About the Role
West & Central Africa Health Options Ltd (WCAHealth) is seeking a passionate and driven Community Engagement Officer to join our team for the SafeMama Project. Established in 2023, WCAHealth is a locally led, Nigerian-registered not-for-profit company dedicated to strengthening health systems, delivering exceptional services, and improving maternal and social health outcomes across Nigeria and the wider African region. As an autonomous, locally governed organization, we empower communities through strategic health interventions. In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between WCAHealth and the local communities, fostering vital partnerships and driving grassroots participation to ensure the success of the SafeMama Project.
Key Responsibilities- Design and implement community mobilization strategies to promote the SafeMama Project objectives and drive local participation.
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with community leaders, local stakeholders, healthcare providers, and partner organizations.
- Facilitate town hall meetings, focus group discussions, and health education workshops to raise awareness on maternal health and safety.
- Identify community-specific challenges and collaborate with the project team to develop culturally appropriate solutions.
- Monitor project activities at the grassroots level, gather feedback from beneficiaries, and prepare detailed periodic progress reports.
- Advocate for maternal health rights and encourage positive health-seeking behaviors within target communities.
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Communications, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years of proven experience in community mobilization, public health programming, or NGO development projects.
- Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Proficiency in local languages spoken within the target project regions in Nigeria is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of maternal health issues and grassroots healthcare delivery systems in Nigeria.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and travel frequently to rural or semi-urban project sites.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for the employee.
- Opportunities for professional development, continuous training, and career advancement within a growing public health organization.
- A collaborative, mission-driven work environment dedicated to creating measurable, positive social impact across Nigeria.