Career Position for State Coordinator – Nutrition (Consultant)
Job Opportunity: State Coordinator – Nutrition (Consultant)
Organization: Evidence Action
Locations: Kaduna State or Kano State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Consultant
Work Arrangement: On-site, with periodic field visits to LGAs and health facilities
Programme: Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (SQ-LNS)
About Evidence Action
Evidence Action is a global nonprofit organization that scales evidence-based, cost-effective interventions to improve lives. Its programmes focus on delivering measurable impact in public health and international development.
Job Summary
Evidence Action is seeking a qualified State Coordinator to provide high-level technical assistance to state governments for the implementation of the SQ-LNS nutrition programme.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with government health agencies, development partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen programme planning, implementation, training, supply chain management, community sensitization, and monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate closely with state Ministries of Health, Primary Health Care Development Agencies, and other relevant government departments.
Support the development and execution of state-level SQ-LNS operational plans.
Organize planning, review, and coordination meetings with government officials and programme partners.
Coordinate training sessions for healthcare workers across state, LGA, and facility levels.
Support forecasting, quantification, proper storage, and distribution of nutrition supplies.
Monitor supply availability continuously to promptly identify potential stockouts and distribution challenges.
Coordinate community sensitization activities and the distribution of information and education materials.
Support monitoring visits, coverage surveys, and regular programme performance reviews.
Analyse findings and provide strategic recommendations to government officials and Evidence Action management.
Support government resource mobilization efforts to sustain and expand programme delivery.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. (A Master’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Systems, Development Studies, or a related discipline is an added advantage).
Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, or child health programming, preferably with government agencies or NGOs in Nigeria.
System Knowledge: Proven experience working with government health systems and coordinating development partners.
Language Proficiency: Ability to speak Hausa is required.
Competencies: Strong communication, documentation, reporting, planning, and project coordination skills.
Tech Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with monitoring and evaluation systems, such as DHIS2, is an advantage.
Supply Chain: Experience managing nutrition commodity supply chains and facilitating healthcare worker training.
Regulatory Knowledge: Sound knowledge of Nigerian nutrition policies, strategies, and guidelines.
Execution: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
Residency Note: Priority will be given to qualified applicants who are residents of Kaduna State.
Working Conditions
The position is based in Kaduna State or Kano State, with periodic monitoring visits to LGAs and health facilities, subject to prevailing security conditions.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Evidence Action recruitment portal:
Application Deadline: Not specified in the announcement.
