Public Health Officer

About this role

A Full-time Public Health Officer position based in Abuja with Ekris Bio Health Foods Nigeria Limited. The company focuses on indigenous foods, health-focused flour blends and related products, aiming to improve health outcomes through public health initiatives and health education. The role involves planning, implementing and monitoring public health programmes, conducting health education and outreach, promoting disease prevention and healthy lifestyles, and collaborating with healthcare professionals, government bodies, NGOs and community leaders. The successful candidate will work to improve public health awareness and service delivery, collect and analyse health data, and prepare reports on programme outcomes. The employer emphasises a collaborative, purpose-driven work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

What you would do

• Plan and implement public health programmes and community health initiatives.
• Conduct health education, awareness campaigns and community outreach activities.
• Promote disease prevention, healthy lifestyles and wellness.
• Identify public health challenges in target communities and recommend interventions.
• Collect, analyse and interpret public health data to support decisions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of public health programmes.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, government agencies, NGOs and community leaders.
• Prepare reports on public health activities, findings and outcomes.
• Support health screenings, vaccination awareness and preventive healthcare initiatives where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with public health regulations, ethical standards and organisational policies.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Health, Health Education or related discipline.
• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) is an added advantage.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in public health, community health or health promotion.
• Strong knowledge of public health principles, disease prevention and health promotion strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation and community engagement skills.
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret health-related data.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant reporting tools.
• Professional certification or registration with a relevant regulatory body is an added advantage.

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