Health Officer at Malteser International

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work.In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas,Asia, Europeand the Middle East, we support people in need–regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach ,food nutrition,security and livelihood.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: July 2026
Duration of contract: September 2026 with possibility of extension.

Job Description

• Oversee the daily functioning of assigned Oral Rehydration Points (ORPs) while ensuring compliance with national cholera treatment protocols and uninterrupted service delivery.
• Assess and manage patients with acute watery diarrhoea/cholera, administer ORS for mild cases, stabilize patients, and promptly refer moderate and severe cases to Cholera Treatment Centres (CTCs).
• Enforce IPC measures, including hand hygiene, proper PPE use, environmental cleaning, safe waste management, and prompt reporting of IPC concerns.
• Conduct health education on cholera prevention, hygiene, sanitation, safe water practices, early treatment seeking, and strengthen community referral systems.
• Monitor and maintain adequate stocks of ORS, Zinc, PPE, medicines, and consumables through proper inventory management, storage, and timely replenishment.
• Keep accurate patient and referral records, submit regular reports, support disease surveillance, monitor ORP performance, and collaborate with health authorities and humanitarian partners.
• Adhere to organizational policies, including safeguarding and PSEAH standards, report safeguarding concerns, and ensure accountability to affected populations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (B.NSc.), Public Health, or a related health discipline, with valid professional registration where applicable.
• Additional training in cholera case management, IDSR, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), or emergency health is an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in humanitarian or public health programmes, including cholera outbreak response, emergency health, or communicable disease control.
• Previous experience working in Oral Rehydration Points (ORPs), Cholera Treatment Units (CTUs), Cholera Treatment Centres (CTCs), or with NGOs/international humanitarian organizations is desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient management, organizational, reporting, communication, and supervisory skills, with knowledge of cholera treatment protocols and IPC standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage
• The position is based in Maiduguri and requires frequent travel to project sites, as well as availability to work weekends, public holidays, and extended hours during outbreak response.

What we offer

• Salary according to Malteser International salary grade
• Other benefits: Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single / family Plan),13th Month pay.
• Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave - applicable.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Note

• Candidates are to submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, and three professional references) online.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.