Nutrition Officer Social Work Officer

SCOPE OF WORK:The Nutrition Officer- is responsible for overseeing  all Nutrition activities for Hope for HIV/AIDS (HFA) supported health facilities and catchment communities in Surulere LGA in Lagos State. Responsibilities will include day to day supports to Nutritional activities in thehealth facilities and their catchment communities, monitoring of activities,  report making, coordination with other sectors and government authorities as well as close collaboration with the Nutrition unit at the Local Government Area Office MOH &  health facility staff and managers. The Nutrition Officer  will have no line management responsibilities and reports to the Project Manager.  The position is based in Mushin with regular trips to communities in Surulere KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Nutrition manager of Save the Children and the Health & Nutrition Coordinator, ensure that Nutrition  programs utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and WHO.
Ensure that all Nutrition activities are consistent with established best practices.
Ensure sound data collection and information management systems are in place for ongoing monitoring of health &
Nutrition programme activities Participate in the design of robust M&E plans and design/adapt Nutrition  information systems including surveillance systems for the HFA health & nutrition programs in Surulere LGA
Contribute to the growth of the HFA nutrition  programme in communities through quality implementation of project activities, adequate monitoring and timely reporting as needed,  working in conjunction with other colleagues in the program.
Organise planned trainings for health & Nutrition staff and ensure that FMOH and WHO guidelines are used for all trainings which should be delivered in a quality manner.
Follow all HFA guidelines, programme and budget management tools
Ensure a good working relationship with all stakeholders involved in service provision to supported health facilities and catchment communities  in Surulere LGA of Lagos State.

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Applicants should send their applications and CVs to: hope4aidsnig@gmail.comNote: Only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.

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