Health Promoter at Action Against Hunger (ACF International)

Job Description

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Action Against Hunger (ACF International) is a global humanitarian organization working to end hunger and save lives through nutrition, health, water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and sustainable livelihood interventions. The organization is committed to safeguarding, gender equality, and dignity for all communities it serves.

Organization: Action Against Hunger (ACF International)
Location: Borno State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Category: NGO / Humanitarian Jobs
Qualification Required: ND / HND / BSc

Job Overview

Action Against Hunger is seeking a Health Promoter to support community-based health promotion activities in Borno State. The role focuses on community sensitization, mobilization, referral support, and health education to improve access to quality health services at both community and facility levels.

Key Responsibilities

Community Health Promotion & Mobilization

• Conduct regular community sensitization, awareness, and health education sessions on key topics such as SRH, MHPSS, nutrition, and WASH
• Mobilize community members to access health facilities, outreach programs, and referral services
• Facilitate group discussions, focus group discussions (FGDs), and household visits to address health misconceptions
• Identify vulnerable individuals requiring targeted health support and referrals
• Refer community members to the nearest health facilities and follow up on referrals

Facility & Outreach Support

• Support health facility staff in organizing outreach activities, screening campaigns, and follow-up visits
• Participate in supportive supervision visits to promote quality service delivery
• Assist in monitoring and follow-up of clients reached through community mobilization

Documentation, Reporting & Data Collection

• Document all community health activities accurately
• Collect facility and community-level data, including attendance sheets, referral forms, and activity logs
• Submit daily and weekly field reports highlighting activities, challenges, and emerging community needs

Safeguarding, Accountability & Community Engagement

• Raise awareness on Complaint and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) and available reporting channels
• Promote PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) messaging and confidential reporting options
• Collaborate with community leaders, women and youth groups, facility staff, and local partners
• Represent the organization positively during all community engagements
• Uphold safeguarding standards, confidentiality, and beneficiary dignity at all times
• Immediately report any safeguarding or SEA concerns through approved organizational channels

Additional Duties

• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions
• Maintain high professional and technical standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, Nutrition, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year experience in community health promotion, hygiene promotion, or humanitarian programming
• Experience supporting health and nutrition activities at community and facility levels
• Basic knowledge of MIYCN, ANC, family planning, immunization, and hygiene promotion
• Experience in data collection, documentation, reporting, and success story development
• Familiarity with working in insecure or humanitarian contexts

Skills and Competencies

• Strong oral communication skills, including fluency in the local language
• Clear and effective written communication skills
• Excellent facilitation and community engagement abilities
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
• High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability

Employee Benefits

• 100% health care coverage
• Free access to TalentSoft e-learning platform
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Compassionate leave for hospitalized children
• Crèche facilities for infants

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.