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. This role ensures that malnutrition management, infant nutrition, and integrated child health services are delivered effectively to vulnerable communities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage acute malnutrition, MIYCAN, MAMi, ICCM, and SBCC programmes at health facilities and outreach sites.
• Provide technical support to ensure integration of nutrition services within broader health delivery.
• Build capacity of Village Health Teams, care‑group volunteers, health workers, and district staff.
• Coordinate closely with WASH and Food Security officers to align multi‑sector activities.
• Supervise daily field implementation, monitor performance indicators, and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Identify and verify programme participants, conduct monitoring, and produce timely reports.
• Serve as the primary interface between Action Against Hunger and the communities, troubleshooting field‑level challenges.

Required profile

• Experience working on nutrition or health programmes in humanitarian or development settings.
• Ability to supervise field teams and engage with community structures.
• Strong coordination skills with partners, NGOs, and government agencies.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global anti‑hunger organization.
• Engagement in multi‑sectoral programmes across several countries.
• Professional development in nutrition and public health.