Officer, Village Health Worker (Gates Project) at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Summary

• We seek to recruit qualified persons due to new programme initiatives and growth. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.
  

Job Profile

• This position reports to the State Project Manager. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the training, mentoring and supervising of Village Health Workers (VHWs) to ensure quality home base care practice on maternal and neonatal health (MNH) in Gombe State.
• S/He must carry out advocacy visit to local government areas (LGAs) and other stakeholders and lead in the mobilization and sensitization of community members and VHWs.
• In addition, s/he will be responsible for the organisation and conduct of quarterly review meetings among VHWs and volunteers.

Qualifications/Experience
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:

• First degree in Sciences/Medical/Biological Sciences/Public Health or its equivalent in a relevant field is required.
• Must possess minimum one (1) year post NYSC experience in a health facility or an NGO.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in Hausa is very relevant to this position.
• Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills, and experience in managing VHWs will be of added advantage.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation, and knowledge of community mobilisation techniques will be essential to this position.
• Must possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidate.