AHI advances this agenda by working with young people, parents, community opinion leaders, youth-serving organizations, government agencies and policy makers to: Promote and protect young people’s sexual and reproductive health especially, increasing their ability to prevent early pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS and making informed choices about their sexuality free of discrimination, coercion, and violence; as well as developing competencies to thrive now and in adulthood; Increase community awareness and action on challenges youth face so that policies and programmes are put in place to effectively address these issues; and Build alliances to increase the number of government, private sector and civil society programmes offering support and life-enhancing opportunities for young people. Over the last 26 years, AHI has worked to assure that both private and public sector programmes include comprehensive, gender-sensitive, life skills and rights-based approaches to sexuality education and clinical services for youths. During this period, AHI has developed models that have been adopted and expanded by government and other civil society organizations. Some key accomplishments include: Successful advocacy for approval of the national education policy for universal access to sexuality education targeted at young people in Nigeria; and development of the National Family Life and HIV Education Curriculum for primary, secondary and tertiary levels in collaboration with education stakeholders. Facilitating the development of the Family Life and Emerging Health Issues Curriculum for Colleges of Education in Nigeria in collaboration with the National Commission for Colleges of Education(NCCE) Catalyzing/operationalizing Youth-Friendly Health Services in partnership with stakeholders to promote young people’s access to age-appropriate, gender sensitive, sexual and reproductive health information and services in several states of Nigeria. Published reviews and situation analyses on the sexual and reproductive health of married adolescent girls in Northern Nigeria and expanding their access to services in four northern states including facilitating the return of married girls to school. Raising greater awareness about the vulnerabilities of out-of-school adolescent girls in the urban slums of Lagos and facilitating advocacy to improve policy and programming response.
- Experience 3 years
- Location Borno
Project Summary
- The project seeks to improve access to quality, life-saving services and strengthen community resilience through a multi-pronged approach that integrates preventive and curative healthcare, nutritional support, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response in Project LGAs
Job Summary
- The Health Coordinator will play a vital role in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all health-related activities within the project. This individual will work closely with project staff, community health workers, local health authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, integrated health services. The Health Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of project activities related to primary healthcare, disease prevention and control, maternal and child health, nutritional support, and GBV prevention and response.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of comprehensive work plans for health-related activities, aligned with project objectives and donor requirements.
- Coordinate the implementation of project activities, ensuring adherence to established protocols, guidelines, and best practices.
- Collaborate with other project staff to integrate health interventions with nutrition and GBV prevention and response activities, ensuring a holistic approach.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local health authorities, community leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and support to community health workers and other project staff on health-related topics.
- Develop and deliver training programs for community health workers and other stakeholders to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- Monitor the quality of health services provided and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in public health, nutrition, and GBV prevention and response.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities and provide support to field staff.
- Identify challenges and propose solutions to ensure the effective implementation of project activities.
Coordination and Reporting:
- Represent the project at relevant meetings and forums.
- Prepare regular progress reports for the Project Manager and donors.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of project activities and results.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of project activities.
Required Languages:
English and Hausa required; Fulani, Kanuri and/or other local languages are a plus.
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in public health program management, preferably in humanitarian settings
- Demonstrated experience in implementing integrated health programs that address primary healthcare, disease prevention and control, maternal and child health, nutritional support, and GBV prevention and response.
- Strong understanding of community-based health approaches and participatory development methodologies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Experience in working on projects related to healthcare, nutrition, or GBV prevention is highly desirable.
Skills / Abilities:
- Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners, community members and government partners.
- General knowledge of local and state government practices.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and ethical conduct.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and adaptability
- Versatile in use of MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Action Health Incorporated (AHI) on docs.google.com to apply
