📢 Project, Health & Linkage Officer
Centre for Family Health Initiative (CFHI) is hiring a Project, Health & Linkage Officer to support critical health and community interventions in Abuja.
CFHI is a leading nonprofit committed to improving family health, community wellbeing, and social development across Africa through innovative, community-driven programs.
📍 Job Details
- Location: Abuja
- Experience: 2 – 4 Years
- Sector: NGO / Public Health
- Employment Type: Full-Time
🎯 Job Purpose
The Project Officer will support health, nutrition, and linkage services within AMAC, FCT. The role involves program implementation, community engagement, technical support, and ensuring effective service delivery for vulnerable populations—especially children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV).
🔧 Key Responsibilities
🏥 Health
- Develop individualized care plans for CALHIV
- Deliver health education and caregiver support
- Monitor adherence to ART treatment and clinic visits
- Provide psychosocial support and address stigma
- Conduct home visits and follow-ups
- Facilitate participation in adolescent support groups (e.g., OTZ)
🥗 Nutrition
- Conduct nutritional assessments and monitoring
- Link beneficiaries to nutrition and health programs
- Establish Infant & Young Child Feeding (IYCF) support groups
- Deliver WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) services
- Provide food security training and referrals
🔗 Linkage & Referral
- Coordinate HIV testing, referrals, and treatment linkage
- Ensure same-day linkage to care for identified clients
- Track patient outcomes across community and facilities
- Strengthen referral systems and follow-up processes
- Support healthcare workers and community stakeholders
- Maintain accurate data and reporting systems
🎓 Requirements
- Minimum of 2–4 years experience in public health or NGO roles
- Strong background in HIV/AIDS programs, community health, or nutrition
- Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in data collection, monitoring & evaluation
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
🌟 Core Skills
- Capacity building & training
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strong teamwork and adaptability
- Attention to detail and problem-solving
- Ability to work in field and community settings
🌍 Why Join CFHI?
- Work on impactful health programs improving lives
- Gain experience in public health and community development
- Be part of a mission-driven and collaborative team
- Opportunity for professional growth in the NGO sector
📩 Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
📧 info@cfhinitiative.org
📧 admin@cfhinitiative.org
(Use “Project, Health & Linkage Officer” as the email subject)
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