Program Officer - Nutrition

Program Officer - Nutrition

in a firm in Abuja Full-time

Industry NGO

Specialization Healthcare / Pharmaceutical , Administration & Office Support, NGO/Community Services & Dev,

Minimum Qualification MBA / MSc

Required Experience 3 - 5 years

Application Deadline 2012-08-14

We are an international agency whose mission is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We implement a bi-annual campaign on vitamin A supplementation in 10 states of the federation, supports onchocerciasis control in Borno, Adamawa and Akwa Ibom states, and recently expanded its portfolio of programs in Nigeria in to the areas of food fortification and advocacy for the use of orange flesh sweet potato: a root crop rich in Vitamin A.

Job title: Program Officer - Nutrition
Location: Abuja

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

Qualifications & Requirements:
Minimum of Masters Degree or MPH in Human Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietics.
At least two years working experience especially in development work.
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

How to apply:
A curriculum vitae
A covering letter (application letter)

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