Health and Nutrition Officer – GOAL Ethiopia | Apply Now for 4 Positions
Empower Communities Through Life-Saving Health & Nutrition Work
At GOAL Ethiopia, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of the most vulnerable communities in Gambella and Metahar Operation Area. With over 30 years of humanitarian service, our mission is clear—deliver quality health and nutrition support in regions affected by crisis and poverty. As part of our expanding operations, we are currently hiring four (4) full-time Health and Nutrition Officers, a vital role in implementing essential services like CMAM, IYCF, SC, OTP, TSFP, and C-MAMI.
If you're passionate about clinical care, committed to humanitarian principles, and ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.
📌 Job Overview: Health and Nutrition Officer – GOAL Ethiopia
- Position: Health and Nutrition Officer (4 Positions)
- Location: Gambella, Metahar Operation Area
- Deadline: June 20, 2025
- Job Reference: REC/021/25
- Reports To: Senior Health and Nutrition Officer
- Employment Type: Full-time
🌍 About GOAL Ethiopia
GOAL Ethiopia is part of GOAL Global, an international humanitarian organization working across health, nutrition, livelihoods, education, WASH, and emergency response. In Ethiopia, our mission is to enhance the resilience of marginalized communities, reduce vulnerability, and improve access to critical services.
Our Core Values Include:
- Gender equity
- Child protection
- Accountability and transparency
- HIV/AIDS awareness and integration
- Community empowerment
We believe in a world where poverty is eliminated, and where every individual, regardless of status or background, enjoys equal rights and access to opportunity.
🩺 Role Summary: Deliver Frontline Health & Nutrition Services
The Health and Nutrition Officer is a key field position focused on providing clinical support and community-based interventions for malnourished children and vulnerable groups. This role ensures effective implementation of national and international guidelines for acute malnutrition and integrated health programming.
📝 Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Management and CMAM Implementation
- Conduct thorough physical assessments for children and pregnant/lactating women.
- Provide medical care based on GOAL’s health protocols and Ethiopian CMAM guidelines.
- Administer medications, antibiotics, and therapeutic foods accurately.
- Monitor the patient’s nutritional status and medical progression.
- Ensure infection control measures are strictly adhered to.
2. Programmatic Leadership and Community Engagement
- Coordinate Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP), Supplementary Feeding (TSFP), Stabilization Center (SC), and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) activities.
- Support C-MAMI (Care for Mothers and Infants) where applicable.
- Collaborate with health posts and community health workers to ensure defaulter tracing and follow-up.
- Lead health promotion campaigns targeting key topics like breastfeeding, dietary diversity, and hygiene.
3. Monitoring, Reporting, and Data Integrity
- Maintain detailed medical records and program documentation.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports to the Senior Officer, covering progress indicators, challenges, and achievements.
- Monitor medical supply chains and manage the distribution of RUTF, antibiotics, deworming tablets, and other nutrition items.
- Support digital data collection tools where implemented.
4. Capacity Building and Team Supervision
- Supervise nurse aides, IYCF counselors, and nutrition assistants.
- Offer on-the-job mentoring and training sessions to frontline health staff.
- Assist in work planning, schedule rotation, and field logistics coordination.
- Foster an inclusive and empowering work culture aligned with GOAL’s gender-sensitive and child-protection policies.
🎓 Required Qualifications and Competencies
Educational Requirements
Option 1:
- Diploma (Level IV) in Nursing
- COC Certified + Valid Professional License
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical care at hospitals or NGOs
Option 2:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSc)
- COC Certified + Valid Professional License
- Minimum 1 year of experience
Key Skills and Attributes
- Proven expertise in CMAM, SC, OTP, TSFP, IYCF methodologies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Capable of community mobilization and behavior change communication
- Computer literate: basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and mobile data tools
- Strong problem-solving and team management capabilities
- Committed to humanitarian ethics, gender equity, and protection principles
🎯 Why Work With GOAL Ethiopia?
Impactful Humanitarian Work
Be at the frontline of life-saving interventions that directly impact children's survival and well-being.
Professional Development
Access to certified training programs, leadership workshops, and growth opportunities within the GOAL global network.
Inclusive and Diverse Work Culture
We promote equality, value diverse perspectives, and actively seek to empower female professionals.
Competitive Compensation Package
Receive fair remuneration, benefits, and access to travel allowances, health insurance, and performance bonuses.
📨 How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should:
- Click the green “Apply Now” button on the GOAL Ethiopia Career Portal.
- Submit a detailed CV and cover letter in PDF or Word format.
- Use the Job Reference: REC/021/25 in your subject line.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. GOAL does not cover costs related to application or interviews.
🟢 Female candidates and former GOAL employees are highly encouraged to apply.
📅 Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Ensure all documents are submitted before the deadline to be considered. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
📧 Contact
For technical inquiries about the application process, please reach out to:
Email: [email protected]
🚀 Join the Movement: Make a Difference with GOAL
This is not just a job—it's a mission to save lives, build resilient communities, and create systemic change in Ethiopia's most underserved areas. Whether you’re an experienced nurse, public health professional, or someone committed to humanitarian principles, we welcome your application.
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