Community Health Volunteer at Action Health Incorporated (AHI) - 12 Openings

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: Community Health Volunteer

Locations: Dikwa & Bama, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Slot: 12 openings

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
20th September, 2024.