Community Health Educator vacancy in Borno

Vacancy Announcement

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières

Position: Community Health Educator

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Contract: Fixed term with possibility of extension

Role Summary

The Community Health Educator will prepare and deliver health education sessions to communities, promote hygiene and disease prevention, support MSF programs, and strengthen the link between MSF services and the population.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver health education sessions on hygiene, disease prevention, and health services
• Inform patients and caretakers about health-related issues and MSF programs
• Conduct community health monitoring, including nutritional screening, vaccination checks, and tracking births and deaths
• Identify medical concerns and liaise with medical teams for referral
• Conduct home visits, defaulter tracing, and community mapping
• Participate in mass vaccination campaigns, seasonal outreach, and community-based surveillance
• Organize meetings and capacity-building sessions with community leaders and key groups
• Collect community feedback, rumors, and concerns to inform program adaptation

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s in Health Education, Diploma in Community Health, or a relevant degree
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a similar role
• Languages: Fluent in English, Hausa, and Kanuri; knowledge of Shuwa, Fulani, or Ngamargu is a plus
• Competencies: Results-oriented, team player, flexible, committed, and able to manage stress

Eligibility

Open to Nigerian residents

Application Deadline

8 March 2026

How to Apply

Submit your application online using this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13P7N0JB_rjcoRjIH03sD5vmAUGJB1neUT6F-no5Gk_M/viewform?edit_requested=true