Nutrition and Health Officer at Action Against Hunger – Maiduguri, Nigeria
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Action Against Hunger |
| Location | Maiduguri and Mobbar, Borno State |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Salary | Not specified by the employer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health Or A Related Field |
| Experience | Minimum of 3 years of primary health care programme experience |
| Application Deadline | 17 November 2026 (5:00 pm Nigerian Time) |
| Number of Openings | 4 (Maiduguri 3, Mobbar 1) |
About This Opportunity
Action Against Hunger is recruiting four Nutrition and Health Officers for Borno State: three in Maiduguri and one in Mobbar. The officers report to the Programme Manager for Health and Nutrition, and the proposed start date is December 2026. The role monitors the nutrition and health situation in the assigned local government areas. It supervises facility-level activities, trains and manages programme teams, and keeps reporting and coordination running. The work covers data mapping and disease surveillance, screening for acute malnutrition, support to health facilities and Tom Brown centres, quarterly reviews with government health managers, and monthly DHIS2 reporting. It will suit a nurse, midwife or public health graduate with at least three years of primary health care programme experience. Strong report-writing skills and fluency in English and Hausa are also required. The advert was published on 11 November 2026 and closes on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5:00 pm Nigerian Time, so apply promptly.
About Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation that runs nutrition and health programmes in northern Nigeria.
Its teams work in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (the BAY states) and in Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara.
It partners with the Nutrition Sector, UNICEF and State Ministries of Health to deliver nutrition supplies and services.
Its officers support health facilities, community nutrition work and Tom Brown centres for children with moderate acute malnutrition.
Action Against Hunger recruits through its official application portal.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor the nutrition and health situation in the assigned areas, including monthly 5W and 4W mapping.
- Use screening data to track acute malnutrition, and report disease surveillance and morbidity figures.
- Supervise monitoring and evaluation of assessments, keep health facility databases current, and assess facility capacity in CMAM, IMCI, reproductive health and vaccination.
- Support Tom Brown centres for moderate acute malnutrition.
- Train staff on LMIS and HMIS data tools, use quality checklists, give on-job coaching and share feedback that improves service quality.
- Review financial, logistical and human resource needs each month and quarter, and check supply adequacy.
- Attend local government coordination meetings and prepare an individual monthly action plan.
- Supervise local government and facility activities, managing the project cycle and keeping to donor proposal rules.
- Examine and treat children per national protocols, and close WASH gaps found in health facilities.
- Make sure essential supplies and data tools are in place and registers are kept properly.
- Forecast budgets, request supplies and run quarterly review workshops with government health managers.
- Prepare monthly supervision plans and track referrals for high-risk pregnancies and severe acute malnutrition cases.
- Train and manage programme teams, including nutrition and health assistants, with monitoring plans and attendance records.
- Handle human resource processes, orient new staff on the charter and safeguarding rules, and provide equipment and stationery.
- Manage information and reporting: collect regular facility reports, consolidate local government data, analyse it and share feedback.
- Attend local government coordination meetings, keep databases and tracking tools current, and archive work plans and checklists each month.
- Prepare monthly health evolution reports, DHIS2 and disease surveillance reports, consumption reports and analysis summaries.
Requirements And Qualifications
Mandatory:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health or a related field, with public health and CMAM programming experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a primary health care programme.
- Excellent report-writing skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa.
- Experience managing a team.
Skills And Competencies:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to observe staff practice and give useful feedback.
- Ability to manage staff in line with local culture and the organisation’s policies.
Salary And Benefits
Salary: Not specified by the employer; no figure is stated in the official advert. The advert states these benefits: 100% health care coverage; access to Talent Soft e-learning; maternity and paternity leave; compassionate leave for a hospitalised child; and creche facilities.
How To Apply
- Read the full advert for the Nutrition and Health Officer role on the official application page and confirm you meet the degree and experience requirements.
- Prepare your CV, making your primary health care programme, CMAM and team supervision experience clear.
- Open the official application link below and complete the online application form.
- Submit before Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5:00 pm Nigerian Time.
- Note: Action Against Hunger charges no fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
- Apply here: https://acfinternational.applytojob.com/apply/BPjQJWdTel/Nutrition-And-Health-Officer
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Our Tips For This Role
- Lead with your three years of primary health care work: the advert requires at least three years of primary health care programme experience.
- Show your CMAM and data skills: facility supervision, DHIS2 reporting and LMIS and HMIS tools are core parts of the role.
- Evidence your team management: you will train and manage nutrition and health assistants, so describe teams you have led.
- Show your language skills: fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa is required.
- Apply before the deadline: applications close on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5:00 pm Nigerian Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application deadline for the Nutrition and Health Officer role?
Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5:00 pm Nigerian Time, per the official advert published on 11 November 2026.
What qualification do I need to apply?
A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health or a related field, with public health and CMAM programming experience.
How many openings are there, and where are they based?
Four openings: three in Maiduguri and one in Mobbar, both in Borno State.
How much experience is required?
A minimum of three years of experience in a primary health care programme.
Does Action Against Hunger charge a fee to apply?
No. The organisation states that it charges no fee at any stage of recruitment. Application is free, and you should not pay anyone.
Verified on 12 November 2026 — apply link checked.