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Health Assistant at Malteser International – Pulka
Malteser International is recruiting a full-time Health Assistant based in Pulka, Borno State. The role supports health facility services, cholera-related health activities, volunteers, referrals, patient records and infection prevention during a contract scheduled from November 2026 to September 2027.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily activities at supported health facilities in Pulka and uphold national treatment guidance.
- Monitor and coach Health Promoter Volunteers, support training and keep volunteer records current.
- Compile and maintain health, patient, referral, surveillance and ORP performance data; submit reports on time.
- Support referrals to secondary care and deliver community information on cholera prevention, sanitation, hygiene, safe water and early treatment.
- Enforce infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning and waste management.
- Manage inventories of medicine, protective equipment and medical consumables, with proper storage and timely replenishment.
- Collate community feedback, coordinate with health authorities and humanitarian partners, and uphold safeguarding, PSEAH and accountability commitments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health or a related health discipline, with valid professional registration where applicable.
- At least three years’ relevant experience with an international NGO, preferably in humanitarian or emergency health response.
- Practical clinical assessment and patient care experience, including cholera response and infection prevention.
- Good reporting, communication, organisation, team supervision and Microsoft Office skills.
- Fluent English; Hausa or other relevant local languages are advantages.
- Ability to lead training, work flexible or irregular hours, respond in emergencies and respect cultural diversity.
Contract and benefits
The planned start is November 2026 and the contract period runs to September 2027. Remuneration follows Malteser International’s salary grade. Stated benefits include applicable annual, compensatory, academic, wedding and compassionate leave, group life insurance, health insurance for single or family coverage and a thirteenth-month payment.
Safeguarding and recruitment conditions
Malteser International welcomes applicants regardless of gender, faith or origin. Its safeguarding commitments include a Code of Conduct, reference and background checks, and expected compliance with policies preventing exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment.
How to apply
Apply through the online recruitment portal. Include the following with your application:
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Copies of diplomas
- Three professional references
Application deadline:
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About the employer
Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For more than 60 years it has supported people affected by conflict and disaster. In Nigeria, where it has operated since 2017, its interventions span Borno, Adamawa, Katsina and Benue and cover water, sanitation, hygiene, nutrition, food security and livelihoods. Its programmes emphasise community participation, safeguarding, inclusion and dignity.
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