JOB ALERT: Nutrition Officer at Malteser International – Katsina State

Are you a healthcare professional looking for an opportunity to work with an international NGO in Nigeria? Here is an opportunity you should not miss!

Malteser International is recruiting a Nutrition Officer in Katsina State, Nigeria. Qualified candidates with backgrounds in nutrition, nursing, midwifery, public health, and other relevant health-related fields are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

• Location: Katsina State, Nigeria
• Job Type: Full-time
• Application Deadline: November 11, 2026
• Contract Duration: November 2026 – March 2027
• Salary: According to the organization's salary grade

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting nutrition services and the treatment of acute malnutrition.
• Training and supervising healthcare workers and community volunteers.
• Collecting, analysing, and reporting nutrition-related data.
• Promoting breastfeeding, proper infant feeding, and community nutrition awareness.
• Coordinating nutrition programmes with health facilities, government agencies, and partner organizations.
• Preparing activity plans, field reports, and monthly reports.
• Ensuring that nutrition services meet humanitarian standards and protect beneficiaries' dignity and confidentiality.

Qualifications and Requirements

Interested applicants should possess:

• A degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, or another relevant health-related field.
• Familiarity with Sphere standards and Nutrition Cluster guidelines.
• Knowledge of gender, protection, and inclusion in humanitarian work.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to remote locations and work in emergency situations.

Added advantages:

• Previous experience working with NGOs in emergency response settings.
• Knowledge of Hausa or other local languages.

Benefits

The organization offers benefits that include:

• Group life insurance.
• Health insurance for individuals or families.
• 13th-month pay.
• Annual leave and compensation leave.
• Academic, wedding, and compassionate leave, where applicable.