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Nutrition Volunteer
The Big Smile Foundation
Lagos, Nigeria
Fixed-term
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
We are seeking an experienced professional for this opening.
Key Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibility
- Support community-based nutrition activities, including screening and identification of malnutrition cases.
- Conduct household visits to promote appropriate infant, young child, and maternal nutrition practices.
- Refer malnourished children, pregnant and lactating women to designated health or nutrition services.
- Support nutrition awareness sessions, demonstrations, and community mobilization activities.
- Assist with basic data collection, reporting, and record keeping.
- Promote safeguarding, PSEA, and accountability to affected populations in all activities.
Work respectfully with caregivers, community leaders, and health workers to improve nutrition outcomes.
Desirable skills:
- Good writing and communication skills.
- Must be organized and practical.
- Must be Fluent in Hausa and Kanuri.
- Must be Friendly and understand child safeguarding
- Must have adequate knowledge of community based nutrition activities.
- Must be organized and practical.
- Ability and skills to work with and mentor children’s groups.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.