Health & nutrition coordinator
Health & nutrition coordinator JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Job information Job Title Health & nutrition coordinator Department Programs Reporting to Health & nutrition officer Location Sana’a Contract Duration 6 months Announcing Date 29/10/2026 Announcement Closing Date 05/11/2026 Job Description Overall objective To coordinate and monitor the implementation of health and nutrition activities at governorate level, ensuring service quality, effective coordination with health authorities, timely reporting, and compliance with approved project plans and technical standards. Tasks and Responsibilities · Coordinate the implementation of health and nutrition activities with Governorate and District Health Offices (GHOs/DHOs), supported health facilities, and project teams. · Conduct supportive supervision and monitor the quality and continuity of health and nutrition services at health facilities, and mobile teams. · Monitor the implementation of community-based nutrition activities, including screening, identification, treatment, and referral of malnutrition cases. · Follow up on the performance of health workers and community health and nutrition volunteers, identifying technical gaps and capacity-building needs. · Coordinate training, orientation, and technical support activities for health and nutrition staff and community volunteers. · Monitor the availability of essential medicines, nutrition commodities, and medical supplies in coordination with logistics teams and health authorities. · Ensure timely collection, verification, and reporting of health and nutrition data, including key indicators, in coordination with MEAL teams and health offices. · Participate in health and nutrition coordination meetings and follow up on agreed actions with relevant stakeholders. · Identify implementation challenges, service delivery gaps, and operational risks, and recommend appropriate corrective measures. · Prepare regular progress reports highlighting achievements, service quality, challenges, and recommendations in accordance with project and donor requirements. Required Profile Required Qualification and Skills · University degree in Medicine, Public Health, Nutrition, Health Sciences or another relevant health-related discipline. · At least three years of relevant professional experience in health and nutrition programming, public health, programs coordination or management. · Previous experience working with humanitarian/development programs preferably in community-based health and nutrition interventions. · Practical knowledge of health and nutrition coordination mechanisms, field supervision and relevant sector standards. · Strong skills in data review, assessments, monitoring, analysis and clear report writing. · Good command of Microsoft Office and strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills. · Excellent written and spoken English; ability to communicate effectively with local stakeholders.
How to Apply - Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to complete the online application form through the link below: https://forms.gle/uy8WUBpKqBbA2JzS8 no later than 05 Novemebr 2026. - Applicants must complete all required fields and upload their CV, cover letter, and relevant certificates through the application form. - Only applications respecting these criteria will be considered. Do not apply unless you meet minimum application requirements or you will not be considered. - Only short-listed candidates will be contacted