Head of Nutrition Assistants at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) – Holland

JOB TITLE: Head of Nutrition Assistant

JOB LOCATION: Sokoto

JOB DETAILS:

• We are looking for one (1) Head of Nutrition Assistants position in our Sokoto NOMA and Emergency Response Project.

Main Objective Purpose of the position

• Supervising the nutritional assistants to ensure that nutritional care is being delivered in a safe, effective and timely manner according to MSF protocols, standards and protocols in order to improve health conditions of the targeted population.

General Accountabilities

• Monitor daily consumption of therapeutic food and consumables to ensure adequate distribution and quality.
• Coordinate nutritional assistants’ activities with medical and logistics teams, addressing barriers to care delivery.
• Supervise nutritional assistants in weight measurement, food preparation, and distribution, ensuring hygiene and food safety protocols are followed.
• Collaborate with Logistics to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards at the nutritional center.
• Ensure staff are trained in medical device use, cleaning, and minor maintenance; report malfunctions to the biomedical team.
• Inform mothers about their child’s progress, encourage breastfeeding, and report any concerns related to the child’s condition.
• Plan and organize staff schedules, manage absences, and assist nurses with tasks as needed. Report food shortages or issues to the nurse and security concerns to Logistics.

Requirements (Qualifications)

• Education: Diploma in Health related course.
• Experience: Desirable previous experience in similar position in MSF or other NGO’s in a developing country
• Languages: Mission language (English) and local language essential
• Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Service Orientation and Stress Management.

HOW TO APPLY
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Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will notbe considered.
• Any documents sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma, recommendations letters) will not be returned by MSF-OCA.
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Any document sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.
• No accommodation will be provided upon resuming to the job location if selected.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organisation.
• Qualified FEMALE candidates are encouraged to apply.