Health & Nutrition Officer (Level 3)

About the role

World Vision is hiring a Health & Nutrition Officer (Level 3) in Mekele, Ethiopia, under its DHR/USG project. The officer supports the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of integrated health and nutrition interventions across targeted woredas, working under the Zonal EHF Project Coordinator and with national and field-level technical teams. The role strengthens service delivery through Primary Health Care Units (PHCUs), facilitates nutrition and health assessments and coordinates with Area Program teams, government counterparts and humanitarian partners.

Key responsibilities

• Nutrition screening, case finding and referral: lead MUAC screening for children under five and pregnant/lactating women, strengthen active case finding, and refer SAM and MAM cases to OTP, SC and TSFP services
• Support CMAM services (OTP, SC, TSFP) aligned with national protocols and SPHERE standards, and provide technical support for SAM/MAM case management
• Implement IYCF-E interventions, including breastfeeding promotion, complementary feeding counseling, Mother-to-Mother Support Groups and breastfeeding spaces
• Manage nutrition commodity supply and logistics (RUTF, therapeutic milk, essential drugs), monitor stock and ensure accountability
• Support primary health care, immunization, growth monitoring and management of common childhood illnesses; strengthen IDSR, EWARS and PHEM systems and lead risk communication and community engagement
• Conduct supportive supervision and mentoring of health workers and HEWs, and run quarterly review and performance meetings
• Ensure timely data collection and reporting, monitor nutrition indicators and participate in coordination platforms

Required profile

• BSc in Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing or Midwifery, or a related health field, from an accredited university or college
• Formal training in Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF); certified IYCF-E, CMAM, breastfeeding counseling and SBCC training strongly preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in health and/or nutrition programming, including emergency or humanitarian settings
• Hands-on experience with CMAM, IYCF/IYCF-E, primary health care, nutrition screening, case management and training and supportive supervision of health staff

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Ethiopian National Nutrition Program, National CMAM Protocol, IYCF and IYCF-E guidelines, PHC system, IDSR and SPHERE standards
• Experience with DHIS2 and CMAM tools, and multi-sectoral coordination (health, nutrition, WASH, protection)