Apply for Health and Nutrition Officer at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is seeking a Primary Health Care Officer to support health service delivery in Geidam LGA, Yobe. This full-time position reports to the Primary Health Care Technical Coordinator. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality care in targeted facilities, strengthening clinical capacity among health workers, and integrating newborn and child health services in line with national and WHO guidelines.

Job Title:Health and Nutrition Officer

Location: Yobe

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day technical and programmatic support for clinical, nutritional, and integrated medical services at health facilities.
Ensure accurate clinical triage, diagnosis, and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Support Ministry of Health (MoH) staff in identifying patients for referral and facilitating appropriate pathways.
Strengthen the capacity of health workers and Community Health Workers (CHWs) through on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring.
Monitor the consumption of medicines and medical supplies to prevent stock-outs or wastage.
Oversee community-level health activities, including health promotion and stakeholder engagement.
Maintain effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems for programme progress.
Ensure compliance with infection prevention, waste management, and child safeguarding standards.
Coordinate with state and LGA authorities, community leaders, and other implementing partners.

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Requirements

Registered Nurse/Midwife, B.Sc. Nursing/Midwifery, MBBS, or a relevant health-related degree.
Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a humanitarian and development environment, including field operations and working with MoH.
Extensive knowledge of nutrition and health interventions.
Experience in stakeholder management and participation in technical working groups.
Fluency in written and spoken English and at least one major Nigerian language.
Willingness to travel frequently and work in difficult physical conditions in areas of potential insecurity.
Commitment to Save the Children’s vision, mission, and values.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below. The application deadline is 20th October, 2026, at 02:00 AM.

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