Assistant Nutrition Officer at Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative


Posted on: Fri 23-10-2026

The Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative is a recognized non-governmental organization (NGO) registered with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). It operates primarily as the Nigerian arm or partner of Hope Spring Water, a UK-registered charity dedicated to improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Nutrition Officer

Location: Borno

Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite)

 

About the Role

Clinical / Hospital / Facility Settings:

  • Obtain and document dietary histories, food preferences, allergies, and restrictions from patients.
  • Assist dietitians/nutritionists with meal plan development, menu selection, and ensuring physician-prescribed diets are followed.
  • Conduct basic nutritional assessments (height, weight, caloric intake monitoring) and report findings.
  • Coordinate with food service staff for accurate, timely meal delivery and tray-line checks.
  • Educate patients and families on dietary modifications, portion control, healthy eating, and food preparation.
  • Monitor for signs of malnutrition, allergic reactions, or non-adherence and escalate as needed.
  • Maintain records, inventory of supplements/educational materials, and sanitation/food safety protocols.
  • Support WIC or similar Programmes: eligibility screening, certification, anthropometric measurements, hemoglobin testing, and basic counselling.

Application Closing Date

19th November, 2026.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.