Integrated Maternal and Child Peer Navigator

About this role

A non-profit health organisation in Niger State is hiring Integrated Maternal and Child Peer Navigators to provide non-clinical peer support to pregnant and postpartum women, mother–infant pairs and caregivers. The role supports pregnant and postnatal pathways across ANC, PMTCT, EID, PNC, TB screening and referral, malaria prevention, immunisation and nutrition services, and helps clients navigate referrals and appointment follow-ups. The role works within the CCCRN cluster structure, supporting high-volume facilities and working with facility leaders and cluster Optimizers to ensure continuity of care and timely referrals. The position is non-clinical and focuses on education, adherence support, documentation, and safeguarding within approved procedures. Candidates with peer-support or community-health experience are encouraged to apply, with various health-related qualifications considered advantageous.

What you would do

• Provide peer navigation and support to pregnant and postpartum women, mother–infant pairs and caregivers.
• Offer health education and adherence counselling on ANC, PMTCT, maternal nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding, malaria prevention and TB prevention.

What they are asking for

• SSCE or equivalent with relevant peer-support or community-health experience.
• Experience as Mentor Mothers or maternal/child peer supporters is encouraged.
• Nursing, Midwifery, Community Health, Social Work or related qualifications are an advantage.
• Ability to build trust, maintain confidentiality and ensure reliable follow-up.

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