Youth-Friendly Health Services (YFHS) Officer at Action Health Incorporated (AHI)

AHI advances this agenda by working with young people, parents, community opinion leaders, youth-serving organizations, government agencies and policy makers to: Promote and protect young people’s sexual and reproductive health especially, increasing their ability to prevent early pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS and making informed choices about their sexuality free of discrimination, coercion, and violence; as well as developing competencies to thrive now and in adulthood; Increase community awareness and action on challenges youth face so that policies and programmes are put in place to effectively address these issues; and Build alliances to increase the number of government, private sector and civil society programmes offering support and life-enhancing opportunities for young people.

Experience1 year
Location Lagos

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive, age-appropriate information and services to adolescent and young people
• Participate in organizing training for service providers on Adolescent Youth Friendly Health Service Delivery (AYFHS)
• Develop strategies to increase young people’s access to youth-friendly health services.
• Work with program manager to design and implement programmes and activities serving young people.
• Build and maintain relationships with local schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to promote adolescent youth friendly health services.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in AYFHS.
• Prepare timely reports of services provided to the Programme Team Lead

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
• Experience working with young people on youth-related health issues and the ability to communicate with youths at their level.
• At least one (1) year of experience in clinical practice with a valid practising license.
• Familiarity with public health issues, especially as they affect adolescents and young people
• Staying around the Mainland and its environs

Note: Female applicants preferred, Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Action Health Incorporated (AHI) on bit.ly to apply