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Save the Children

Global independent charity improving children's lives

Auxiliar de Nutrición

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeQuibdo, Quibdó, Choco, Colombia

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical auxiliary or technologist qualification in a health area such as nutrition and dietetics, nursing, or a related field.
  • Must be available to reside in Quibdó, Chocó, and travel to other municipalities in the department and other cities in Colombia as project requirements demand.
  • At least six months of certified professional experience in healthcare delivery and/or community settings, especially prevention and health promotion programs.
  • Understanding of breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices.
  • Communication and counseling skills for infant and young child feeding.
  • Ability to work in field conditions and adverse environments.
  • Sensitivity to gender and ability to apply an inclusive differential approach in activities.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and follow-up.
  • Knowledge of health promotion and maintenance strategies.
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and supervise one's own work while fostering teamwork.
  • Ability to work in changing environments with limited resources and maintain confidentiality.
  • Experience with the framework of children's rights and knowledge of the armed conflict context in Colombia.
  • Proactivity and independence in carrying out duties.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and verbal communication across internal teams and external organizations.
  • Written communication skills for preparing reports.
  • Social and cultural sensitivity, with patience, tact, and diplomacy in complex situations involving need, vulnerability, and risk.
  • Ability to manage workplace conflicts and work in complex, difficult, and high-risk contexts.
  • Ability to work in multicultural, multidisciplinary, and inter-institutional teams.
  • Commitment to Save the Children's values.
  • Applicants must be Colombian citizens or foreign nationals legally authorized to work in Colombia.

Responsibilities

  • Support nutritional screening and assessment in accordance with technical guidelines and under the guidance of the nutrition professional.
  • Take and record anthropometric measurements and support the identification and classification of children and other populations at nutritional risk.
  • Support nutritional case follow-up and identify people who need care, referral, or activation of service pathways, coordinating with the technical team and health institutions.
  • Deliver nutrition education to families and caregivers on adequate nutrition, infant feeding practices, and nutritional care.
  • Support breastfeeding protection, promotion, and assistance, including counseling and education for mothers, families, and caregivers according to project technical guidance.
  • Participate in community events, outreach activities, and other primary health care and nutrition activities to facilitate access for priority populations.
  • Help identify access barriers and factors that may increase nutritional risk or food insecurity, and promptly inform the technical team so actions can be determined.
  • Complete records, forms, and monitoring tools, including Kobo, CommCare, or other platforms, while ensuring information quality and confidentiality.
  • Support monitoring activities, data collection, and pre- and post-tests in accordance with project needs and guidance.
  • In humanitarian emergencies, support early identification of and timely response to the nutritional needs of affected populations, facilitating continuity of care and follow-up.
  • Perform other duties inherent to the role or assigned by the technical lead according to project needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Training in breastfeeding and complementary feeding.
  • Previous experience working with nongovernmental organizations.
  • Previous experience in pediatric or neonatal services, gynecology and obstetrics services, or nutritional recovery units.

About the Company

Save the Children

Global independent charity improving children's lives

Save the Children is a global, independent charity that helps children in crisis and everyday life. It works in about 120 countries by running programs and campaigns that aim to keep children alive, protect them, help them develop, and let them participate in society. The organization directly delivers services and also advocates for policy changes, working with local partners and communities. Its approach combines field programs with advocacy and partnerships to reach millions of children—last year more than 55 million were helped through its work. What sets it apart is its large international footprint, its clear focus on children’s rights, and its commitment to transparency, collaboration, and integrity while pursuing concrete, measurable changes. The goal is to ensure every child has the right to survival, protection, development, and participation, and to drive immediate and lasting improvements in children’s lives.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1919

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