About Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi)
The Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi) is a registered non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable populations through quality health, nutrition, protection, education, and livelihood support. We believe in fostering community resilience and dignity through responsive and sustainable interventions. As part of our commitment to improving health and nutrition outcomes, we are recruiting a motivated and experienced Community Health Extension Worker CHEW to support our field operations in Maiduguri, Magumeri, and Mare.
Job Vacancy: Community Health Extension Worker CHEW
Location: Magumeri and Marte, Borno State 6 Position
Organization: Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi)
Application Deadline: 25th July, 2025
Employment Type: Contract, 6 months extendable
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct community mobilization and sensitization on nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Identify, screen, and refer malnourished children and PLWs using MUAC and other tools.
- Implement IYCF counseling, follow-ups, and group education sessions.
- Support CMAM programs by conducting appetite tests and follow-up visits.
- Record and report daily activities using standard tools and reporting templates.
- Support data collection and maintain accurate records for monitoring and evaluation.
- Promote exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices.
- Refer complicated SAM/MAM cases to stabilization centers or health facilities.
- Participate in health and nutrition outreach activities and campaigns.
- Collaborate with community leaders, women’s groups, and health workers to strengthen nutrition messaging.
- Ensure adherence to program protocols and national nutrition guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding principles at all times.
Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate in Community Health Extension Work (CHEW) or related health field with a practicing valid license.
- At least 1–2 years of experience working on community health or nutrition programs (IYCF, CMAM, etc.).
- Candidate must be Marte or Magumeri resident.
- Knowledge of community-level screening, referral systems, and health promotion.
- Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri is essential; good written/spoken English is an asset.
- Ability to work under pressure and in hard-to-reach areas.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience with NGOs or humanitarian agencies is an added advantage.
Safeguarding and Recruitment Ethics:
Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi) does NOT request or accept any form of payment, gift, or exchange of favor (including sexual favors) at any stage of the recruitment process. Any candidate found violating this policy will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected]
Subject Line: Community Health Extension Worker CHEW Magumeri or Marte LGA.
