Integrated Maternal and Child Peer Navigator at CCCRN
CCCRN RECRUITMENT 2026
Integrated Maternal and Child Peer Navigator
The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN) is inviting applications from qualified candidates for 16 Integrated Maternal and Child Peer Navigator positions in Niger State, Nigeria.
About CCCRN
CCCRN is an indigenous, non-profit organization established in 2010 to promote quality healthcare delivery, medical training and research through locally adapted health systems strengthening approaches. The organization implements public health initiatives across multiple states in Nigeria.
Job Details
Position: Integrated Maternal and Child Peer Navigator
Number of Openings: 16
Location: Minna, Bida and Suleja clusters, Niger State
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Role Purpose
Successful candidates will provide non-clinical peer support to pregnant and postpartum women, mother-infant pairs and caregivers, helping them access maternal and child health services and maintain continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide peer support and health education on antenatal care, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, maternal nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding and malaria prevention.
Support referrals and appointment follow-up across antenatal care, PMTCT, early infant diagnosis, postnatal care, TB screening, malaria services, immunization and nutrition programmes.
Assist with approved TB symptom screening and malaria symptom identification, ensuring timely referral to appropriate healthcare personnel.
Support mothers and infants with appointment reminders, follow-up calls and home visits in collaboration with facility and community teams.
Help clients understand available services and navigate referral pathways.
Maintain accurate records of peer support, referrals, screening and follow-up activities while protecting client confidentiality.
Collaborate with healthcare workers, Ward Development Committees, traditional birth attendants and community volunteers to address barriers to accessing services.
Follow safeguarding, infection prevention, confidentiality and data protection procedures while working within the non-clinical scope of the position.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
SSCE or equivalent qualification.
Relevant peer-support or community-health experience.
Experienced Mentor Mothers and maternal or child health peer supporters are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications in Nursing, Midwifery, Community Health, Social Work or related fields are an advantage.
Applicants should demonstrate trust-building skills, confidentiality and reliable follow-up.
Disclosure of HIV status is not a recruitment requirement.
General Requirements
Ability to work collaboratively with facility and community teams.
Commitment to quality and continuity of integrated health services.
Willingness to comply with approved project, government and facility procedures.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application form, submit their application and CV, and indicate their preferred location.
Deadline: 7 November 2026
