Full-Time Helen Keller International (HKI) Recruits Nutrition Officer – Nigeria

Job Description

Helen Keller International
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Nutrition Officer
Nigeria

Established in 1915, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 22 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States. HKI Nigeria implements a bi-annual campaign on vitamin A supplementation and other nutrition activities in 10 states of the federation.

Vitamin A supplementation
HKI works closely with the government of Nigeria to ensure high coverage of more than 80% of the target population with vitamin A. HKI has supported the training of health workers, program monitoring, community education and the delivery of vitamin A capsules. In 2001, HKI integrated vitamin A supplementation into Community Directed Treatment with Ivermectin (CDTI) as a cost-effective, sustainable strategy and a strong platform for community mobilization. Vulnerable groups, including children 6-59 months old and post-partum women within 8 weeks of delivery, were targeted. Since 2009, HKI aligned with the Federal Government of Nigeria and adopted the Maternal Newborn and Child Health Weeks (MNCHW) as a high impact strategy to distribute Vitamin A capsules alongside other low-cost interventions that have been proven to be highly effective in reducing mortality rates and improving maternal and child health. HKI supports the implementation of the MNCHW in 10 states of the federation through funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

Job Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager Nutrition/Fortification, the Program Officer implements, monitors and evaluate HKI Nigeria’s nutrition programs and projects in accordance with national protocols and policies.

Technical Capacity

Liaise with the nutrition unit of the State Ministry of Health to develop annual nutrition strategic plans
Provide technical assistance to and support implementation of nationwide bi-annual VAS through Child Health Days/Weeks and integration of VAS into routine care
Implement and monitor programs to support scaling up of infant and young child nutrition at state and local government levels
Maintain regular communication with other state nutrition program partners
Facilitate program planning and review meetings on vitamin A supplementation
Collaborate with partners to develop IEC strategies and tools to support nutrition programs
Actively participate in key relevant national and state level nutrition technical forums
Work closely with State Nutrition Officers to strengthen technical reporting in accordance with defined reporting schedule and program indicators
Track program progress using mutually agreed indicators, targets, and recommend remedial action to keep programs on course
Contribute to and support the maintenance of an updated data base of COPs, technical and program reports including site visits, monthly reports, quarterly and annual reports
Participate in research to increase VAS coverage and other nutrition interventions
Support the capacity building of nutrition program officers on relevant nutrition interventions

Competencies Required:

Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to job requirement
Able to work under pressure minimal supervision and able to meet up deadlines
Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft office, internet
Must possess good interpersonal skills and a good team player
Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentially

Qualifications Required:

Minimum of Masters degree in Nutrition, Food and Dietetics,
Or Bachelors in Nutrition plus a Masters in Public Health or similar related field
Minimum of 2 years experience

How to apply
All applicants should submit electronically (1) Curriculum vitae; and (2) A cover letter (application letter) to mbassey@hki.org.

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Job Categories: NGO - Non Govt Organisation Jobs and United Nations Jobs in Nigeria. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Helen Keller and Helen Keller Int.