Public Health Advisor at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Maiduguri or Yola
Department: Atiku Center
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Supervisor: Report to the Project Director

Position Background

• The Public Health Advisor will be responsible for monitoring outbreak and spread of the "Coronavirus Disease 2019" (COVID-19), which has caused a public health emergency and promote public health program in project communities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for carrying out and promoting public health program activities in the project communities.
• Provide trainings and creative COVID19 preventive awareness programs to project beneficiaries.
• Provide advice, assistance, and/or consultation on public health programs in target states and communities
• Identify public health problems and issues as they relate to unsafe or ineffective use by beneficiaries or health professionals.
• Advise public health personnel and program staff on program policies, procedures, and activities
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Position Requirements

• BSc in Public Health, Science, Social Science, Management or related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in implementing, managing or monitoring public health and livelihood programs
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train in health service and livelihood programs
• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
• INGO work experience preferred.

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.