Health Assistant at Care Best Initiative (CBI) - 2 Openings

Care Best Initiative (CBI) is a fast-growing, woman-led, and youth-driven Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2019 and presently operational in states within North-East, Nigeria. Our objectives are to save lives, alleviate the suffering of children, women, and other vulnerable people; and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations; and to promote the right of children, women and vulnerable people in the society. Our actions are multi-sectorial inclined, gender-sensitive, and socially inclusive. This recruitment exercise is one of the activities designed to facilitate the achievement of Cabe Best Initiative (CBI)'s objectives in Yobe State, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Assistant

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Employment Type: Volunteer
Slots: 2
Duration: 6 months (extendable)

Basic Function

• Assist the Health program department in providing technical assistance to improve the delivery and quality of general health interventions to ensure effective contribution to the project performance.

Major Responsibilities

• Promote basic health education for persons of concern and train Health Outreach volunteers.
• Ensure strong linkages among health programs with protection and human rights.
• Improve coordination among partners and participate in capacity-building efforts.
• Use community-based approaches, including clear involvement of persons of concern in the public health programs.
• Prepare reports, share information and convene meetings as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, or other relevant qualifications with exposure to Public Health programming;
• 0 - 2 years experience in primary health care program implementation;
• Excellent report-writing skills, Strong IT skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and local language;
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills;
• Team management experience with similar programs;
• Ability to observe and provide feedback on activities;
• Knowledge of local institutions
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult working conditions

Application Closing Date
14th July 2022.