Youth-Friendly Health Services (YFHS) Officer at Action Health Incorporated

Action Health Incorporated (AHI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people’s successful transition to a healthy and productive adulthood. We envision a world where every young person can reach their full potential. We work with young people, community leaders, government agencies, the private sector and other stakeholders to ensure that policies and programmes are emplaced to accomplish this goal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Youth-Friendly Health Services (YFHS) Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive, age-appropriate information and services to adolescent and young people
• Participate in organizing training for service providers on Adolescent Youth Friendly Health Service Delivery (AYFHS)
• Develop strategies to increase young people’s access to youth-friendly health services.
• Work with program manager to design and implement programmes and activities serving young people.
• Build and maintain relationships with local schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to promote adolescent youth friendly health services.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in AYFHS.
• Prepare timely reports of services provided to the Programme Team Lead

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
• At least one (1) year of experience in clinical practice with a valid practising license.
• Experience working with young people on youth-related health issues and the ability to communicate with youths at their level.
• Familiarity with public health issues, especially as they affect adolescents andyoung people
• Residing around Lagos Mainland and its environs.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2025.