Health Assistant (Volunteer) at Care Best Initiative (CBI) - Kebbi and Sokoto

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Assistant (Volunteer)

Locations: Kebbi and Sokoto
Employment Type: Volunteer

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
31st August, 2022.