Job Description

Health and Nutrition Officer

Company: Save the Children International
Location: Wanlaweyn, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Health, Nutrition & Community Development
Experience: 3–7 Years
Salary: USD 1,800 – 3,500 per month (depending on qualifications and experience)
Reports To: Health and Nutrition Program Manager

Position Summary

Save the Children International is seeking a qualified Health and Nutrition Officer to support the implementation of integrated health and nutrition interventions in Wanlaweyn. The successful candidate will coordinate community-based nutrition programs, monitor health activities, strengthen service delivery systems, and ensure effective implementation of maternal and child health initiatives.

This role is ideal for professionals seeking Health Officer jobs in Somalia, Nutrition Officer jobs in Mogadishu, and humanitarian program opportunities across East Africa.

Candidates looking for current jobs in Somalia can explore opportunities through: Jobs in Somalia

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of nutrition and health projects in target communities.
• Support management of outpatient therapeutic feeding programs.
• Monitor child growth, nutrition screening, and referral systems.
• Train community health workers on health promotion and nutrition awareness.
• Conduct routine supervision visits to health facilities and outreach sites.
• Ensure accurate collection and reporting of program data.
• Support emergency health and nutrition response activities.
• Participate in community mobilization and behavior change campaigns.
• Collaborate with local authorities and health partners.
• Monitor stock levels of nutrition supplies and essential medicines.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and donor reports.
• Support maternal, infant, and young child feeding programs.
• Ensure compliance with humanitarian and donor standards.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Nursing, Community Health, or related field.
• Additional certification in Nutrition Programming or Humanitarian Response is an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in health and nutrition programs.
• Experience working with NGOs or international development organizations.
• Strong understanding of CMAM and public health programming.
• Experience in community engagement and health promotion activities.
• Knowledge of donor-funded project implementation.

Technical Skills

• Nutrition Program Management
• Public Health Interventions
• CMAM Implementation
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Health Facility Support
• Community Mobilization
• Report Writing
• Training Facilitation
• Microsoft Excel and Reporting Tools

Training and Development

The selected candidate will receive:

• Advanced humanitarian health program training.
• Nutrition assessment and screening certification.
• Community engagement and safeguarding workshops.
• Leadership and supervisory development programs.
• Monitoring and evaluation capacity-building sessions.

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Key Performance Indicators

• Program coverage and beneficiary reach.
• Quality of nutrition and health interventions.
• Timeliness of reporting.
• Data accuracy and completeness.
• Community participation levels.
• Reduction of malnutrition indicators.
• Compliance with donor requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Transportation allowance.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• International training exposure.
• Employee wellness support programs.

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Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Academic Certificates
• Professional Training Certificates
• National Identification Document
• Three Professional References

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children International is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children and promoting inclusive employment practices.