Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) at INTERSOS Nigeria

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)

Location: Monguno, Borno

Job Purpose

• The position holder will be responsible for Providing information and health education messages at the community level and strengthen the link between the community and INTERSOS and/or supported MOH health structures.

Responsibilties

• Collect and report to CHW Supervisor specific information related to his/her community: perception of the sickness, food security, vaccination status of children, perception of the services, constraints and strengths, vulnerability, level of information, living conditions and risks related
• Deliver information to his/her community on specific health topics and about INTERSOS and the services it provides
• Consolidate the link between his/her community and the INTERSOS services. Give advice on how to better involve his/her community in the activities of awareness and prevention; indicate possible local actors or local NGOs and community project which could be involved in awareness activities at a local level
• Support the mapping of the territory and population: schools, religious centres, villages, gathering points.
• Support and facilitate relations with local authorities of his/her community, where requested by the Supervisor.
• Support INTERSOS in the defaulter tracing activities
• Report to Supervisor progressing of activities, problems met, strengths and constraints.

Position Requirements
Education:

• Diploma / Certificate in CHEW
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environments.

Professional experience:

• CHW training (done by MOH) is an asset
• Essential computer literacy.

Professional requirements:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Previous work experience in similar role is considered an asset.

Personal requirements:

• Proactive attitude and well acceptance in the community
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Behavioural flexibility and Stress Management
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles.

Languages:

• Knowledge and fluency in English and local languages (Hausa and Kanuri) will be an asset.

Application Closing Date
Saturday, 11th April 2026 by 5:00 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted
• Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. INTERSOS reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.