Integrated Maternal and Child Peer Navigator at CCCRN
Job Opportunity: Integrated Maternal and Child Peer Navigator (16 Openings)
Organization: Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN)
Location: Minna, Bida, and Suleja Clusters, Niger State, Nigeria
Application Deadline: November 7, 2026
About CCCRN
The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN) is an indigenous, non-profit organization established in 2010 to promote quality healthcare delivery, medical training, and research through locally adapted health systems strengthening approaches. CCCRN successfully implements public health initiatives across multiple states in Nigeria.
Role Purpose
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to fill 16 Integrated Maternal and Child Peer Navigator positions. Successful candidates will provide non-clinical peer support to pregnant and postpartum women, mother-infant pairs, and caregivers, assisting them in accessing essential maternal and child health services and maintaining continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities
Peer Support & Health Education: Provide peer support and education on antenatal care, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), maternal nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding, and malaria prevention.
Referrals & Appointment Tracking: Support client referrals and appointment follow-ups across antenatal care, PMTCT, early infant diagnosis, postnatal care, TB screening, malaria services, immunization, and nutrition programmes.
Symptom Screening: Assist with approved TB symptom screening and malaria symptom identification to ensure timely referral to appropriate healthcare personnel.
Client Outreach: Support mothers and infants with appointment reminders, follow-up calls, and home visits in close collaboration with facility and community teams.
Navigation Support: Guide clients in understanding available services and successfully navigating referral pathways.
Documentation & Confidentiality: Maintain accurate records of peer support, referrals, screening, and follow-up activities while strictly protecting client confidentiality.
Community Engagement: Collaborate with healthcare workers, Ward Development Committees, traditional birth attendants, and community volunteers to address barriers to healthcare access.
Compliance: Adhere strictly to safeguarding, infection prevention, confidentiality, and data protection procedures within the non-clinical scope of the role.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
SSCE or equivalent qualification.
Relevant experience in peer support or community health (Experienced Mentor Mothers and maternal/child health peer supporters are highly encouraged to apply).
Qualifications in Nursing, Midwifery, Community Health, Social Work, or related fields will be an added advantage.
Strong trust-building skills, absolute confidentiality, and reliable follow-up capabilities.
Note: Disclosure of HIV status is not a recruitment requirement.
General Requirements
Excellent ability to work collaboratively with facility and community teams.
Strong commitment to quality and continuity of integrated health services.
Willingness to comply with all approved project, government, and facility procedures.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application form, submit their CV, and indicate their preferred location.
Application Deadline: November 7, 2026
