COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS
Are you a dedicated and experienced professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a life-saving mission? We are seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team working on a project in Borno State, Nigeria. This project aims to improve access to quality, life-saving services and strengthen community resilience through a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach that integrates preventive and curative healthcare, nutritional support, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response.
We are committed to creating a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable populations in Borno State and are looking for individuals who share our vision and possess the skills and dedication to help us achieve our goals. We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
Community Health Volunteers (CHVs)
Job Location: Borno State (Bama and Ngala)
Job Type: Contract (6 Months)
Job Description
Visit homes, initiate dialogue with household members, determine the health situation, deliver key health messages, and undertake necessary actions;
Guide the community on health improvement and disease prevention;
Register households at frequencies stipulated in current guidelines
Collect data and relay information to stakeholders to inform programs and policies
Provide informal counseling, and referrals.
Create connections between vulnerable populations and healthcare providers
Help patients navigate healthcare and social service systems
Promote disease prevention and environmental sanitation
Community outreach by participating and giving health education, promote breast feeding, and child spacing
Facilitate behavioral change among community members
Awareness raising by informing and educating about sexual and reproductive health to all population (PLWD, Men, Women, young boys and girls)
Provide effective emotional and social support.
Experience and Qualifications
SSCE Completed
Certified work experience with other NGO’s & INGO’s
Demonstrate skill in field engagement.
Understanding cultural context.
Fluent in Kanuri, Hausa & English.
Most be a resident of the community.
Application Closing Date
September 20, 2025
Note
This position is subject to approved grant funding. The appointment is contingent upon the successful award of the grant.
AHI is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply
The applicant must be based in Borno State and resident of any of the project LGA (The role is LGA BASED and officer is expected to be living in the LGA during the duration of the project). Please note that relocation costs are not covered by the project; the selected officer will be responsible for their own living and accommodation expenses.
Applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. Candidates lacking the requisite qualifications are advised not to apply. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with AHI, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To Apply: https://forms.gle/9whnXRcByKvotECS6
