💼 Full-Time Position

Health and Nutrition Specialist

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Action Against Hunger
📍 Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
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Location
Lusaka, Zambia
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Posted
June 21, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

1. JOB PURPOSE

The Specialist – Health and Nutrition is responsible for technical leadership, quality assurance, and strategic oversight of integrated health and nutrition interventions under the project.

The role ensures delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and life-saving services aligned with:

  • National IMAM guidelines
  • SPHERE standards
  • DG ECHO requirements
  • Ministry of Health (MoH) protocols

The Specialist will strengthen health systems, nutrition programming, and community-based services, targeting vulnerable populations including:

  • Children under five
  • Pregnant and lactating women (PLW)
  • Adolescents
  • Refugees and host communities

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Technical Leadership & Programme Quality