Job Description

District Nutrition Officer

Company: Action Against Hunger
Location: Mzuzu, Malawi
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Nutrition & Community Health
Experience: 3–7 Years
Salary: MWK 1,800,000 – 3,800,000 per month (depending on qualifications and experience)
Reporting To: Regional Nutrition Coordinator
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Overview

Action Against Hunger is seeking a qualified and motivated District Nutrition Officer to support the implementation of nutrition, maternal health, child health, food security, and community-based nutrition programs within Malawi. The successful candidate will coordinate district nutrition activities, strengthen health systems, support community outreach programs, and contribute to reducing malnutrition and improving public health outcomes.

This opportunity is suitable for professionals searching for District Nutrition Officer jobs in Malawi, Nutrition jobs in Mzuzu, Public Health jobs in Malawi, and NGO jobs in Malawi.

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Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate district-level nutrition interventions and community health activities.
• Implement nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific programs.
• Conduct nutrition assessments, screenings, and growth monitoring activities.
• Support management of acute malnutrition programs.
• Train health workers, community volunteers, and nutrition assistants.
• Strengthen infant and young child feeding practices.
• Monitor nutrition indicators and prepare program reports.
• Conduct health education and behavior change communication sessions.
• Support emergency nutrition response activities during crises.
• Collaborate with government health facilities and district authorities.
• Participate in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities.
• Manage nutrition data collection, validation, and reporting systems.
• Promote gender-sensitive and inclusive programming approaches.
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational standards.

About the Role

The District Nutrition Officer will play a critical role in improving nutritional outcomes among vulnerable populations, particularly women, children, and communities affected by food insecurity. The position requires strong field coordination, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

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Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Food Science, Community Health, Dietetics, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Public Health is an added advantage.
• Professional registration with a recognized nutrition or health body is desirable.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant nutrition or public health experience.
• Experience implementing community nutrition programs.
• Knowledge of maternal, infant, and young child nutrition interventions.
• Experience working with NGOs, government agencies, or international organizations.
• Familiarity with nutrition surveillance and health information systems.

Technical Skills

• Nutrition Assessment
• Community Health Programming
• Public Health Management
• Food Security Analysis
• Growth Monitoring
• Maternal Nutrition
• Child Health Promotion
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Project Coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Nutrition Education
• Health Promotion
• Report Writing
• Program Implementation

Training & Professional Development

The selected candidate will receive:

• Advanced nutrition programming training.
• Community health management workshops.
• Monitoring and evaluation certification support.
• Child nutrition and food security training.
• Leadership and supervisory development programs.
• Humanitarian response and emergency nutrition training.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in malnutrition rates within target communities.
• Program coverage and beneficiary reach.
• Timely reporting and data quality.
• Community engagement effectiveness.
• Training outcomes for health workers.
• Compliance with donor requirements.
• Improvement in nutrition indicators.
• Successful implementation of district nutrition plans.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive NGO salary package.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Pension contribution scheme.
• Communication allowance.
• Professional development sponsorship.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Field travel support and allowances.

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Why Join Action Against Hunger?

• Work with a globally recognized humanitarian organization.
• Contribute directly to reducing hunger and malnutrition.
• Access international training and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with experienced public health and nutrition professionals.
• Make a measurable impact on vulnerable communities.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Academic Certificates
• Professional Certifications
• National Identification Documents
• Three Professional References

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Action Against Hunger is committed to diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, and equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants.