Health and Nutrition Officer

Overview

The Health and Nutrition Officer will contribute technically to the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of health and nutrition program/project activities to achieve planned objectives.

Tasks Summary

• Contribute to the implementation of SRMNIA-Nut and nutrition activities.
• Ensure systematic nutritional screening and management of acute malnutrition.
• Promote infant and young child feeding (IYCF), micronutrient supplementation, and deworming.
• Contribute to growth monitoring and promotion activities.
• Ensure availability of SRMNIA-N inputs and materials.
• Ensure availability of quality vaccines and cold chain equipment.
• Contribute to vaccination program activities and progress.
• Contribute to the implementation of communication and social and behavioral change (SBC) activities.
• Ensure quality of communication for development (C4D) sessions.
• Strengthen the capacities of community relays, community health workers, and women's groups.
• Integrate the child rights-based approach and equity into all interventions.
• Identify and refer cases of vulnerability.
• Strictly apply Child Protection, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Prevention (SEAP) policies and the UNICEF Code of Conduct.
• Collect, analyze, and report health and nutrition data.
• Contribute to monitoring key indicators.
• Participate in data reviews, coordination meetings, and joint supervisions.
• Ensure community accountability.
• Collaborate with health structures, local authorities, and technical partners.
• Participate in health and nutrition sector coordination frameworks.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in health and/or nutrition.
• Experience with projects supported by UNICEF or UN agencies strongly desired.
• Experience in community settings and in hard-to-reach areas.

Qualification Requirements

• Technical/vocational diploma in public health, nutrition, nursing, midwifery, or related field.
• Certified training in nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccination is a major asset.

Other Details

Languages Required: French, Level: Fluent Malinke, Level: Working knowledge

Languages Preferred: English, Level: Working knowledge

Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration: