Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating
hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through
nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
Job Summary
The Health Assistant will be based in Maiduguri, Borno
state, with frequent travel to the field. He/she will report to the Health
Officer and also provide support in implementing community health groups (CHGs)
within the population for each health facility targeted by CMAM. In
collaboration with the community volunteers and as needed the health facility
staffs, mobilizes the community for nutrition activities (detection of case,
referral, follow-up). The Health Assistant will support the community volunteers
in building up of the community mobilization network system in communities and
follow-up implementation of activities.
The successful
candidate will;
Have a minimum of Higher National Diploma in Nursing or
health related field.
Have the ability and willingness to frequently travel to
villages and stay at the field
Have the willingness and capacity to be flexible, supervise
and coach.
Be professional, motivated and culturally sensitive.
Have and project management and representation competencies.
Have excellent Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel,
Power Point, Word).
Be willing and able to be based and travel regularly within
remote areas, where services are limited.
Be Fluent in English and other local language (Hausa,
Kanuri).
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply
Application Deadline
The deadline for this position is Monday 24, July 2017 at
5:00 p.m.
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