Nutrition Field Assistant at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT)

About the Role

The Nutrition Field Assistant will support the implementation of the Nutrition component in Borno state, providing critical field-level support for nutrition programs and community outreach activities.

Main Responsibilities

Programme Support & Case Management

• Support the implementation of all CMAM and IMAM activities in implementing communities and outreach sites
• Conduct active case finding through MUAC screening to identify SAM/MAM cases, complications, non-responders, and referrals to SC
• Conduct training of caregivers on Mother-led MUAC screening of children 0-59 months of age
• Carry out follow-up visits to ensure screening is done accurately and documented
• Liaison with Community Nutrition Mobilizers to provide effective follow-up of all SAM and MAM cases, particularly tracing of children who are absent from the program, defaulted, or not gaining weight

Caregiver Training & Support

• Conduct caregiver training on the Tom-Brown approach and monitor utilization of the product by caregivers for their MAM children
• Provide technical support for IYCF lead mothers during IYCF activities such as food demonstrations and support group meetings with relevant IYCF key messages
• Support CNMs with monthly home visits to ensure hygiene, sanitation, and IYCF positive practices are being practiced by caregivers

Supervision & Coordination

• Directly supervise the activities of community volunteers during sensitization and clinic activities
• Liaison with other partners, local authorities, and stakeholders including returnees, host communities, and local leaders on food security-related matters
• Compile and submit daily progress reports to the nutrition officer through the community supervisor (direct line manager)

General Responsibilities

• Report progress and problems promptly
• Perform other responsibilities assigned by superiors

Additional Information

The post holder will receive a context-specific Terms of Reference for each deployment, which will draw upon the responsibilities outlined above.