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Job description:
Apply for the Health & Nutrition Assistant position at Rehabilitation
Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) in Borno State. Contract role,
2+ years’ experience, NGO sector, with benefits. See detailed responsibilities,
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Job Overview – Health/Nutrition Assistant (REBHI)
Posted Date: November 25, 2025
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Organization: Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative
(REBHI)
Job Type: Contract (6 Months)
Location: Jere, Bama & Ngala – Borno State (Roving Position)
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
Qualification: OND / HND / BSc
Sector: NGO / Non-Profit, Health, Nutrition
About REBHI (Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative)
Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) is a respected National NGO committed to supporting vulnerable communities across Nigeria—especially women, youth, and marginalized groups. REBHI focuses on improving health, nutrition, and community resilience through sustainable, empowerment-based interventions.
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Position Summary
REBHI is seeking a Health/Nutrition Assistant to support community-level nutrition programming across Borno State. The role involves implementing Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) activities, managing beneficiary data, supporting cooking demonstrations, and strengthening community-based nutrition structures.
The ideal candidate must be passionate about humanitarian programming, detail-oriented, and ready to work in demanding environments.
Key Responsibilities
As a Health/Nutrition Assistant, you will:
Community Nutrition Support
- Maintain an updated database for all porridge mum beneficiaries.
- Work closely with community structures to monitor IYCF activities including:
- Cooking demonstrations
- MUAC screenings
- Hygiene promotion
- Complementary feeding
- Mobilize beneficiaries during food or cash disbursements with support from Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs).
Program Implementation & Monitoring
- Ensure porridge mom kitchens are clean, functional, and utilized appropriately.
- Document all project activities and compile weekly and monthly reports.
- Record referrals and follow-up cases for Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) using approved tools.
- Assist the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team during:
- Post-distribution monitoring (PDM)
- Screening exercises
- Knowledge, Attitude & Practices (KAP) surveys
- Other nutrition assessments
Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage in sensitization meetings with vendors prior to disbursement activities.
- Participate in community entry meetings, stakeholder discussions, and feedback sessions.
- Support the development and placement of program information banners.
- Attend local coordination meetings and supervise CHIPS agents/Community Volunteers
To be considered, applicants must have:
- A Diploma or Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or a similar field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in community-based nutrition programs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel.
- Fluency in English, Hausa, and Kanuri (mandatory).
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to field challenges.
- Strong commitment to REBHI’s humanitarian values and principles.
Salary, Benefits & Work Conditions
(Salary estimates added for SEO; actual compensation may vary.)
- Estimated Monthly Salary: ₦180,000 – ₦250,000 (based on NGO standards in Northeast Nigeria)
- Additional Benefits:
- Field allowance
- Health & accident insurance
- Capacity-building and training support
- Work phone and data support
- Safe, supportive working environment
- Contract Duration: 6 Months
- Work Environment: Field-based (roving across communities in Jere, Bama, Ngala)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Prepare an updated CV (PDF format recommended).
- Use the email subject line: Health/Nutrition Assistant – REBHI
- Send
your application to:
recruitment@rebhi.org
Application Tips for Nigerian Candidates
To improve your chances:
- Keep your CV 1–2 pages and highlight your nutrition/health experience.
- Add measurable achievements (e.g., “Screened 1,500 children using MUAC tools”).
- Showcase skills such as data entry, reporting, IYCF knowledge, and community mobilization.
- Avoid using generic CV objectives—state your value clearly.
- Ensure your email subject matches exactly what REBHI requested.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is prior NGO experience mandatory?
Not mandatory, but it gives a strong advantage. Community volunteer roles also count.
2. Can candidates outside Borno apply?
Yes, but preference is usually given to those familiar with the Northeast context.
3. What does “roving” mean?
You will move across multiple communities depending on project needs.
4. Will REBHI provide accommodation?
Most NGOs provide basic field support; candidates should confirm during the interview.
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