Job Title: Nutrition Officer

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 requirements
• 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 jobsonline2013@gmail.com