Vacancy Announcement
Position Title: Health Promoter Community Engagement Supervisor
Location of Recruitment: Bauchi
Work Location: Bauchi
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Application Deadline: October 14, 2025, by 4:00 PM
Position Opening Date: October 2, 2025
About MSF
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international and independent medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance based solely on need, regardless of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.
Commitment to Inclusion
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If you believe your profile matches this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. MSF does not tolerate any form of harassment, abuse, or discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo reference checks.
Main Purpose of the Role
Under the guidance of the Project Medical Referent (PMR), the HPCE Supervisor is responsible for implementing the Health Promotion and Community Engagement strategy, supervising related activities, and managing the HP team at the diphtheria treatment center in Bauchi. The role aligns with MSF’s values, standards, and project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Health Promotion and Community Engagement Strategy
• Contribute to the development and adaptation of the HPCE strategy and work plan
• Lead the implementation and follow-up of the HPCE strategy based on the project timeline
• Promote community and patient involvement through consultations and participatory approaches
• Organize health awareness sessions for MSF staff
• Support the design, testing, and translation of health education materials
• Assist with rapid assessments and surveys
• Help collect, encode, and report community feedback and rumors
• Support implementation of community-based surveillance activities such as active case finding and patient tracing
• Plan and organize community meetings
• Contribute to community mapping
• Ensure data collection tools are available and data is entered accurately
• Participate in monitoring and analyzing HPCE activities and submit monthly reports
Team Management
• Support the evaluation and development of the HP team
• Assist in training needs assessment and training implementation
• Organize regular supervision and on-the-job coaching for the HP team
• Plan and coordinate HP team activities and schedule
• Facilitate regular HP team meetings
Context
Diphtheria is a severe bacterial infection that spreads through respiratory droplets and surfaces. Despite being vaccine-preventable, low immunization coverage has led to outbreaks, especially in Northern Nigeria. Bauchi State recorded 844 suspected diphtheria cases and 73 deaths between Week 1 and Week 34 of 2025, with sharp increases in recent weeks. There is an urgent need for enhanced vaccination, rapid case management, and strong community engagement.
Requirements
Education
• Essential: Secondary school diploma
• Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, social work, behavioral sciences, public health, community health, or nursing
Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in health promotion, team management, or program implementation
• Experience in qualitative research methods is highly desirable
Languages
• English and Hausa are essential
Technical Skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills
• Familiarity with participatory approaches
Competencies
• Commitment to MSF principles
• Results and quality orientation
• Strong team management and organizational skills
• Ability to train and coach others
• Stress management and flexibility
• Community-level negotiation skills
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Strategic and analytical thinking is an added advantage
Application Instructions
Applications must be in English and include the following:
• A complete CV and Cover Letter
• Updated contact details including current and permanent address and a valid ID
• Contact information for previous employer(s) for reference
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