Community Engagement Coordinator at Nigeria Health Watch

Role Description

• The Community Engagement Coordinator is a full-time role located in Abuja, Nigeria.
• The position requires the professional to develop and lead effective community engagement and outreach programs within the health sector.
• The Community Engagement Coordinator will design community health programs and promote community engagement initiatives that enhance overall public health education to all citizens.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Advocacy, Healthcare or an equivalent field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in coordinating and implementing community engagement/outreach programs preferably within the health sector.
• Direct and proven experience in community mobilization and health campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking and communicating health information to different audiences both in-person and on virtual platforms.
• Ability to liaison with various stakeholders including government and non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, and patient advocacy groups.
• Excellent project management, research, and analytical skills with the ability to track project budgets and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write and disseminate reports, technical documents, and presentations.
• Ideal candidate should be passionate about community engagement and public health advocacy with prior experience interacting with partners, stakeholders and potential donors.
• Knowledge of Nigeria's health sector and the accompanying cultural diversity applicable to improved grassroots community engagement and involvement.