, Nigeria, to support critical health and nutrition interventions in emergency settings.
Key Responsibilities- Provide technical support for nutrition service delivery, including IMAM, SAM/MAM management, MIYCN, and community screening.
- Train, coach, and mentor health workers and community personnel, conducting regular facility supervision and quality assessments.
- Collect, validate, analyse, and report nutrition data, maintaining accurate records on DHIS2 and 5W/4W mapping tools.
- Engage communities to promote optimal breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and effective feedback mechanisms.
- Collaborate closely with the Ministry of Health, local authorities, and implementing partners to strengthen nutrition interventions.
- Ensure strict adherence to safeguarding, PSEAH standards, and organizational compliance policies.
- Prepare comprehensive activity plans, supervision schedules, and field visit reports to support programme continuity.
- Degree in Nutrition, Registered Nurse/Midwife, B.Sc. Nursing/Midwife, Public Health, or a related health field.
- Familiarity with Sphere and Nutrition Cluster standards in humanitarian contexts.
- Strong understanding of gender, protection, and inclusion principles.
- Previous working experience with NGOs in emergency response settings is highly desirable.
- Fluent in written and spoken English, with proficiency in Hausa or other local languages considered a strong asset.
- Demonstrated ability to travel frequently to remote field locations and work under demanding emergency conditions.
- Competitive salary based on the Malteser International salary grade structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance package covering single or family plans.
- Group life insurance premium coverage.
- 13th-month pay and various leave benefits including annual, compassionate, and academic leave.