Massive recruitment at Malteser International

JOB ALERT: MULTIPLE VACANCIES AT MALTESER INTERNATIONAL

Organisation: Malteser International

Malteser International, an international humanitarian relief organisation, is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the following positions across Borno, Benue, and Katsina States.

1. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer

Location: Borno State
Contract Duration: November 2026 – September 2027

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Guidance and Counselling, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in humanitarian settings.
• MhGAP certification and relevant MHPSS training certifications.
• Ability to organise and deliver training and capacity-building sessions.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and flexibility to respond to emergencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and group counselling sessions.
• Organise psychosocial activities, awareness sessions, and community sensitisation.
• Conduct mental health awareness campaigns.
• Support client identification, referrals, and follow-up.
• Train and mentor field staff and health personnel on MHPSS and Psychological First Aid.
• Monitor activities and prepare programme reports.

Application Link

2. Maternal and Child Health/Gender-Based Violence (MCH/GBV) Officer

Location: Borno State
Contract Duration: November 2026 – September 2027

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programme implementation, preferably in humanitarian settings.
• Knowledge of SRH/GBV protocols, including MISP and Clinical Management of Rape (CMR).
• Knowledge of Nigerian health systems and GBV referral mechanisms.
• CMR, SRH, or humanitarian response certification is an advantage.
• Strong training, leadership, and team management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise maternal and child health services, including antenatal and postnatal care.
• Oversee clinical care and referral services for GBV survivors.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, SRH protocols, and infection prevention guidelines.
• Train and mentor midwives and health workers.
• Monitor programme activities, analyse data, and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with government agencies, UN organisations, NGOs, and health facilities.

Application Link

3. Maternal and Child Health/Gender-Based Violence (MCH/GBV) Officer

Location: Benue State
Contract Duration: November 2026 – September 2027

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in SRH programme implementation, preferably in humanitarian settings.
• Knowledge of MISP, CMR, SRH/GBV protocols, Nigerian health systems, and GBV referral mechanisms.
• Relevant CMR, SRH, or humanitarian response certification is an advantage.
• Strong training, leadership, and team management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise maternal and child health services and clinical care for GBV survivors.
• Strengthen referral pathways and ensure quality service delivery.
• Train and mentor midwives and health workers.
• Monitor programme indicators and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with government agencies, UN organisations, NGOs, and community stakeholders.

Application Link

4. Nutrition Officer

Location: Katsina State
Contract Duration: November 2026 – March 2027

Qualifications and Requirements:
The supplied vacancy information does not specify a formal degree requirement or minimum years of experience.

Candidates should have relevant technical knowledge and experience in:

• Nutrition interventions in health facilities and communities.
• Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM).
• Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN).
• Community-based screening, referrals, and malnutrition management.
• Training and supportive supervision of health workers and community volunteers.
• Nutrition data management, monitoring, and reporting.
• Coordination with government health authorities and implementing partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support quality nutrition service delivery.
• Monitor nutrition supplies and essential commodities.
• Train and mentor health workers and community volunteers.
• Monitor nutrition indicators and prepare reports.
• Support community nutrition awareness and referrals.
• Ensure compliance with national and international nutrition standards.

Application Link

5. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker

Location: Konduga, Borno State
Contract Duration: November 2026 – September 2027

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in GBV case management, protection, social work, psychosocial support, or humanitarian programming.
• Understanding of survivor-centred case management, GBV guiding principles, confidentiality, informed consent, and referral pathways.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, PSEA, and accountability to affected populations.
• Experience using Inter-Agency Case Management forms and GBVIMS/Primero is highly desirable.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an advantage.
• Good communication, counselling, organisational, and teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities at Women and Girls’ Safe Spaces (WGSS).
• Identify and manage GBV cases.
• Provide basic emotional and psychosocial support.
• Assess needs and facilitate access to material assistance and essential services.
• Coordinate referrals and follow up on cases.
• Maintain case records and prepare reports.
• Promote confidentiality, safeguarding, and survivor-centred support.

Application Link

Salary and Benefits

Successful candidates will receive salaries according to Malteser International’s salary grade.

Additional benefits include:

• Group Life Insurance.
• Health Insurance Package (single/family plan).
• 13th Month Pay.
• Annual Leave.
• Compensation Leave.
• Academic Leave.
• Wedding Leave.
• Compassionate Leave, where applicable.

Application Deadline for ALL Positions: November 11, 2026.

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the respective application links provided under each position and submit their applications.