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Apply for Nutrition Assistant (MSF) Medecins Sans Frontieres
Medecins Sans Frontieres (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 Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. We are at present cooperating with the Federal Ministry of Health, State and Local Government departments of health on various health projects.
We are looking to recruit one (1) Nutrition Assistant in our Noma & Emergency Response Project in Sokoto State Under the supervision of the Nutritional Nurse, participating in the nutritional case management of children suffering from acute malnutrition according to MSF nutritional and hygiene protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities and improve the health conditions of the targeted population
Job Title: Nutrition Assistant
Location: Sokoto, Nigeria
Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Job Type: Indefinite
Publication Date: February 3, 2025
Job Summary:
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Nutrition Assistant in our Sokoto NOMA and Emergency Response Project. The successful candidate will participate in the nutritional case management of children suffering from acute malnutrition according to MSF nutritional and hygiene protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the nutritional case management of children suffering from acute malnutrition
- Carry out basic health care and hygiene procedures
- Inform caretakers on the functioning of the center and provide hygienic training and sanitation education
- Monitor and report weight and other vital indicators of each patient
- Prepare ORS and supervise drinking water availability in the ward
- Maintain clean premises and materials and perform minor maintenance and cleaning of biomedical equipment
Requirements:
- Literacy and sound knowledge of nutrition protocols
- Desirable working experience of two years in similar jobs
- Mission language (English) and local language (Hausa and Fulani) essential
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel, and internet)
- Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, and Stress Management
How to Apply
To complete your application, please email your CV, Cover Letter and necessary credentials with telephone contact details to:
with the subject of the email - " Nutrition Assistant".
Or via this link to complete registration:
Only one application should be submitted as multiple applications will not be considered.
Deadline for Applications: 14 February 2025 (5:00 PM)
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