SELEFIS MARKUS
Humanitarian Nutrition Professional
Maiduguri, NG.About
Dedicated and knowledgeable humanitarian professional with over 8 years of experience in nutrition programming, specializing in developing and implementing effective interventions in hostile and emergency settings. Proven leader in team management and project coordination, consistently delivering reliable nutrition data and impactful community health initiatives. Possesses direct field technical expertise in nutrition, adept at navigating challenging environments to achieve critical program objectives.
Work
International Rescue Committee
|Nutrition Tom-Brown consultant
Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria
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Summary
Consulted on the UK AID-funded Nutrition Tom-Brown project, focusing on dietary fortification, ingredient distribution, and preparation supervision for lead mothers.
Highlights
Directed the dietary fortification strategy for Tom-Brown, enhancing the nutritional value of food products for community health under the UK AID project.
Managed the distribution of Tom-Brown ingredients to lead mothers, facilitating preparation and ensuring access for improved child nutrition.
Monitored and supervised the bi-weekly preparation of Tom-Brown by lead mothers at their households, ensuring adherence to national guidelines and quality standards.
Conducted systematic data collection and reporting for all Tom-Brown activities, providing crucial insights into program effectiveness and reach.
Successfully implemented the UK AID-funded nutrition TOM-BROWN project, contributing to tangible improvements in community nutrition outcomes in Monguno LGA.
International Rescue Committee
|Nutritional Assistant - BHA, SIDA, NHF Project
Monguno LGA, Borno state, Nigeria
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Summary
Led comprehensive nutrition programming, project supervision, and community engagement initiatives across hostile and emergency settings in Monguno LGA.
Highlights
Orchestrated community advocacy and awareness campaigns, engaging stakeholders to secure acceptance and participation for nutrition project activities across Borno state.
Managed, trained, and developed a nutrition team, enhancing capacity for effective nutrition screening and distribution processes for thousands of beneficiaries.
Supervised, monitored, and coordinated daily activities for Nutrition Community Mobilizers, ensuring timely screening, referral, and follow-up of SAM and MAM children under 5 years old.
Ensured the reliability and correctness of nutrition data, implementing Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Messaging and care group mother models in Monguno LGA.
Monitored and reported program challenges and gaps, providing timely information to adjust plans and implementation schedules, thereby supporting project evaluation and data analysis.
Provided comprehensive technical support in planning, implementing, and monitoring nutrition interventions, significantly strengthening systems for childhood nutrition promotion.
Delivered capacity building and on-job coaching to Ministry of Health (MOH) staff on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) services, including IYCF best practices, in supported areas.
Successfully implemented critical CMAM, TSFP, IYCF, and MNP programs from 2016 to 2025, providing vital nutritional support in emergency contexts.
Education
National Open University of Nigeria
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B.Sc.
Public Health
Collage of health and technology Maiduguri
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Diploma
Health Information Management
Awards
Best Staff of the Year 2023
Awarded By
International Rescue Committee (IRC) Monguno field office
Recognized for exceptional performance and outstanding contributions at the Monguno field office, demonstrating dedication and significant impact in humanitarian nutrition efforts.
Languages
English
Hausa
Kanuri
Certificates
IRC Personal Safety and Security
Issued By
International Rescue Committee
First AID Training
Fire Safety Training
Pharmaceutical Management and LMIS
IMCI Integrated Management of Childhood Illness
Management of Menstrual Hygiene
Certificates completion in Coaching
Certificates completion in Team Management
Certificates completion in Difficult Interaction
Certificates completion in Developing Employee
Certificates completion in Managing Your Boss
Certificates completion in Feedback Essentials
Training on Child Safeguarding Policy
Skills
Nutrition Program Management
Nutrition Programming, Program Development, Program Implementation, Project Supervision, Monitoring & Coordination, Data Collection, Reporting, Emergency Settings, Humanitarian Aid.
Community Health & Engagement
Community Mobilization, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Acceptance, Awareness Creation, Health Education, Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Acute Malnutrition Management (IMAM), Complementary Feeding.
Technical Nutrition Expertise
Nutrition Screening, Nutrition Data Management, SAM/MAM Follow-up, Nutrition SMART Survey (ENA, KAP, Coverage, Nutritional Casual Analysis), Dietary Fortification, Food Distribution, Pharmaceutical Management, LMIS.
Leadership & Team Management
Team Management, Leadership, Staff Development, Training & Coaching, Administrative Skills, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Problem Solving & Adaptability
Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Flexibility, Working in Hostile Environments, Multicultural Environment, Judgement.
Communication
Effective Communication, Interpersonal Skills.
Software & Tools
Computer Proficiency.
References
HABILA IBRAHIM KUBO
Senior Nutrition officer gwoza International rescue committee, Email: Habilalbrahim.Kubo@rescue.org, Phone num: 08068444317
FATIMA WAKILAMTU
Capacity building manager Maiduguri office International rescue committee, Email: Fatima.Wakilamtu@rescue.org, Phone Num: 08036373996
MUSTAPHA AHMAD
Field coordinator gwoza office International rescue committee, Email: Mustapha.Ahmad@rescue.org, Phone num: 07066625034