Nutrition and Disease Surveillance Officer at Sahei Gender Development Initiative

Location

Gujba and Nguru LGAs, Yobe State, Nigeria

Reports To

Nutrition Focal Person

Department

Health and Nutrition

Position Summary

The Nutrition and Disease Surveillance Officer will play a critical role in the planning, coordination, and implementation of nutrition and disease surveillance activities across Gujba and Nguru LGAs. Working closely with the Nutrition Focal Person and the LGA Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO), the officer will ensure effective delivery of lifesaving and preventive nutrition interventions, with a strong focus on community engagement, case management, and data-driven decision-making.

The position will lead community-based surveillance, screening, referral, and follow-up of malnutrition cases through CMAM, IYCF, and micronutrient supplementation programs. The officer will also promote positive nutrition, health, and hygiene behaviours at the household and community levels to sustain long-term health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Plan, coordinate, and implement nutrition and disease surveillance activities across assigned LGAs
• Lead community-based surveillance and screening for malnutrition cases
• Manage referral and follow-up of cases through CMAM, IYCF, and micronutrient supplementation programs
• Promote positive nutrition, health, and hygiene behaviours at household and community levels
• Support case management and ensure data-driven decision-making