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Nutrition and Health Officer at Action Against Hunger

Job Category: MedicalExperience year(s)Location Jigawa

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

The Nutrition and Health Officer will play a key role in implementing the Child Development Grant Programme (CDGP) funded by the UK Department for International Development, a joint project being implemented by Save the Children UK (SC) and Action Against Hunger (ACF). The Nutrition and Health Officer’s role will focus on the delivery of nutrition communication interventions.

Summary of Key Objectives:
• To assist in the development and implementation of an appropriate nutrition focused BCC and IYCF methodology
• Collaborate with health centres and other nutrition focused stakeholders in order to successfully carry out CDGP activities.
• Represent ACF externally in relevant local and state level forums and technical working groups

Qualifications & Essential Skills:
• Bachelor degree in health, nutrition, nursing or related field. Higher level degree preferred.
• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and culturally sensitive
• Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills
• Proven ability to translate evaluated results into learning strategies.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating donor (i.e. USAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA) funded activities
• Skills on statistical and other software (MS Excel, SPSS, SPHINX, STATA, EPI Info, ENA for SMART, GIS, etc.)
• Fluency in Hausa and English
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Experience in humanitarian PQA or M & E.
• Experience in designing and leading internal and external evaluation.
• Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for national teams.
• Familiarity with nutrition, healthcare and systems.
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy

Preferred
• Previous experience with food security and livelihoods programming.
• Previous experience managing cash based interventions (i.e. cash for work, cash transfers or cash vouchers)
• Previous experience with ACF

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV together with their Cover Letter as an email attachment to the following email address to: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org Applicants should indicate in the subject title of their forwarding mail, the title of the position they are applying for.

Note: Please do not attach your certificates to the application email. Any application received after Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 will not be considered.

Job Vacancy for Nutrition Advisor-South East at Nestlé Nigeria Plc Today 2014

Job Vacancy for Nutrition Advisor-South East at Nestlé Nigeria Plc Today 2014

As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, we are committed to enhancing People’s lives, everywhere, every day. Infact enhancing lives will influence everything we do together.

A presence in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centres brings many global benefits. We believe in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential. Nestle Nigeria Plc upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.

Applications are hereby required from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Nutrition Advisor-South East

Job Location: Nigeria

Description:

Nestlé Nutrition is a globally managed business under the Nestlé umbrella with a vision to “Enhance the quality of each individual’s life by providing superior products and services with meaningful nutritional benefits”. We are currently looking for Nutrition Advisors for South East, Nigeria(6 Months Contract)

Key Responsibilities:

The potential candidates will be expected to assist in communication of our infant formula in assigned territories of health care practitioners and PHC’s that will need affordable Infant nutrition solutions.You have no sales responsibility.The candidates will report directly to the Nestle Nutrition Field Operation Manager (FOM) in charge of the candidate’s assigned territory, who will supervise their operations using the prevailing Nestle Nutrition delegate’s documentation and reporting tools.

Entry Requirements:

Fresh graduates with a BSc /HND degrees (Minimum of Second Class Upper /Lower Credit respectively) in Human Nutrition, Food Science & Technology and other Biological science fields (i.e. Microbiology, Botany, Biochemistry etc.)You must have completed National Youth Service Corps Good Communication & Presentation SkillsGood Planning and Organization SkillsCandidates applying for the position of Nutrition Advisor must be willing to work in any State in the advertised region.

How To Apply:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE

Nestlé Nigeria Plc. upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 4th November, 2014

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Head of Health and Nutrition (Nationals) at Save the Children

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Date Posted: 22/Sep/2014

Deadline: 30/Sep/2014

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The purpose of the role is to lead a team of experts for the strategic design and development of Save the Children’s health and nutrition approaches that support the acceleration of child survival work in the Nigeria country programme. Engage routine and strategic partners within the framework of Save the Children’s global Health and Nutrition strategy and applying the theory of change; and think through the focus and package of approaches and interventions along the continuum of maternal, newborn and child health linked to health systems strengthening activities that facilitate increasing and equitable access to quality primary health care services for vulnerable populations. The programme should be developed in close cooperation and collaboration with the relevant Ministry (ies) of Health departments; and other national and sub-national partner organisations and the private sector.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Internationally recognised medical qualification with post graduate degree in public health, social sciences or equivalentDemonstrated experience in the design, implementation and management of a public health programme in an international development or humanitarian contextTechnical expertise and understanding of key issues in the field of nutrition, maternal new-born and child health, and HIV and AIDSGood understanding of health systems, planning and financing issues at national and sub-national levelsStrong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategicallyExcellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English and demonstrated experience of proposal and report writingExperience of developing effective working relationships with senior decision-makers in ministries, other governmental organisations, international organisations, donors, academics and opinion-leadersPrevious experience of working in consortium and with for-profit health projects will be beneficialWorking as a Chief of Party or similar position would bring added value to the position.Experience of influencing government policy and practice on key health or social issuesExperience of leading and developing teams of professional staffSuccessful track record in securing programme funding from international donors and other financing sources

Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values

How to apply:

Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 30th September 2014explaining why you are suitable to Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org . State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

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TA Nutrition Specialist, P-3/P-4, at UNICEF Nigeria

Purpose of the Position:

Accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition project(s) to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the project management, delivery and accomplishment of project goals and objectives. Accountable for ensuring that all aspects of the Nutrition project/programme promote gender equality, and for collaborating to mainstream key features across all related sectors of the country programme.

Key Expected Results:

Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update made for effective project planning, development and management.Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting/finalizing key Nutrition sectoral programme documents
and reports, sharing good practice, lessons learned, and ensuring knowledge/information exchange.Quality of rights-based, gender-sensitive Nutrition projects/programmes effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy
and value added to project management process through results-based management.Sectoral work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined project
strategies and approaches, with special attention to gender/sex disaggregated data or relevant indicators.Project delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the
established guidelines and procedures.UNICEF#s global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue in the Nutrition sector.Proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability ensured regarding supply and non-supply assistance as
well as disbursement of programme funds for the Nutrition sector.Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration, ensuring that gender-specific
feature and requite issues are highlighted.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:

1.Education:
Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health & Nutrition, Health Sciences, International Health & Nutrition, Family Health & Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Emergency Preparedness, or other relevant discipline(s).
Training in gender and in nutrition programmes that promote gender equality an asset.

*A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.

2.Work Experience:
Five to Eight years of relevant professional work experience.
Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO)
Background/familiarity with Emergency.
Experience in monitoring gender inequalities and in programming interventions that reduce these inequalities an asset.

Language Proficiency:
Fluency in English and another UN language (for IP)
Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station (for NO).
In the case of Guinea, French is a requirement.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:
1.Core Values
-Commitment
-Diversity and Inclusion
-Integrity

2.Core Competencies
-Communication
-Working with People
-Drive for Results

3.Other Competencies
-Leading and Supervising
-Formulating Strategies and Concepts
-Analyzing
-Relating and Networking
-Deciding and Initiating Action
-Applying Technical Expertise

4.Technical Knowledge

Technical Knowledge
a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required
-Advanced knowledge of one or more of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes.
-Advanced Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in one of the following areas:
1.Public Health & Nutrition, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Population
and Family Health & Nutrition, Public Health Preparedness, Health Emergency Preparedness
2.Nutritional Epidemiology, Nutrition Research, Biostatistics, Biochemistry, Socio-medical Sciences,
3.Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational Interventions in Health
& Nutritional Care
-Gender and diversity awareness
b) Common Technical Knowledge Required
Knowledge of theories and practices in:
-Child and Maternal Nutrition and Health - Nutrition and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
-Public Health and Nutrition - Educational Interventions in Health and Nutrition Care
-Environmental Health and Nutrition - Health and Nutrition Education
-Knowledge Management
-Computer software application, including word processing, spreadsheet and corporate software packages

Remarks:

* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 4 days of receiving an offer.

TA Nutrition Specialist (Surveillance), P-3, at UNICEF Nigeria

Purpose of the Position

The Ebola outbreak has caused alarm and fear among residents in Liberia. The disease has claimed the lives of 587 people since 22 March 2014. As of 19 August, a total of 1024 probable, suspected, and confirmed cases have been reported wherein cases have been confirmed in nine counties namely: Bomi, Bong, Grand Bassa, Grand Cape Mount, Lofa, Margibi, Montserrado, Nimba, and Rivercess.

Key Expected Results

-Provide technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a nutrition surveillance system
-Introduce, where necessary, new approaches, methods and practices to ensure MOHSW participation and ownership of the nutrition surveillance system and promotes partnerships with other UN agencies and NGOs methods and tools in project management and evaluation
-Propose and support action on operational procedures affecting surveillance management and implementation
-Build the capacity of county health teams on the surveillance system especially on maintaining the database
-Support data analysis and report writing and consolidate county and national level information and other secondary information as part of regular nutrition updates
-Undertake field visits to monitor programmes
-Review and monitor use of the surveillance system and ensure that it is updated to reflect the changing information needs in Liberia

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

-Advanced university degree in Nutrition, Social Sciences, or related technical field
*A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.*
-Five years of professional work experience in surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, in an emergency setting
-Fluency in English (verbal and written)

Competencies of Successful Candidate

i) Core Values
-Commitment
-Diversity and Inclusion
-Integrity

ii) Core Competencies
-Communication
-Drive for Result
-Working With People

iii)Functional Competencies
-Analyzing
-Applying Technical Expertise
-Formulating Strategies and Concepts
-Leading and Supervising
-Planning and Organizing

Remarks

*The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 4 days of receiving an offer*

How to apply:

If you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please apply to the link below no later than 24 September, 2014.

Nutrition Co-ordinator (SPRING) at Save the Children

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Nutrition Co-ordinator (SPRING)

Job Description

As a member of the SPRING Team, the Nutrition Coordinator will work under the direction of the SPRING/Nigeria Nutrition Advisor in the day-to-day successful implementation of the SPRING/Nigeria.Project at the State level. Overall, the Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for the support and capacity building of the UGM partners (including CSOs) and the Government counterpart.

Qualifications

The incumbent should possess a master's degree or equivalent work experience in the field of nutrition, health, or development, experience working with an international NGO is a plus.Candidate must also possess strong computer skills especially in MS office package and strong organizational/communication skills.S(he) should demonstrate ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality;S(he) must be able to also work independently and manage various projects in a team setting,with limited supervision;fluency in English and Hausa.

Remuneration

Save the children offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their C.V. and covering letter on or before the Closing date explaining why you are suitable to: Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: The position advertised above is subject to successful bid. Applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

Recruitment at Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING)

The Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) project focuses on the prevention of stunting and maternal and child anemia in the first 1,000 days. By providing state-of-the-art technical support, SPRING aims to strengthen country efforts to scale up high-impact nutrition practices and policies to improve maternal and child nutrition outcomes.

SPRING is funded by USAID under a five-year cooperative agreement. SPRING's experienced implementation team consists of experts from JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller International, The International Food Policy Research Institute, Save the Children, and The Manoff Group.

Job Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager Nutrition/Fortification, the Program Assistant implements, monitors and evaluate HKI Nigeria’s Rainbow project in accordance with agreed protocols and policies.

Technical Capacity

Provide technical assistance to and support implementation of the nutrition and awareness creation component of the Rainbow project in Benue and FCT Implement and monitor programs to support the scaling up of Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) at the state and local government levels Maintain regular communication with other state nutrition and agriculture program partners and participate in key relevant state and LGA level technical forums Facilitate program planning and review meetings on Orange fleshed Sweetpotato and Infant and Young Child Nutrition Collaborate with partners to develop IEC strategies and tools to support OFSP integration in IYCN Work closely with State Nutrition and Agriculture/ADP Officers to strengthen technical reporting in accordance with defined reporting schedule and program indiSPRINGcators. 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 technical and program reports including site visits, monthly reports, quarterly and annual reports Support the establishment of OFSP farms by IYCF support group members Carry out additional tasks, as requested by the Program Manager Nutrition/Fortification or any other senior officer(s)

Key Performance Indicators:

Successful implementation of the Rainbow Project in FCT and Benue States based on: Effective tracking and reporting of program indicators Integration of OFSP in IYCF support groups in the states

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 a first degree in Agriculture or NutritionAdvanced degree in public health or project management will be preferred, but not required.

Method of Application

Kindly foward your CV with a covering/application letter to fmhkinigeria@gmail.com on or before 23rd May 2014. Any CV received after 5.00 p.m. on this day will not be considered, so is an email received without a subject or a CV received without a covering letter.

In addition, make the subject of the email, Program Assistant, Nutrition and Fortification.

Nutrition Advisor-Abia/Lagos at Nestlé

Description

We are currently looking for Nutrition Advisors for Abia and Lagos
(6 Months Contract)

Key Responsibilities
- The potential candidates will be expected to assist in communication of our infant formula in assigned territories of health care practitioners and PHC’s that will need affordable Infant nutrition solutions.
You have no sales responsibility.
- The candidates will report directly to the Nestle Nutrition Field Operation Manager (FOM) in charge of the candidate’s assigned territory, who will supervise their operations using the prevailing Nestle Nutrition delegate’s documentation and reporting tools.

Entry Requirements
-       BSc /HND degrees (Minimum of Second Class Upper /Lower Credit respectively) in Human Nutrition, Food Science & Technology and other Biological science fields (i.e. Microbiology, Botany, Biochemistry etc.)
-           Good Communication & Presentation Skills
-           Good Planning and Organization Skills

Dateline of submission is 21st of May, 2014

Nestlé Nigeria Plc. upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

Nutrition Advisor-North at Nestlé

Description

We are currently looking for Nutrition Advisors for Kaduna, Plateau and Kano
(6 Months Contract)

Applicants must be willing to work in the above listed states

Dateline of submission is 21st of May, 2014

Nestlé Nigeria Plc. upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

LGA Officer - Nutrition at Action Against Hunger (ACF)

Action Against Hunger (ACF) is part of the ACF-International Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

LGA Officer - Nutrition

Purpose:
At the LGA level, implement and monitor ACF’s program objectives of building capacity at PHCs to deliver nutrition related health care services effectively. Oversees and provide support for capacity building activities as integrated with SMOH&LGA for the hospital staff and for the Out-patient Therapeutic Program (OTP) centres for implementing, organising, managing and reporting of Stabilisation centres and OTP activities.

Summary of Key Objectives:

Objective 1: Assess and to build the capacity of the SMoH or LGA Primary Health Care Centres (PHC).Objective 2: Support Community Mobilization Activities in collaboration with Community nutrition officers and health facility staffObjective 3: To support the Nutrition Team in reporting, data analysis and communicationObjective 4: To strengthen the links and Coordination between departments and authorities.Objective 5: To supervise activities in the framework of CMAM implementation guidelines and SPHERE standard.

Qualifications & Essential Skills:

Diploma in Health Sciences with a Major in Nutrition or related field; Bachelor level degree a plusExperience of emergency nutrition work and the design and implementation of feeding programmes (ideally CTC/CMAM), including monitoring and evaluationHigh level of self-discipline, ability to adhere to strict deadlines, organizational skillsProven capacity to supervise, train and coach staffDemonstrable ability to report timely and excellent communication skillsComputer literacyExcellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all beneficiaries and their carersWillingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditionsPrepared to live and work in an uncertain security environmentFluency in written and spoken English and local languagesTransparency, high ethical values and commitment to protection of children and vulnerable populations.

How To Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV together with their Cover Letter as an email attachment to the following email address: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org

Applicants should indicate in the subject title of their forwarding mail, the title of the position they are applying for.

Note: Please do not attach your certificates to the application email.
Any application received after Monday 19th May will not be considered.