Nutrition OTP Nurse (Consultant) ENCORE PROJECT At ActionAid

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions, and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions and support its interventions in the NorthEast: Nutrition OTP Nurse (Consultant), Enhancing Nutrition, Community Resilience and Empowerment for communities affected by conflict (ENCORE Project) -Gashua, Busari LGA, Yobe State The Post holder will be responsible for ensuring that identified SAM under 5 with and without complications, Pregnant and lactating women receive adequate care and treatment, are monitored, and their nutritional status improved within and around Busari LGA. Person Specifications Education/Qualifications

• First degree in Nursing or Registered Nurse is essential.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies is desirable.

Experience

• At least (3) three years’ work experience, 2 of which should be on similar role is essential.
• Experience in operating an OTP is essential.
• Experience in working with under-5 children, pregnant and lactating mothers is essential.
• Related experience on Nutrition project is desirable.

Skill/Abilities

• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent strategic planning skills
• Appreciation for confidentiality

To apply

kindly complete relevant application form accessed from https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs Application form should be sent in an MSWord attachment to [email protected]. Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded. Please refer to the website – https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs for detailed job descriptions and application forms. Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., Nutrition OTP NURSE (Consultant), ENCORE Project – Gashua, Busari LGA, Yobe State   ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women, persons with disabilities and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 30th October 2023. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates. ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.