NGO Job Openings: Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW) at Action Health Incorporated (AHI) - 26 Openings and LGA Team Lead.
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 Extension Worker (CHEW)
Locations: Dikwa & Bama - Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Slot: 26 Openings
Job Summary
Under the Direct Supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the CHEW acts as a nurse assistant in providing patients’ health care in collaboration other health team members in the facility.
Assists the nurse and the rest of the medical team on duty with general nursing activities and over-all patient care according to international/national protocol and the given instructions under strict supervision/monitoring of a nurse.
Follows AHI protocols and standards to ensure Quality and continuity of care, promotion and restoration of health of patients and population.
Main Responsibilities
Assess and identify patient’s health needs
Support nursing staff in patient management
Provide health education to caretakers on hygiene, nutrition, warning signs, immunization
Provide essential preventative assistance services and follow up on identified beneficiaries with Non Communicable Diseases and other diseases/morbidities of Public Health relevance.
Ensure anthropometric measurements (MUAC, weight, height) are done properly and recorded accurately as required (aside from the common vital signs)
Assist with setting up of equipment and materials as required
Inform nurse in-charge of any incident or concerns regarding patient status
Ensure proper assistance of patients with personal hygiene
Follow hygiene and safety protocols at all times ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of all facilities, material, linen, equipment, and carrying out the sorting and waste disposal.
Ensure good transfer and follow up of beneficiaries after discharge.
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within AHI and amongst beneficiaries served by AHI
Any other duties that may be assigned from time
Qualifications and Experience
Nigerian health care qualification or Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) qualified under the Nigerian health care legislation
Minimum of 1 year of experience as nursing assistant/ nursing aid. Work experience with other NGO’s would be an advantage
Valid and current practicing license.
Good in written and spoken English. Fluent in Kanuri, Marghi and Hausa.
Key Competencies:
Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver AHI’s strategic objectives.
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
Note
AHI is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
Persons resident in Borno State where the roles are situated are encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated in confidence.Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply.
We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with AHI, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Next Job
Job Title: LGA Team Lead
Locations: Dikwa & Bama, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary
The post holderwill be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the implementation of project activities and programs within the LGA to ensure that project objectives are met effectively and efficiently while liaising with stakeholders to address community needs and issues and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards.
Person Specification
Minimum of National Diploma in social sciences/ art or related field is essential.
Membership of relevant professional bodies and agencies is desirable.
Minimum of two years (2) experience working in humanitarian response context is essential.
Previous experience in Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) is essential.
Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in humanitarian sector is essential.
Proven experience using ODK for quantitative data collection is essential.
Proven experience in stakeholder engagement is essential.
Skills / Abilities:
Proven experience conducting focus group discussions, or the ability to learn rapidly.
Proven experience collecting information using hand-held GPS devices.
Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other cloud-based software tools.
Strong communication and report-writing skills.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Excellent leadership and coordination skills, with negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Excellent knowledge of the management of key stakeholders and community mobilisation.
Note
AHI is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
Persons resident in Borno State where the roles are situated are encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated in confidence.
Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply.
We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with AHI, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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