Job Title: Nurse
Locations: Maiduguri, Borno and Makurdi, Benue
Employment Type: Full-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Directly supervise GBV Case Workers and Outreach Workers.
- Produce weekly and monthly data and regular narrative reports.
- Support implementation and ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation plans.
- Coordinate with other GBV service providers on case management.
- Ensure solid case management, referral and information management systems are in place for appropriate identification, response and follow-up for survivors of GBV.
- Collaborate with other project staff to ensure referrals to psychosocial support, mental health, education and livelihoods interventions.
- Ensure the immediate needs of women and adolescent girls are identified during rapid assessment and are immediately responded to.
- Facilitate the identification of vulnerable women and adolescent girls, profile them and provide dignity kits.
- Facilitate life-skills training sessions for adolescent boys and girls.
- Maintain effective oversight, quality control and reporting systems that ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
- Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs.
- Regularly attend LGA-level GBV sub-working group meetings and Case Management meetings to contribute to coordination of responses across agencies.
Qualifications and Experience
- B.Sc. in Nursing, Public Health, Reproductive/Sexual Health, Midwifery, Human Rights or a related degree.
- At least 2 years’ experience implementing Gender-Based Violence programmes, preferably social work or case management, in a humanitarian setting.
- Previous experience supervising and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting, especially Case Workers.
- Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response; experience working with case files and regular documentation preferred.
- Experience facilitating and leading life-skills sessions for adolescent girls strongly desired.
- Good self-organisation and basic management skills.
- Knowledge of local languages: Kanuri and Hausa.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Female candidates are preferred.
- Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation of projects in the BAY states.
- Candidates from Yobe State with proven experience and understanding of the local languages and context are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues and use sound judgement.
- Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV.
- Fluency in English and Hausa (written and spoken).
- Knowledge of health programmes.
Application Closing Date
13th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to: apply4jdfjobs@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
Applications should be in English and include the following:
- An application/motivation letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria.
- Concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of three (3) relevant references.
- Kindly state the position for which you are applying as subject of your application.
- We thank applicants for their interest in the position; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Candidates applying for the above position must note that Reference checks will be conducted, especially on PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) and job qualification/suitability. This position is subject to do