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.