Education:

BSc in Public Health or Nursing

About the Organization

Médecins du Monde – France is a humanitarian medical organization dedicated to improving healthcare access for vulnerable populations worldwide. With decades of experience in crisis and development settings, the organization combines medical assistance with advocacy for human rights and equitable health systems.

In Ethiopia, Médecins du Monde has been implementing health and nutrition programs since 1986. Its work includes strengthening primary healthcare services, addressing maternal and child health challenges, supporting mental health services, and reducing malnutrition.

The organization works closely with local health authorities, community health workers, and international partners to deliver sustainable health interventions. Employees gain hands-on field experience while contributing to life-saving programs.

Women and qualified candidates from the target locations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Nutrition Officer is responsible for overseeing and strengthening nutrition interventions in supported health facilities. The role focuses on monitoring nutrition activities, supervising community and facility-level service delivery, and ensuring quality implementation of CMAM programs.

The officer will conduct health facility capacity assessments and institutional mapping of therapeutic feeding programs in collaboration with Woreda health offices and project teams.

The role includes mapping community-level actors and developing referral pathways to strengthen service integration.

The Nutrition Officer will monitor screening data for acute malnutrition and support disease surveillance reporting. Participation in nutrition assessments and MUAC screening campaigns is required.

The position ensures that OTP and Stabilization Center services operate in line with national protocols and international standards. Monitoring appropriate documentation and rational use of supplies such as RUTF and therapeutic milk is essential.

The officer will supervise and mentor community health workers, health extension workers, and volunteers. Regular capacity assessments and supportive supervision are key aspects of the role.

Training facilitation, coordination with woreda-level stakeholders, and participation in coordination meetings are integral responsibilities.

The role also involves preparing monthly activity reports, updating mapping tools, analyzing service delivery data, and providing feedback to health facilities and local authorities.

This position provides strong career development in nutrition programming, CMAM implementation, and humanitarian health coordination. It offers field-level leadership experience and exposure to integrated health and nutrition systems.

Educational Qualification

BSc in Public Health or Nursing.

Work Experience

Minimum of three years of experience for BSc holders in humanitarian integrated projects within NGOs or in CMAM-related positions.

Previous NGO experience in a similar role is preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

Training or certification in CMAM management (TOT preferred).

Strong mentoring, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Respect for multicultural environments and ability to promote team collaboration.

Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Resourceful, self-motivated, and solution-oriented mindset.

Job Location

Chilla and Ahsea Woreda, Central Tigray Zone, Tigray Region, Ethiopia.

Two positions available.

Employment Type and Salary

Contract position until October 31, 2026.

Reports to the Health Program Manager.

Category: Health Care.

Salary and benefits will be provided according to Médecins du Monde’s policies and donor guidelines.

This role offers a valuable opportunity to build technical expertise in nutrition, supervision, and humanitarian health programming while contributing to improved child survival outcomes.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must complete the online application form through the following link before or on March 6, 2026: https://forms.gle/cBViFAyLekfrYi2f7

Candidates who can join quickly will be given priority consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Scanned certificates or additional attachments are not required at this stage.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Early application is strongly advised, as the organization may close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is identified.