Are you a dedicated and experienced professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a life-saving mission? We are seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team working on a project in Borno State, Nigeria. This project aims to improve access to quality, life-saving services and strengthen community resilience through a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach that integrates preventive and curative healthcare, nutritional support, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response.
We are committed to creating a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable populations in Borno State and are looking for individuals who share our vision and possess the skills and dedication to help us achieve our goals. We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW)
Job Location: Borno State (Bama and Ngala)
Job Type: Contract (6 Months)
Project Summary
The project seeks to improve access to quality, life-saving services and strengthen community resilience through a multi-pronged approach that integrates preventive and curative healthcare, nutritional support, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response in Project LGAs
Job Summary
- Under the Direct Supervision of the Health Coordinator, the CHEW acts supports in providing patients’ health care in collaboration other health team members in the facility.
- Assists the nurse and the rest of the medical team on duty with general nursing activities and over-all patient care according to international/national protocol and the given instructions under strict supervision/monitoring of a nurse.
- Follows AHI protocols and standards to ensure Quality and continuity of care, promotion and restoration of health of patients and population.
Main Responsibilities
- Assess and identify patient’s health needs
- Support nursing staff in patient management
- Provide health education to caretakers on hygiene, nutrition, warning signs, immunization
- Provide essential preventative assistance services and follow up on identified beneficiaries with Non Communicable Diseases and other diseases/morbidities of Public Health relevance.
- Ensure anthropometric measurements (MUAC, weight, height) are done properly and recorded accurately as required (aside from the common vital signs)
- Assist with setting up of equipment and materials as required
- Inform nurse in-charge of any incident or concerns regarding patient status
- Ensure proper assistance of patients with personal hygiene
- Follow hygiene and safety protocols at all times ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of all facilities, material, linen, equipment, and carrying out the sorting and waste disposal.
- Ensure good transfer and follow up of beneficiaries after discharge.
- Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within AHI and amongst beneficiaries served by AHI
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time
Qualifications and Experience
- Nigerian health care qualification or Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) qualified under the Nigerian health care legislation
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as nursing assistant/ nursing aid. Work experience with other NGO’s would be an advantage
- Valid and current practicing license.
- Good in written and spoken English. Fluent in Kanuri, and Hausa
Key Competencies:
- Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
- Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
- Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver AHI’s strategic objectives.
- Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should go click link below to Apply.
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Application Dealine
September 20, 2025
Note
- This position is subject to approved grant funding. The appointment is contingent upon the successful award of the grant.
- AHI is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply
- The applicant must be based in Borno State and resident of any of the project LGA (The role is LGA BASED and officer is expected to be living in the LGA during the duration of the project). Please note that relocation costs are not covered by the project; the selected officer will be responsible for their own living and accommodation expenses.
- Applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. Candidates lacking the requisite qualifications are advised not to apply. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with AHI, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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