Lluvia Health is a child and adolescent health-focused organisation driven by the mandate to improve pediatric and adolescent health service delivery in Nigeria. We believe children represent the future and ensuring their healthy growth and development should be a prime concern of all societies.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 1 – 2 years
- Location: Lagos
- City: Ikoyi
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare, NGO/Non-Profit
We seek a dedicated and skilled Child Health and Nutrition Associate to join our dynamic team. The Child Health and Nutrition Associate will be responsible for developing and implementing the non-profit programs to achieve the organization’s mission. This individual will work closely with the executive director/founder of the organization and volunteers.
Responsibilities:
Program Implementation:
- Execute child health and nutrition programs by established guidelines and standards.
- Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of programs, making data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Community Engagement:
- Engage with local communities to understand their specific child health and nutrition needs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, organizations, and families.
- Organize and conduct community awareness and education initiatives on child health and nutrition.
Reporting writing:
- Collect, manage, and analyze data related to child health and nutrition programs.
- Prepare regular reports on program activities, progress, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of program-related information.
Training and Capacity Building:
- Provide training sessions for community members, health workers, and other relevant stakeholders on child health and nutrition topics.
- Build the capacity of local staff and partners to effectively implement and support child health and nutrition initiatives.
Advocacy:
- Advocate for policies and practices that promote child health and nutrition at local, regional, and national levels.
- Represent the organization in relevant forums, conferences, and meetings to advance child health and nutrition agendas.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
- 1- 2 years post-NYSC experience
- Proven experience in implementing child health and nutrition programs.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity, and willingness to innovate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural settings.
- Familiarity with community engagement and participatory approaches.
- Commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
