Summary This position plays a vital role in executing daily nutrition programs within health centers and local communities, operating under the guidance of a Nutrition Officer. The primary objective is to ensure effective management of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) cases, promote healthy feeding practices, and strengthen community engagement to prevent malnutrition. By bridging the gap between clinical services and households, this role contributes significantly to improving child health outcomes and fostering sustainable nutrition habits. Responsibilities
• Facilitate the daily delivery of nutrition services in partnership with the Nutrition Officer.
• Aid in the accurate identification, enrollment, and management of MAM cases using Tom Brown, strictly following national Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) guidelines.
• Assist in producing and distributing Tom Brown at the community level, while leading demonstrations on correct preparation and feeding techniques.
• Collaborate with the Nutrition Officer to organize community outreach efforts aimed at screening and tracking nutrition cases.
• Provide training and mentorship to community health workers and volunteers regarding growth monitoring, IMAM protocols, and Infant and Young Child Feeding (MIYCN) practices.
• Perform scheduled home visits to monitor children who have completed treatment, locate those who missed appointments, and offer nutritional counseling to parents.
• Gather and organize precise data from community sessions and clinics, ensuring all reports are submitted promptly.
• Contribute to the drafting of monthly activity reports, including 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, Why) and Situation Reports (SitRep).




• Track program performance against set goals and communicate insights to the supervisor for continuous improvement.
• Advocate for the utilization of local food sources, such as Tom Brown, to enhance dietary variety and nutritional status within families.
• Engage in community gatherings and awareness campaigns to educate the public on preventing malnutrition and adopting healthy feeding habits.
• Build and sustain positive partnerships with local leaders, health officials, and community groups to ensure coordinated program delivery.
• Fulfill any additional tasks as directed by management. Requirements
• Demonstrated ability to support the implementation of nutrition services in both facility and community settings.
• Knowledge of national IMAM protocols and experience with screening and treating MAM cases.
• Proficiency in preparing and demonstrating the use of Tom Brown for therapeutic feeding.
• Strong coordination skills for organizing outreach and mobilization activities.
• Capability to train and guide community health workers on essential health practices.
• Experience in conducting home visits, tracing defaulters, and providing caregiver counseling.
• Competence in data collection, compilation, and timely reporting.
• Ability to assist in monitoring program targets and preparing activity reports.
• Commitment to promoting local food solutions for better nutrition outcomes.
• Skill in engaging with community stakeholders and raising awareness on health issues.
• Capacity to maintain effective working relationships with local authorities and leaders.
• Willingness to perform other assigned duties as needed.

📌 Nutrition Assistant officer (Borno)
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📍 Borno