Health and Nutrition Officer

About the role

The Health and Nutrition Officer will support the implementation of nutrition and health interventions at the field level for Action Against Hunger USA. This position works closely with community volunteers, health workers, and partner agencies to ensure effective delivery of malnutrition management and related programs.

Key responsibilities

• Manage acute malnutrition cases, MIYCAN, and MAMi interventions at health facilities and outreach sites.
• Implement Integrated Case Management of Childhood Illnesses (ICCM) and Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) activities.
• Provide capacity‑building training to VHTs, care‑group volunteers, health workers, and district staff.
• Coordinate with WASH and Food Security officers to integrate multi‑sectoral activities.
• Supervise daily field activities, verify participant eligibility, monitor progress, and produce timely reports.
• Identify and troubleshoot implementation challenges in the field.

Required profile

• Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• Experience in community‑based nutrition programs and malnutrition management.
• Proven ability to work with local partners, volunteers, and government agencies.
• Strong monitoring, reporting, and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Acute malnutrition management
• MIYCAN implementation
• MAMi (Management of At‑Risk Infants under six)
• Integrated Case Management of Childhood Illnesses (ICCM)
• Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)
• Breastfeeding Promotion (BFHI)
• Capacity‑building and training
• Monitoring and reporting