• Job Title: Health and Nutrition Officer
• No of position: 1 Position
• Deadline: Nov 5th, 2026
• Contract Type: Special Service Contract
• Duration: 6 months, renewable based on funding availability
• Duty Station: Based in Aden with regular field visits to Lahaj
• Probationary Period: Three months
• Department: Health & Nutrition Programs 
• Reporting to: Project Manager

Job Description 

The Health Officer will be responsible for managing and supervising all project health activities in the targeted district through managing the field project staff. He \ She will work under direct supervision of the Project Manager to whom regular reports and certain data should be submitted. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate with MoH, local authorities, GHO and other concerned parties regarding the project initiation, implementation and supervision.
• Coordinate with other Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) working in Health projects at Governorate level and share notes and where necessary plan jointly.
• Attend all related coordination meetings/forums at Governorate level and provide feedback to other staff and the line supervisor.
• Provide technical support, guidance and capacity building to the project field staff on effective implementation of the project at field level.
• Supervise the health services and nutrition provision at the targeted health facilities and ensure implementing it as per the health cluster, WHO and MoH guidelines.
• Monitor and track all medical and non-medical supplies procured to ensure they are used/prescribed according to the approved guidelines.
• Conduct frequent field supervisory visits to the supported health facilities to ensure that project activities are implemented as per the Project agreement and technical standards.
• Submit daily/weekly/monthly reports to the line manager reflecting the received field reports after being verified, compiled and summarized to match donor's templates.
• Compile documentation of best practices and lessons learnt within the organization and with other stakeholders in the project areas.
• Maintain proper filing systems and storage of all project documents, reports and other relevant technical materials (both hard and soft copies).
• Report any problems in a timely manner to the Line Manager and react properly to solve them.
• Cooperate with logistic, finance, admin and human resources departments in order to facilitate field activities.
• Comply with policies and procedures with respect to code of conduct, child protection, equal opportunities, security and safety, and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Commit to the humanitarian principles of strict neutrality, religious and political impartiality and non-discrimination.
• Perform any other related tasks as required. 

Qualifications/Requirements

• University degree in Public Health and Nutrition or related technical field.
• Two years of relevant work experience, including one year of experience with NGO’s.
• Demonstrable ability in report writing.
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay in the field.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken
• English and Arabic.

Behavioral: 

• Ability and willingness to work under pressure, conduct travel missions and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, as well as as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and building positive relationships with colleagues and supervisors.