Job Position for Nutrition and Health Assistant
Job Opportunity: Nutrition and Health Assistant
Organization: Action Against Hunger Nigeria
Position: Nutrition and Health Assistant
Location: Sokoto, Sokoto State
Employment Type: Full-Time
Career Level: Mid-Level
Department: Nutrition and Health
Proposed Start Date: October 2026
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM (Nigerian Time)
About the Role
Action Against Hunger Nigeria is seeking a qualified, motivated Nutrition and Health Assistant to support the execution of community-based health and nutrition interventions in Sokoto. Working alongside the primary Nutrition team and local stakeholders, the position plays a vital role in beneficiary mobilization, field activity facilitation, data gathering, program monitoring, and field reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation & Supervision:
Coordinate and oversee community-based Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) activities, including cooking demonstrations, Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) screenings, hygiene promotion, and complementary feeding sessions.
Oversee, maintain, and ensure the appropriate utilization of Porridge Mum kitchens.
Supervise routine MUAC screenings and routine field tasks conducted by Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Services (CHIPS) agents and community volunteers.
Beneficiary & Community Engagement:
Mobilize beneficiaries during disbursement exercises alongside Community Nutrition Mobilizers.
Lead and participate in community sensitization meetings, stakeholder entry, and feedback sessions, as well as vendor briefings.
Assist in the creation and strategic placement of program banners and promotional materials.
Represent the organization in relevant local-level coordination meetings.
Data Management & Documentation:
Maintain and continuously update the Porridge Mum beneficiary database.
Document all nutrition interventions, tracking system referrals, and follow-up activities for children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM).
Assist in data collection for routine screening, Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM), Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) surveys, and additional nutrition assessments.
Compile, prepare, and submit comprehensive weekly and monthly nutrition summaries and progress reports.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Diploma in Public Health, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or a closely related field.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in nutrition programming, with a strong focus on community-level engagement.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in written and spoken English, Hausa, and Kanuri.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and data management tools.
Core Competencies:
Strong interpersonal, observational, and communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback.
Ability to work flexibly and adaptively under challenging field conditions.
Demonstrated commitment to Action Against Hunger’s mission, principles, and values.
Application Guidelines
Interested candidates must submit a fully completed online application form. Ensure all fields and questions are answered completely, as incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
Important Notices:
Zero-Tolerance Fraud Policy: Action Against Hunger does not request fees or payments at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, or processing).
Equal Opportunity: Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
To submit your application before the deadline of October 8, 2026 (5:00 PM WAT), please click the link below:
