About the Role
Evidence Action is seeking a dedicated State Coordinator - Nutrition for Kaduna State to provide crucial technical assistance to the state government for the rollout of the Small Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplement (SQ-LNS) program. In this consultancy role, you will work closely with state officials to strengthen program planning, supply chain activities, training, and community sensitization to improve child health outcomes across the state.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate with the state Ministry of Health, Primary Health Care Development Agency, and partners on operational planning and effective SQ-LNS program implementation.
- Organize health worker training cascades and monitor activities across state, local government area (LGA), and facility levels.
- Support supply chain protocols, distribution plans, quantification, forecasting, and remote monitoring of nutrition commodities to prevent stockouts.
- Facilitate community engagement workshops and ensure proper distribution of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials.
- Collaborate with monitoring, learning, and evaluation personnel to oversee independent surveys and undertake periodic field visits.
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field; a Master's degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in nutrition, public health, or child health programming with government agencies or NGOs in Nigeria.
- Strong fluency in English and required local languages, with the ability to speak Hausa being mandatory.
- Demonstrated expertise in multi-stakeholder coordination, supply chain management, and health worker training.
- Preference is given to qualified candidates who are local residents of Kaduna State.
- Competitive consultancy compensation package.
- Opportunity to lead high-impact public health initiatives with a globally recognized organization.
- Professional growth through collaboration with government stakeholders and international development partners.