Village Health Worker at Society For Family Health
Employment Nigeria
24-May-2017
GOMBE ,
Health
NGO
Society For Family Health (SFH) a leading public health NGO in Nigeria
POSITION : Officer, Village Health Worker (Gates Project)
DESCRIPTION
- 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.
- Carry out advocacy visit to local government areas (LGAs) and other stakeholders and lead in the mobilization and sensitization of community members and VHWs.
- Responsible for the organisation and conduct of quarterly review meetings among VHWs and volunteers.
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
- Degree in Sciences/Medical/Biological Sciences/Public Health or its equivalent in a relevant field is required.
- Minimum one (1) year post NYSC experience in a health facility or an NGO.
- Speak and write fluently in Hausa is very relevant to this position.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, and experience in managing VHWs will be of added advantage.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Cognate skills in computer appreciation, and knowledge of community mobilisation techniques will be essential to this position.
- Possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills.
Compensation
Very attractive a
How To Apply
Candidates should send a one-page application letter to :officervhwgom@sfhnigeria.org with position applied for as the subject. Clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address.
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