JOB PURPOSE:
Supervise and coordinate Community Health Workers and Volunteers and lead community engagement to improve access to and uptake of routine immunization, especially among children under five in inaccessible and hard-to-reach areas of Borno State. Work with community leaders, local authorities and religious figures to facilitate access, strengthen vaccine acceptance, address misconceptions and promote awareness of routine immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess hard-to-reach areas with low routine immunization and polio coverage and identify causes. Strengthen collaboration with community and religious leaders to facilitate safe access. Lead focus group discussions and health-awareness sessions using clear, relevant messages. Help define and update CHW strategies, target populations, campaigns and activities. Assess community knowledge, culture, traditions and health perceptions and support social mapping. Develop communication strategies and information campaigns. Coordinate with INTERSOS and Ministry of Health medical teams and report health information. Organize, train, supervise, coach and evaluate CHWs, collect reports, manage daily activities, conduct staff meetings and training, and monitor quality improvement.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Degree or studies in Social Work, Health Promotion or another relevant field. At least 2 years’ relevant supervisory experience in the humanitarian sector, especially in fragile or unstable environments, is highly desirable. Essential computer literacy in Word, Excel and internet use. Experience with donor compliance and reporting. The successful candidate should be respected within the local community, proactive, broadly accepted, impartial and neutral, flexible under pressure and committed to INTERSOS principles. Knowledge and fluency in English, Hausa and Kanuri are assets.

HOW TO APPLY:
Complete the application form and attach your CV and cover letter using the format Surname_Position you applied for. Apply no later than Monday, 19 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. INTERSOS encourages applications from women, minorities, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities. Successful candidates must comply with and promote INTERSOS’s PSEA Policy. More information: https://www.intersos.org/en/what-we-do/nigeria/