About this role
Assistant Nutrition Officer
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)
Assistant Nutrition Officer
- Job Type Full Time , Onsite
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 years
- Location Borno
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare , NGO/Non-Profit
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.
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