Health Assistant

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day implementation of programme activities at supported health facilities in Pulka, ensuring compliance with national treatment protocols and uninterrupted service delivery.

Support the updating of volunteers' timesheets, facilitate training activities and supervise Health Promoter Volunteers, ensuring effective implementation of their field activities.

Collect, update and maintain accurate health facility data, patient and referral records, submit regular reports, support disease surveillance and monitor ORP performance.

Facilitate referrals to secondary health facilities, ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation, and conduct health education on cholera prevention, hygiene, sanitation, safe water practices and early treatment-seeking.

Ensure implementation of IPC measures at supported health facilities, including hand hygiene, appropriate PPE use, environmental cleaning, safe waste management and timely reporting of IPC concerns.

Monitor and maintain adequate stocks of medications, PPE and other medical consumables through proper inventory management, safe storage and timely replenishment at facility level.

Consolidate and report community feedback through Health Promoter Volunteers, collaborate with health authorities and humanitarian partners, promote accountability to affected populations and adhere to organisational policies, including safeguarding and PSEAH standards, promptly reporting any safeguarding concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (B.N.Sc.), Public Health or a related health discipline, with valid professional registration where applicable.

At least three years of relevant work experience in a similar position with an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO), preferably in a humanitarian or emergency health response setting.

Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills, with good knowledge of cholera treatment protocols and infection prevention and control (IPC) standards.

Good organisational, reporting, communication and supervisory skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage health programme activities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Hausa and other relevant local languages is an added advantage. Ability to work sensitively and respectfully with diverse cultural communities.

Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to develop and facilitate trainings, work flexible and irregular hours, and respond effectively to emergency situations.

What we offer

Start Date: November 2026

Duty Station: Pulka Borno State

Duration of contract: November 2026 - September 2027

Salary according to Malteser international salary grade

Annual Leave, Compensation Leave, Academic Leave, Wedding Leave, Compassionate Leave if applicable.

Other benefits: Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan), 13th Month pay.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

Requirements

Note

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal using the link above.

Kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) using the link

Interested and qualified? Go to Malteser International on jobs.malteser-international.org to apply

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