- Company: Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research Nigeria (CCCRN)
- Location: Kano, Jigawa, Sokoto, and Kebbi States, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 13 November 2026
About the role
The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research Nigeria (CCCRN) is seeking 63 Maternal and Child Peer Navigators to join their team. This position adapts the Mentor Mother role to support pregnant and postpartum women, mother–infant pairs, and caregivers. You will work within integrated maternal, newborn, and child health service pathways while maintaining the value of peer support. The role is based in Kano (26 openings), Jigawa (9 openings), Sokoto (14 openings), and Kebbi (14 openings).
Responsibilities
- Provide peer navigation and support to clients and caregivers.
- Help clients understand available services and navigate referral pathways.
- Collaborate with facility and community teams to identify barriers and support timely referrals.
- Support screening for TB and malaria symptoms according to approved SOPs.
- Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and infection prevention procedures.
- Encourage continuity of care, including tracking EID milestones and immunization schedules.
- Document activities in approved registers while maintaining confidentiality.
- Provide health education on ANC, PMTCT, nutrition, and malaria prevention.
- Conduct appointment reminders and defaulter tracing via phone and home visits.
Requirements
- Qualification in Nursing, Social Work, or Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW).
- At least one year of relevant experience, or 3–5 years of work experience in a hospital setting.
- Fluency in Hausa and English.
- Ability to work collaboratively with facility and community teams.
- Willingness to comply with project, government, and facility procedures.
How to apply
Interested candidates should click here to apply online. Please complete the form and submit your CV/resume and cover letter. The application deadline is 13th November, 2026.
