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Malteser International – hiring Maternal And Child Health/Gender-Based Violence Officer (Benue )

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Gender Based Violence (GBV) Caseworker - National Position at Malteser International

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work.In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas,Asia, Europeand the Middle East, we support people in need–regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach ,food nutrition,security and livelihood.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maternal And Child Health/Gender-Based Violence Officer (Benue )

Location: Benue State

The MCH/GBV Officer will provide integrated technical oversight of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) activities across implementation areas, ensuring the delivery of high-quality maternal and child health services, including medical care for GBV survivors, in line with national and international guidelines. The officer will also supervise midwives, strengthen referral pathways, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to promote integrated service delivery and improve access to essential healthcare and protection services.

Responsibilities:

Programme Support and Service Integration: Supervise MCH services, including antenatal care (ANC), postnatal care (PNC), delivery services, and clinical care for GBV survivors, ensuring effective referral pathways.
Clinical Protocols and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) protocols, clinical standards, infection prevention and control (IPC), patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Capacity Building and Training: Train, mentor, and provide technical support to midwives, health workers, and MI staff on SRH, clinical management of rape (CMR), ethical care, and survivor-centred approaches.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Conduct field visits, monitor service quality and project indicators, analyse data trends, and track progress against programme objectives.
Reporting and Documentation: Prepare monthly reports on SRH/GBV activities, service indicators, challenges, and recommendations, and contribute accurate data to donor reports.
Coordination and Partnerships: Represent MI in SRH/GBV coordination meetings and collaborate with the Ministry of Health, UN agencies, NGOs, health facilities, and community stakeholders to improve service delivery.
Leadership and Technical Collaboration: Work under the supervision of the Area Coordinator, maintain technical collaboration with the Health Manager, and provide guidance to health teams to strengthen integrated MCH/GBV services.

Qualifications And Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health, or related field. Certification in CMR, SRH, or humanitarian response is a plus.
Minimum 3 years in SRH program implementation, preferably in humanitarian settings.
Proficiency in SRH/GBV protocols (e.g., MISP, CMR).
Strong knowledge of Nigerian health systems and GBV referral mechanisms.
Personal skills required:
– Ability to develop, organize and give trainings.
– Culturally sensitive.
– Irregular hours and flexibility required for emergency response.
– Leadership and team management.

What we offer:

Start Date: November 2026
Duty Station: Benue State
Duration of contract: November 2026 – September 2027
Salary according to Malteser international salary grade
Other benefits: Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan), 13th Month pay. Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave – applicable.

Application Deadline: 11 , November 2026