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Nutrition Volunteer
About this role
A Nutrition Volunteer position in Maiduguri, Borno, with field visits to communities and IDP camps. It is an unpaid, six-month volunteer role hosted by Save the Slum Initiative, focused on community nutrition and outreach. The organisation works in WASH, Education, Protection, Nutrition, Health and Livelihood to support vulnerable communities across Nigeria. The role supports IYCF sensitisation, nutrition screening, referrals and record keeping under the supervision of a Nutrition Officer.
What you would do
- Conduct sensitisation on infant and young child feeding and dietary diversity.
- Support community nutrition screening for children under five and pregnant and lactating women using MUAC.
- Assist in referrals and follow-up of malnourished children to OTP/TSFP sites.
- Maintain accurate screening and referral records.
What they are asking for
- OND, HND or BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health or related field.
- Fresh graduates and NYSC members encouraged to apply.
- Resident of Borno State.
- Fluency in English; ability to speak Hausa and/or Kanuri for relevant roles.
- Willingness to work in communities and IDP camps as required.
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email).
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of humanitarian principles is an advantage.
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