Health And Nutrition Manager

IRC

Ngala, Borno, Nigeria
Nutrition program management
Technical supervision of nutrition activities
Community based management of acute malnutrition
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
  • The Nutrition Manager will be responsible for technical oversight and support on nutrition and Social Behavior Change Communication components of IRC focusing on Nutrition and WASH promotion.
  • The role involves managing nutrition grants, supervising staff, conducting nutritional surveillance, and representing IRC in coordination meetings with government and partners.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Nutrition program management
  • Technical supervision of nutrition activities
  • Community based management of acute malnutrition
  • Nutrition surveys and data analysis
  • Capacity building of local partners
  • Coordination with health and government agencies

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in emergency nutrition programs
  • Strong report and proposal writing skills
  • Ability to work under unstable security conditions
  • Fluency in local languages
  • Team leadership and staff development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics or related field
  • Minimum 5 years professional experience in nutrition program management
  • Registration with Nigeria Nutritionist and Dietitians Institute or relevant body
  • Experience with nutrition surveys and methodologies such as SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Office and statistical software
  • Fluency in English

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