Nutrition Assistant

Save the Children International - SCI | Staff |
Closing: 30 Jan 2026 3 days remaining
Location: Addis Ababa

Overview

The position holder shall support the technical quality implementation of the TSFP program in the woreda. S/He will mainly be responsible for the bi-weekly/monthly implementation of the TSFP, and outreach works in collaboration with the TSFP Officers and the government Woreda Health Office.

Tasks Summary
  • Support the technical quality implementation of the TSFP program.
  • Responsible for the bi-weekly/monthly implementation of the TSFP and outreach works.
  • Provide on-the-job training for HW/HEW.
  • Provide technical support in establishing and strengthening IMAM.
  • Assist TSFP to strengthen the implementation of TSFP.
  • Monitor Community Health Workers and volunteers in strengthening community mobilization and outreach.
  • Support commodities management and commodity distribution.
  • Ensure health staff have adequate training on the management of acute malnutrition.
  • Strengthen coordination at the woreda level.
  • Ensure TSFP program is implemented according to the National protocol.
  • Monitor and strictly follow anthropometry measurement.
  • Ensure availability of job aids, reporting formats, therapeutic products, and drugs.
  • Create and maintain relationships with local health and other authorities.
  • Link the CMAM program with the existing health structure.
  • Coordinate the link of acute malnutrition cases with OTP, SC and TSFP.
  • Facilitate regular registration of beneficiaries and submit monthly.
  • Provide overview of drug items, SFP materials and wet ration stocks.
  • Support nutritional monthly screening of U5 and PLWs.
  • Manage stock levels of food commodities and other materials.
  • Report any problems promptly.
  • Facilitate pre-condition for conducting PDM after distribution.
  • Document experiences and challenges.
  • Conduct regular supportive and joint supportive supervisions.
  • Facilitate regular reviews of projects.
  • Prepare, review and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and updates.
  • Support and coordinate during planning and implementation of project-related assessments.
Experience Requirements

Minimum two years working experience for BSC and three years’ experience for Diploma/LEVEL IV holders, out of which one year experience is directly related to emergency health & nutrition related fields. Essential Knowledge, training and experience in IMAM/TSFP and community mobilization/BCC. Demonstrated skills in peer group training, Training of Trainers and development of training materials.

Qualification Requirements

BSC/Diploma/LEVEL IV in Nursing or Public Health (Senior Clinical/Public Nurse or above).

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