ABOUT SORASUN FOUNDATION: (SRF) is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) founded in 2020, none-bias, non-political, non-profit making, charitable based organization designed to render humanitarian programs in all ramification of life, as well as support and protect the most vulnerable who are victims of violence, exploitation and liberate them to live purposeful lives despite the challenges. We treat equally without any discrimination.
Job Title: Nurse
Section: Health
Duration: 6 Months
Duty Station: Adamawa state (Madagali)
Reports to: Mobile Medical Outreach Coordinator
Start Date: IMMEDIATELY
Job Summary
The Nurse will provide high-quality nursing and primary health care services as part of the mobile medical outreach team, ensuring timely and effective health interventions to vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises. The position focuses on maternal, newborn, and child health, infection prevention, and health education.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide curative and preventive nursing care in line with national and WHO standards.
• Conduct medical consultations, wound dressing, and treatment of minor ailments.
• Support maternal and newborn health services, including ANC, PNC, safe delivery, and family planning counseling.
• Ensure proper triage, vital signs recording, and infection prevention and control (IPC) practices.
• Administer prescribed medications and injections as per doctor’s or CHEW’s orders.
• Support immunization sessions and health promotion activities during outreach.
• Keep accurate patient records, drug usage, and submit daily activity reports.
• Participate in disease surveillance, referrals, and follow-up of complicated cases.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of outreach kits and supplies.
• Promote community health education and awareness on hygiene and preventive health.
Qualifications and Experience
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Midwife (RM) with current practicing license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in a primary health care or humanitarian setting.
• Experience in maternal and child health, immunization, or mobile outreach is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of IPC and emergency response principles.
• Fluency in English and local language(s) preferred.
Core Competencies
• Compassionate and patient-centered care.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and respect for diversity.
• Ability to work under pressure and in remote locations.
Job Title: Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)
Job Summary
The CHEW will deliver integrated primary health care services through mobile medical outreach activities. The position supports clinical consultations, health education, disease prevention, and referral services to improve access to essential health care for crisis-affected populations.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct medical consultations and provide treatment according to national PHC guidelines.
• Identify, manage, and refer complicated cases appropriately.
• Support maternal and child health, including ANC, PNC, immunization, and nutrition screening.
• Promote health education and awareness on hygiene, disease prevention, and nutrition.
• Participate in surveillance of epidemic-prone diseases and timely reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation of patients and daily reporting of outreach activities.
• Supervise JCHEWs and community volunteers during outreach.
• Ensure drugs and consumables are properly managed and accounted for.
• Participate in community mobilization and feedback collection.
Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Community Health Extension (CHEW) from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license from the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 2–3 years clinical or outreach experience, preferably in a humanitarian or PHC setting.
• Good knowledge of integrated community case management (iCCM) and IMCI.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Core Competencies
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and AAP.
• Good clinical judgment and decision-making ability.
• Basic data recording and reporting skills.
• Willingness to work in remote, hard-to-reach areas.
Job Title: Junior Community Health Extension Worker (JCHEW)
Job Summary
The JCHEW will support the mobile medical outreach team in providing essential community and primary health care services. The role focuses on patient triage, health education, assisting with clinical procedures, and community mobilization.
Key Responsibilities
• Support triage, registration, and vital signs measurement of patients during outreach.
• Assist CHEWs and nurses in medical consultations and treatment.
• Support in administering basic medications under supervision.
• Conduct health talks on hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and disease prevention.
• Assist in immunization, nutrition screening, and growth monitoring.
• Participate in active case finding, referrals, and community mobilization.
• Keep records of patients seen and services rendered.
• Maintain hygiene and orderliness of outreach sites and equipment.
Qualifications and Experience
• Certificate in Junior Community Health Extension (JCHEW) from a recognized school.
• Valid practicing license from the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in a PHC facility or outreach program.
• Basic understanding of primary health care and community engagement.
• Fluency in English and local language(s) desirable.
Core Competencies
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Respect for patients and confidentiality.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and community service.
Closing date:9th November 2025.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to:
[email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
