Health Assistant - National Position

Type of employment
National Position

Country
Nigeria

Continent
Africa

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

MI has been working in Nigeria since 2017, implementing humanitarian and development interventions across Borno, Adamawa, Katsina, and Benue States. MI supports vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities through interventions in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), food and nutrition security, and livelihoods.WASH activities focus on improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene through the distribution of non-food items (NFIs), solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines, and hygiene promotion. MI also implements nutrition and food security interventions to address the needs of vulnerable populations, improve their well-being, and strengthen community resilience. Across all its areas of intervention, MI adopts a participatory, gender-sensitive, and inclusive approach, promoting community engagement, dignity, and equitable access to essential services for vulnerable populations.

For its work in Borno State Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Health Assistant – National Position.

The Health Assistant will support and oversee the day-to-day implementation of health programme activities across supported health facilities in Pulka, Borno State. The role will ensure quality service delivery in line with national health and cholera treatment protocols, infection prevention and control (IPC) standards, and organisational guidelines. The position will also support health data collection and reporting, patient referrals, medical supplies monitoring, volunteer supervision, community health education and disease surveillance. The Health Assistant will work closely with health facility staff, community health volunteers, health authorities and humanitarian partners to strengthen service delivery, promote accountability and ensure effective implementation of emergency health interventions.

Your responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day implementation of programme activities at supported health facilities in Pulka, ensuring compliance with national treatment protocols and uninterrupted service delivery.
Support the updating of volunteers' timesheets, facilitate training activities and supervise Health Promoter Volunteers, ensuring effective implementation of their field activities.
Collect, update and maintain accurate health facility data, patient and referral records, submit regular reports, support disease surveillance and monitor ORP performance.
Facilitate referrals to secondary health facilities, ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation, and conduct health education on cholera prevention, hygiene, sanitation, safe water practices and early treatment-seeking.
Ensure implementation of IPC measures at supported health facilities, including hand hygiene, appropriate PPE use, environmental cleaning, safe waste management and timely reporting of IPC concerns.
Monitor and maintain adequate stocks of medications, PPE and other medical consumables through proper inventory management, safe storage and timely replenishment at facility level.
Consolidate and report community feedback through Health Promoter Volunteers, collaborate with health authorities and humanitarian partners, promote accountability to affected populations and adhere to organisational policies, including safeguarding and PSEAH standards, promptly reporting any safeguarding concerns.

Your profile:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (B.N.Sc.), Public Health or a related health discipline, with valid professional registration where applicable.
At least three years of relevant work experience in a similar position with an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO), preferably in a humanitarian or emergency health response setting.
Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills, with good knowledge of cholera treatment protocols and infection prevention and control (IPC) standards.
Good organisational, reporting, communication and supervisory skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage health programme activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Hausa and other relevant local languages is an added advantage. Ability to work sensitively and respectfully with diverse cultural communities.
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to develop and facilitate trainings, work flexible and irregular hours, and respond effectively to emergency situations.

What we offer:

Start Date: November 2026
Duty Station: Pulka Borno State
Duration of contract: November 2026 - September 2027
Salary according to Malteser international salary grade
Annual Leave, Compensation Leave, Academic Leave, Wedding Leave, Compassionate Leave if applicable.
Other benefits: Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan), 13th Month pay.

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal. Kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) until Monday, 16th November 2026.