Health Promoter at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Organization: Action Against Hunger (ACF)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Application Deadline: January 5, 2026

The Heart of Our Humanitarian Mission

In regions where access to healthcare is often hindered by conflict and misinformation, the Health Promoter serves as the essential bridge between life-saving medical services and the families who need them most. By fostering trust and providing clear, actionable health education, you empower communities to take charge of their own wellbeing and break the cycle of malnutrition and disease. Your work on the ground ensures that no child or mother is left behind due to a lack of information or a broken referral pathway.

Job Summary

The Health Promoter is responsible for leading community-level sensitization and mobilization efforts to increase the uptake of essential health, nutrition, and WASH services. You will act as a frontline educator and advocate, ensuring that vulnerable individuals are identified, educated, and successfully linked to health facilities and outreach programs.

Key Responsibilities

Community Education & Mobilization

• Health Sensitization: Organize and lead regular awareness sessions on critical topics, including Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), maternal nutrition, hygiene (WASH), and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).
• Direct Outreach: Conduct household visits and facilitate focus group discussions to address community misconceptions and encourage the use of facility-based services.
• Service Advocacy: Mobilize community members for immunization campaigns, screening activities, and maternal health check-ups (ANC/PNC).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, respectful partnerships with local leaders, youth groups, and women’s organizations to ensure health programs are culturally accepted.

Referral & Clinical Support

• Case Identification: Actively screen and identify vulnerable individuals in the community who require specialized medical or nutritional support.
• Referral Management: Facilitate the transition of clients from the community to health facilities, ensuring a closed-loop follow-up on every referred case.
• Supervisory Support: Assist in monitoring health facility performance to ensure that service delivery remains consistent with high-quality humanitarian standards.

Data Management & Reporting

• Field Reporting: Document all daily mobilization activities, community feedback, and emerging health trends to inform program strategy.
• Data Integrity: Accurately collect and manage field data, including attendance logs, referral forms, and success stories.
• Feedback Loops: Educate beneficiaries on Complaint and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected.

Protection & Ethics

• Safeguarding Advocacy: Promote messages regarding the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and ensure communities understand safe, confidential reporting channels.
• Dignity & Respect: Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professional ethics in all interactions with beneficiaries and partners.

Candidate Requirements

• Educational Background: A National Diploma (OND) in Community Health, Public Health, Nursing, Nutrition, or a related medical field.
• Professional Experience: At least one year of hands-on experience in community-level health promotion, hygiene advocacy, or humanitarian field work.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN), family planning, and immunization protocols.
• Field Resilience: Proven ability to work effectively in insecure and dynamic environments, particularly within the Northeast Nigerian context.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional oral communication skills with the ability to speak local languages fluently and present information persuasively to diverse groups.

About the Organization

Action Against Hunger (ACF) is a global humanitarian leader dedicated to eradicating hunger and its root causes for over 40 years. We specialize in treating acute malnutrition while providing communities with sustainable access to clean water and long-term food security. In Nigeria, our teams work tirelessly in the most challenging environments to provide life-saving assistance to those displaced by conflict. We believe that every individual has a right to health and dignity, and we operate under a strict charter of neutrality, independence, and professional ethics.

Why Apply?

• Direct Impact: See the immediate results of your education efforts through increased facility visits and improved community health outcomes.
• Professional Development: Gain experience with a world-renowned INGO and receive training in international humanitarian standards.
• Salary & Benefits: Competitive remuneration package based on the standard NGO scale for Nigeria.

Tips for Applicants

1. Language is Key: If you speak Hausa, Kanuri, or other local languages prevalent in Maiduguri, highlight this prominently in your CV.
2. Focus on Soft Skills: Since this role is about “promotion,” emphasize your experience in public speaking, negotiation, or community leadership.
3. Show Your Data Skills: Mention any experience you have with basic data collection tools, as reporting is a vital part of this role.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified professionals should submit their application through our official recruitment portal:

Apply via Action Against Hunger Careers

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and individuals from diverse backgrounds.