Quick Summary of WASH Officer – National Position at Malteser International
| Company | Malteser International |
| Category | NGO Job |
| Job Type | Full time |
| Job title | Health Manager – National Position |
| Duration of contract: | December 2026 with possibility of extension |
| Location | Maiduguri, Borno |
| Benefits | Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan),13th Month pay.Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave – applicable |
| Start Date | July 2026 |
| Application Deadline | July 3, 2026 |
About Malteser International
Malteser International is the international humanitarian aid organisation of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For more over 60 years, we have been helping those affected by or emerging from violence and tragedy worldwide. Our work is based on Christian ideals and humanitarian principles.
We provide assistance to those in need in over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, regardless of their religion, background or political beliefs.
Malteser International is engaged in Nigeria since 2017. We work in the WASH sector in Northeast Nigeria – specifically in Borno State – to improve the lives of Internally Displaced Person (IDP) populations and host communities . Our WASH efforts focus on enhanced access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene and include NFI distribution, solarisation of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International has a participative, gender sensitive and inclusive strategy in all its interventions which include food nutrition, security and livelihood programmes.
We are recruiting for the below position:
Job Description
The Health Manager designs, implements and oversees health programmes to guarantee the provision of quality healthcare services. The incumbent will be responsible for the management of health teams, implementation of health standards at national and international levels, monitoring of programme performance, and the strategic development of health interventions.
Your responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of health and nutrition programs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies, donor requirements, and approved budgets.
- Conduct needs assessments, manage data collection, analyze health indicators, and ensure timely, accurate reporting and documentation for internal and donor use.
- Provide technical guidance on public health interventions, ensuring compliance with national standards, donor policies, and quality assurance protocols.
- Supervise, mentor, and build capacity of health staff, including performance management, training, and promoting effective teamwork.
- Integrate health, nutrition, food security, and WASH components to ensure coordinated programming and improved service delivery.
- Engage in stakeholder coordination, representing the organization in meetings with government, donors, and partners while strengthening community engagement.
- Support compliance, risk management, project development, procurement planning, and other assigned tasks to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5–7 years of experience in health program management; experience in NGO or humanitarian settings is an advantage
- Good understanding of health systems and public health principles
- Proven experience in managing teams and health projects with strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent planning and organizational abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong analytical and reporting skills
What we offer:
- Start Date: July 2026
- Duty Station: Maiduguri Borno State Nigeria
- Duration of contract: December 2026 with possibility of extension.
- Salary according to Malteser international salary grade
- Other benefits:Group Life Insurance premium ,Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan),13th Month pay.
- Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave – applicable
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, and three professional references) online at our job portal until 03 July 2026.
Application Requirements
Candidates are required to submit the following documents as part of their application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of Motivation
- Three (3) Professional References
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