State Coordinator, Nutrition At Evidence Action
About Evidence Action
At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale.
- We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.
- Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists).
- We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues.
Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.
Job Purpose
In Nigeria, Evidence Action has a strong track record of delivering high-quality TA for health programs.
- Evidence Action has supported Nigeria’s national school-based deworming program since 2016, currently reaching 6 million children annually across five states.
- In partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Evidence Action has also conducted pilots of multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) and intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in school-age children (IPTsc).
Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
- Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
- Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field required
- A Master’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Systems, Development Studies, or a related discipline is an added advantage
Experience
Minimum of five years of experience in nutrition, public health, or child health programming, preferably with government or NGOs in Nigeria
- Experience working with government health systems in Nigeria, preferably in the state of assignment
- Strong relationship-building and coordination skills with government officials, community stakeholders and development partners
- Effective communication (written and verbal), documentation, and reporting skills in English and the local language(s) of the state
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated skills in work planning and tracking, project management, and coordination
Direct reports: None
Benefits
- Benefits may differ based on country-specific regulations
Location:
- Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Plateau, and Sokoto
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click the link below to apply:
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