Primary Health Care Officer – Yobe

About the role

The Primary Health Care Officer will ensure quality services in targeted health facilities in Geidam LGA, Yobe State. Working under the Primary Health Care Technical Coordinator, the officer will provide clinical, technical and programmatic support to health centres, manage stock of medicines and equipment, and oversee health information reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical support for clinical, nutritional and integrated medical services, ensuring compliance with national and WHO guidelines.
• Support health workers in patient triage, diagnosis, treatment and referral to higher‑level facilities.
• Organise and deliver outreach services, integrating newborn, child health and nutrition interventions.
• Conduct on‑the‑job training, coaching and mentoring for health facility staff and community health workers.
• Monitor medicine and consumable consumption, prevent stock‑outs and ensure functional medical equipment.
• Oversee community health activities, health promotion meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting of clinical services and programme achievements.
• Promote infection prevention, waste management and safe service delivery in health facilities.
• Uphold child safeguarding standards and report any concerns according to SCI policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with state and LGA authorities, NGOs and community leaders.