Jobs: Vacancy For The Position Of A Nutrition Officer At Brokline Foundation - Akwa Ibom

                                

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Organization: Brokline Foundation (BLF)

Location: No. 5 Nwayen Street, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Position: Nutrition Officer

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

Brokline Foundation (BLF) is a Non-Governmental Organization established to promote family health, alleviate poverty through people-oriented programs including skills acquisition and empowerment of young persons. The organization mobilizes funds for community development, care and support for vulnerable children, reduction of HIV prevalence and other health related constraints in the society targeted at general and key population within BLF’s implementing communities. 

Vision: A healthy society for every person

Mission: To improve the health and socio-economic welfare of the poor and vulnerable in the society through education and inclusion

Goal: To mitigate the impact of poverty and the burden of disease in the society

Core Values: Integrity – Accountability – Transparency – Teamwork

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Nutrition Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition-focused interventions for OVC and their caregivers within our communities across Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim, Ini, Ikono, Obot Akara and Ibiono Ibom LGAs in Akwa Ibom State, in the Centre for Clinical Care and Clinical Research Nigeria (CCCRN), US/DOS Transforming Health and Resilience through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE)  project.  The THRIVE project is a US/DOS five years funded project targeted at the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals for case identification, enrolment to treatment, and retention in care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of community-based nutrition activities for the OVC.
• Conduct nutrition screening, household food security assessment, and referral for malnourished clients
• Facilitate Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) and Maternal, Young Child Nutrition (MYCN) services
• Lead food demonstrations and promote optimal dietary practices within the communities.
• Strengthen linkage and referral systems for nutrition rehabilitation and care
• Train and mentor community case workers and health workers on nutrition interventions
• Ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting
• Collaborate with health facilities, community structures, and stakeholders towards resource mobilization and care for the OVC.
• Monitor program performance and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• HND/Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in nutrition programming, preferably in NGO or donor-funded projects
• Strong knowledge of community nutrition and health systems
• Experience working with community-based nutrition interventions (CMAM, IYCN, HIV-related nutrition support)
• Good communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work across multiple LGAs and adapt to field conditions

Desired Skills

• Data collection and reporting (including use of digital tools)
• Training and facilitation skills
• Teamwork and problem-solving abilities

 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should direct their applications to the Executive Director to broklinefoundation1@gmail.com attaching their CV and cover letter in one document with subject: 'Application for Nutrition Officer PO3 - Full Name'.

Application Deadline: 9th April 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Brokline Foundation reserve the right to hire  a suitable candidate at any period of the application process. 

Brokline Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds.

 UPDATE: APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED!!!