MAMI Officer

Company Overview
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. For almost 45 years, across countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.

We carry out innovative, lifesaving programs in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming. Action Against Hunger currently implements multi-sectoral humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, funded by AFD, EU/ECHO, French Government, GAC, GFFO, SIDA, US Government, and WAM Foundation.

Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) Ltd/Gte is currently seeking to fill the position of MAMI Officer.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct technical oversight, clinical quality assurance, and field-level implementation of the Management of Small and Nutritionally At-Risk Infants Under 6 Months of Age and Their Mothers (MAMI) approach.


Position Details
Reporting to: Programme Manager – Health and Nutrition
Proposed start date: August 2026
Work location:Maiduguri

Key Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Establish, implement, and supervise MAMI activities within health facilities and communities
The MAMI Officer is responsible for:

• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical and nutritional care for at-risk infants under 6 months and their mothers using the MAMI Care Pathway package.
• Overseeing community screening, triage, admission, clinical assessment, counseling, and referral pathways.
• Integrating MAMI within broader Primary Health Care (ANC/PNC, EPI, IMCI, Maternity) and IMAM/Stabilization Centre services.

Tasks:

• Implement and update the detailed operational plan for MAMI activities across supported health facilities and catchment communities.
• Supervise the application of MAMI triage and screening tools (MUAC for infants <6m where applicable/validated, growth monitoring/WFL Z-scores, clinical signs of severe vulnerability, breastfeeding/feeding difficulties, and maternal nutritional/mental health status).
• Ensure supportive, skilled counseling on exclusive breastfeeding, lactation support, relactation, expression of breast milk, and management of breast conditions (e.g., mastitis, cracked nipples, engorgement).
• Ensure maternal health and nutrition assessment (maternal MUAC, micronutrient supplementation, postpartum care, and psychosocial distress screening) is consistently carried out alongside infant care.
• Oversee the identification of infant/maternal danger signs and ensure timely stabilization and referral of complicated cases to Inpatient Care / Stabilization Centres.
• Conduct regular on-site supportive supervision and clinical coaching for health facility staff and community nutrition workers to uphold high standards of quality and patient safety.

Mission 2: Capacity building and technical mentorship for ACF teams and SPHCDA / MoH health workers
The MAMI Officer is responsible for:

• Assessing clinical and counseling competencies of facility staff and community health workers regarding the MAMI approach.
• Designing and facilitating structured on-the-job training, mentorship, and refresher sessions.
• Ensuring adherence to national protocols, WHO guidelines, and the MAMI Global Network Care Pathway.

Tasks:

• Identify training needs and competency gaps among facility nurses, midwives, CHEWs, and community nutrition volunteers.
• Organize and conduct practical, competency-based training sessions on:
  • Infant and maternal assessment, anthropometric measurement, and clinical triage.
  • Practical breastfeeding assessment and lactation counseling (positioning, attachment, counseling cards).
  • Safe cup feeding, supplementary suckling technique (SST), and non-breastfed infant management protocols.
  • Maternal nutrition, postpartum care, and integration with Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services.
• Provide continuous coaching and conduct case reviews during facility visits to reinforce learning.
• Support the institutional capacity building of SPHCDA staff to ensure ownership and sustainability of the mother-infant care pathway.

Mission 3: Team leadership, community mobilization, and day-to-day workflow management
The MAMI Officer is responsible for:

• Day-to-day coordination, guidance, and supervision of facility MAMI focal staff and community mobilizers.
• Structuring efficient patient flow and baby-friendly consultation spaces at health facilities.
• Fostering strong linkage between community platforms (Care Groups, Porridge Mums, Lead Mothers) and health facilities.

Tasks:

• Develop weekly and monthly movement and duty rosters for facility support and community follow-up.
• Lead regular operational review meetings with facility teams and community mobilizers to review caseloads, defaulter tracing, and challenges.
• Ensure designated private, culturally sensitive, and comfortable counseling spaces for mothers and infants at clinic sites.
• Supervise community-based active screening and home-visit follow-up for discharged dyads or infants failing to thrive.
• Conduct performance evaluations and objective setting for directly managed project staff in coordination with HR.
• Ensure safety and security protocols are strictly observed during all community and facility missions.

Mission 4: Supply chain, logistics, and resource management for MAMI services
The MAMI Officer is responsible for:

• Ensuring uninterrupted availability of essential commodities, medical equipment, and tools necessary for MAMI services.
• Proper storage, utilization, and rational use of project supplies.

Tasks:

• Monitor the consumption and stock levels of MAMI-specific equipment (infant length boards, specialized infant scales, infant MUAC tapes, SST kits/feeding cups, counseling aids, job aids).
• Prepare timely internal purchase requisitions (PRs) and stock requests in coordination with the Base Logistics team and Programme Manager.
• Ensure essential medications, therapeutic supplies, and maternal supplements are appropriately maintained and stored in line with good storage practices.
• Alert the Programme Manager to any impending stock-outs or supply pipeline bottlenecks.

Mission 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) & Reporting
The MAMI Officer is responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate, reliable, and up-to-date patient registers and databases for mother-infant dyads.
• Preparing timely qualitative and quantitative activity progress reports.
• Documenting lessons learned, success stories, and clinical case studies.

Tasks:

• Supervise the daily use of MAMI clinical recording tools, registers, mother-infant dyad cards, and tally sheets.
• Compile and validate monthly facility data, ensuring accurate reporting on key indicators (admissions, cure rate, defaulter rate, referral rate, weight gain velocity, breastfeeding outcomes).
• Prepare and submit timely inputs for the monthly Activity Progress Report (APR) and donor reports to the Programme Manager.
• Participate in monthly data review meetings with SPHCDA LGA teams to provide feedback on facility performance and data quality.
• Support baseline/endline assessments, nutrition surveys, and qualitative evaluations related to infant feeding and care practices.

Mission 6: Internal integration, representation, and local partnership
The MAMI Officer is responsible for:

• Ensuring multi-sectoral linkages between MAMI, Reproductive Health, IMCI, MHPSS, FSL, and WASH.
• Maintaining positive collaboration with local health authorities, community leaders, and partner agencies at the LGA level.

Tasks:

• Collaborate closely with the MHPSS Officer and team to ensure clear referral pathways for mothers experiencing perinatal depression or high levels of distress.
• Work with the Health and Nutrition Officers and WASH teams to promote clean water access and optimal hygiene for postpartum mothers.
• Represent Action Against Hunger in LGA-level nutrition and primary healthcare coordination meetings when requested by the Programme Manager.
• Maintain regular dialogue with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community elders to build community trust, demystify small/sick infant stigma, and encourage early health-seeking behavior

At Action Against Hunger, we foster a work culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion.  We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive

Application Deadline:
Thursday, 8th October 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time)

Important Notice:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process – this includes application, interview, or processing fees.

Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct.  We are equally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults. We prioritize hiring individuals who embody and uphold our core values.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Action Against Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recruitment Process:
All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, and are expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.

Employee Benefits Include (bot are not limited to):

• 100% health care coverage
• Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform
• Maternity or Paternity leave
• Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
• Creche facilities for babies

Application Instructions:
All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.