About the Role
Malteser International is looking for a dynamic and experienced Health Assistant to join our humanitarian team in Pulka, Borno State. In this role, you will play a vital part in overseeing day-to-day healthcare programme activities, ensuring compliance with national treatment protocols, and delivering uninterrupted, high-quality health services to communities in need.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee daily implementation of healthcare activities at supported facilities in Pulka, ensuring adherence to national treatment protocols.
- Supervise Health Promoter Volunteers, update timesheets, and facilitate community-based training sessions.
- Collect and maintain accurate health data, patient records, referral documents, and support local disease surveillance.
- Facilitate secondary health facility referrals, follow-ups, and community health education on hygiene, sanitation, and cholera prevention.
- Implement rigorous Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures, including safe waste management and proper PPE utilization.
- Monitor medication and medical consumable inventories to ensure adequate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Consolidate community feedback and promote accountability to affected populations in line with safeguarding and PSEAH standards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (B.N.Sc.), Public Health, or a related discipline with valid professional registration.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an INGO, preferably within a humanitarian or emergency health setting.
- Strong clinical assessment skills and deep knowledge of cholera treatment protocols and IPC standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with excellent organizational, reporting, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Hausa or other local languages is a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrated leadership, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
- Competitive salary based on the Malteser International salary grade structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance package covering single or family plans, alongside Group Life Insurance.
- 13th Month pay and various leave types including Annual, Compassionate, Academic, Wedding, and Compensation Leave.
- Contract duration from November 2026 to September 2027 based in Pulka, Borno State.