Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Médecins Sans Frontières and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. MSF-OCA employees are guided by a Code of Conduct which aims to strengthen and support ethical cultures throughout MSF-OCA, based on the core values that guide our medical humanitarian mission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Nutrition Assistant

Location: Sokoto

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Type: Indefinite

Job Description

We are looking for one (1) Head of Nutrition Assistants position in our Sokoto NOMA and Emergency Response Project.

Main Objective Purpose of the position

Supervising the nutritional assistants to ensure that nutritional care is being delivered in a safe, effective and timely manner according to MSF protocols, standards and protocols in order to improve health conditions of the targeted population.

General Accountabilities

Monitor daily consumption of therapeutic food and consumables to ensure adequate distribution and quality.

Coordinate nutritional assistants’ activities with medical and logistics teams, addressing barriers to care delivery.

Supervise nutritional assistants in weight measurement, food preparation, and distribution, ensuring hygiene and food safety protocols are followed.

Collaborate with Logistics to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards at the nutritional center.

Ensure staff are trained in medical device use, cleaning, and minor maintenance; report malfunctions to the biomedical team.

Inform mothers about their child’s progress, encourage breastfeeding, and report any concerns related to the child’s condition.

Plan and organize staff schedules, manage absences, and assist nurses with tasks as needed. Report food shortages or issues to the nurse and security concerns to Logistics.

Requirements (Qualifications)

Education: Diploma in Health related course.

Experience: Desirable previous experience in similar position in MSF or other NGO’s in a developing country

Languages: Mission language (English) and local language essential

Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Service Orientation and Stress Management.

Application Closing Date

3rd January, 2025; (5:00 PM).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

And

After filling out the form, submit their CV, Cover letter, and necessary credentials only to: sokoto-jobs@oca.msf.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.

Any documents sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma, recommendations letters) will not be returned by MSF-OCA.

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.

Any document sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.

No accommodation will be provided upon resuming to the job location if selected.

MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organisation.

Qualified FEMALE candidates are encouraged to apply.