JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: Medical Teams International
Position: Nutrition Officer
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location: Ethiopia
Application Deadline: January 27, 2026
About Medical Teams International
Medical Teams International (MTI) is a humanitarian organization “daring to love like Jesus”, committed to breaking barriers to health and restoring wholeness in vulnerable communities. MTI upholds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse.
Recruitment decisions emphasize technical competence, as well as eligibility verification through background checks, police clearance, and professional reference checks.
Job Summary
The Nutrition Officer contributes to MTI’s mission by ensuring quality nutrition services for vulnerable refugee and host populations in Ethiopia. This role supports healthcare centres, health posts, and communities to ensure effective implementation and delivery of nutrition services.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, analyze, document, and report on the nutrition situation in the community
- Coordinate technical and logistical support with the Woreda health sector
- Promote gender equity and equality in all nutrition activities
- Train Health Extension Workers (HEWs) on CMAM (Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition) and IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding)
- Provide technical support for SAM (Severe Acute Malnutrition) management
- Treat beneficiaries in OTP, SC, and TSFP programs following national and international protocols
- Supervise and support CMAM and IYCF activities, ensuring coverage targets are met:
- Rural: ≥50%
- Urban: ≥70%
- IDP/Refugee Camps: ≥90%
- Maintain records, cards, and registration books accurately
- Ensure proper delivery of nutrition items to facilities
- Promote accountability and safeguarding practices in program implementation
- Utilize volunteers effectively and perform additional duties as assigned
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Health Officer, or Nutrition
- Valid professional license
- TOT on 2019 National AM management protocol
Experience
- Minimum 3 years at a Primary Health Care facility
- At least 1 year managing nutrition services within an NGO
- Experience with INGOs is an advantage
Skills & Competencies
Knowledge:
- Development and humanitarian issues
- Fluent in Amharic and English
- Strong interpersonal, team, and communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Skills & Abilities:
- Humanitarian motivation and team-oriented
- Emotionally and spiritually mature
- Flexible and adaptable in changing environments
- Professional representation of MTI to donors, volunteers, and communities
- Willingness to travel to insecure areas
Physical & Work Environment
- Frequent use of computers and office equipment
- Occasional lifting up to 25 kg, stooping, kneeling, or crawling
- Possible travel to remote or insecure areas with limited facilities
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants can apply online via the following link:
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