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Center for Advocacy Resilience and Empowerment Initiative (CARE Initiative) is committed to improving the well-
being of vulnerable populations through humanitarian and development interventions. As part of its ongoing nutrition programming in Borno State, the organisation seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced Nutrition Officer
to support the implementation of nutrition activities targeting vulnerable communities.
The successful candidate will provide technical and operational support for the delivery of quality nutrition services, including Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP), nutrition education, nutrition supplies management, and facility-based interventions.
The Nutrition Officer will work closely with health facility personnel, community service workers, volunteers, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery in line with approved project
plans, national nutrition guidelines, humanitarian standards, and organisational policies.
Job Title: Nutrition Service Provider
Location : Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Reports : To Nutrition Officer
Contract : Duration 6 Month
Purpose of the Position
The Nutrition Service Provider will support the day-to-day delivery of nutrition services at assigned PHCs, including attending to lactating mothers and children enrolled in nutrition programmes, dispensing prescribed nutrition supplies, maintaining beneficiary records, and ensuring that services are delivered in accordance with approved
programme guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the delivery of MAM and CMAM services to eligible beneficiaries at assigned PHCs.
• Attend to lactating mothers and caregivers of children enrolled in nutrition programmes, ensuring they receive
appropriate information and support.
• Dispense approved supplementary or therapeutic nutrition products to eligible beneficiaries in line with
programme protocols and the instructions of authorized health personnel.
• Support beneficiary registration, appointment tracking, follow-up, and referrals as required.
• Maintain accurate records of consultations, beneficiary attendance, nutrition supplies dispensed, and other
programme activities using approved registers and reporting tools.
• Monitor nutrition supply availability at the service point and promptly report shortages, discrepancies, or
damaged supplies to the designated supervisor.
• Provide basic nutrition education and reinforce appropriate infant and young child feeding practices, hygiene
messages, and adherence to programme instructions.
• Support the identification and referral of beneficiaries requiring further assessment or additional medical
attention, in line with established referral procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all beneficiaries with dignity, respect, and without discrimination.
• Adhere to organizational policies, safeguarding standards, the Code of Conduct, and applicable infection
prevention and control measures.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the designated supervisor within the scope of the position.
Supervision and Reporting
The Nutrition Service Provider will report directly to the Nutrition Officer or designated nutrition supervisor and work
in coordination with relevant PHC personnel. The position will not be responsible for independently making clinical
treatment decisions or undertaking duties outside the individual’s training and authorized scope of practice.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum of a diploma; additional training or qualifications in nutrition, community health, or a related field will be an advantage.
• Previous experience supporting nutrition programmes, PHC services, community health activities, or humanitarian interventions is desirable.
• Basic understanding of malnutrition prevention and management, particularly MAM and CMAM services, is an advantage.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with lactating mothers, caregivers, and
vulnerable populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with health facility staff and follow supervisory guidance.
• Fluency in Kanuri and/or Hausa is an advantage; proficiency in English will also be beneficial.
Core Competencies
• Respectful and compassionate service delivery.
• Accountability and attention to detail.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and non-discrimination.
• Willingness to work in designated PHCs in Borno State.
Safeguarding and Code of Conduct
- The successful candidate must comply with CARE Initiative’s safeguarding policies, Prevention of Sexual
- Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) requirements, and Code of Conduct. The successful candidate is expected to protect the rights and dignity of all beneficiaries, particularly women, children, and other vulnerable groups, and report safeguarding concerns through established channels.
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
- CARE Initiative is committed to equal opportunity and inclusive recruitment. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- All applications will be assessed fairly against the stated qualifications, experience, and competencies.
- Reasonable accommodation may be provided during the recruitment process, where appropriate.
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
• An updated curriculum vitae (CV).
• A cover letter highlighting their relevant qualifications and experienc
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