Job Description

Project Officer – Community Healthcare Initiative (CHI)

Join Community Healthcare Initiative as a Project Officer in Liberia

Company: Community Healthcare Initiative (CHI)
Location: Montserrado – Todee and Careysburg Districts
Job Type: Fixed-Term (Project Based)
Project Duration: Contract-Based Position
Industry: Public Health, WASH, Community Development, NGO, Maternal & Child Health
Salary: Negotiable
Application Deadline: February 6, 2027

About Community Healthcare Initiative (CHI)

Community Healthcare Initiative (CHI) is a leading nonprofit organization committed to advancing gender equality, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), WASH governance, and community empowerment in Liberia.

Through health education, anti-violence initiatives, economic empowerment programs, and inclusive healthcare interventions, CHI supports vulnerable populations, women, girls, adolescents, and marginalized groups in building healthier communities.

In partnership with WaterAid Liberia, CHI is implementing the Strengthening Wholistic and Inclusive Systems for Health (SWISH) initiative to improve gender-responsive WASH systems, RMNCH services, and inclusive healthcare governance in Todee and Careysburg Districts.

This role is ideal for professionals seeking public health jobs in Liberia, NGO project officer jobs, community development careers, WASH program jobs, maternal health jobs, and monitoring and evaluation opportunities.

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Job Summary

CHI is seeking an experienced and community-focused Project Officer to support the implementation, coordination, monitoring, advocacy, and capacity strengthening activities under the CHI-WaterAid SWISH Project.

The successful candidate will work closely with district stakeholders, health workers, community leaders, and government institutions to improve maternal and child health services, WASH integration, gender equality, and community health governance.

This opportunity is highly suitable for candidates with experience in public health programming, community mobilization, health systems strengthening, gender-responsive development, and project implementation.

Key Job Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Coordination

• Support the day-to-day implementation of SWISH project activities in Todee and Careysburg Districts.
• Ensure project implementation aligns with approved work plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with WaterAid Liberia, local government authorities, and health institutions.
• Contribute to monitoring, adaptive programming, and learning processes.

Leadership & Capacity Building

• Support training, mentorship, and supervision of health workers, community volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Build local capacity on WASH in health systems, gender equality, and inclusive service delivery.
• Promote leadership among women, adolescents, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Community Engagement & Mobilization

• Conduct community needs assessments to identify barriers to quality WASH services.
• Facilitate community sensitization campaigns on:
  • Maternal and child health
  • Hygiene and sanitation
  • Gender equality
  • Social inclusion
• Strengthen participation in rights-based health governance systems.
• Facilitate community entry and stakeholder engagement activities.

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Collaboration & Stakeholder Networking

• Build and strengthen partnerships with:
  • Ministry of Health (MOH)
  • County Health Teams
  • District Health Teams
  • Health Facilities
  • Community stakeholders
• Support integrated planning between health, WASH, and governance sectors.
• Facilitate linkages between communities, healthcare providers, and local government systems.

Data Collection, Monitoring & MEAL Support

• Assist with mapping, assessments, and data collection activities.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems.
• Monitor indicators related to:
  • WASH integration
  • Gender-responsive health systems
  • Maternal and child health services
• Document lessons learned and community feedback.

Advocacy & Policy Support

• Advocate for stronger integration of WASH into maternal and reproductive health services.
• Support advocacy efforts promoting health rights for vulnerable populations.
• Participate in policy dialogue and evidence-based program planning.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare timely project reports and activity updates.
• Support field-level financial management and budget compliance.
• Ensure adherence to donor regulations and CHI safeguarding standards.
• Promote Gender Equity, Diversity & Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles throughout project implementation.

Education Requirements

Applicants should possess:

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Health, or related field

Alternative Qualification

• Diploma in a health-related discipline with at least 5 years of practical project implementation experience in a similar setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Training in:

• WASH Programming
• Maternal & Child Health
• Gender Equality & Social Inclusion
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Community Mobilization
• Project Management

will be considered an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

Candidates should have:

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in:
  • Public health programs
  • NGO project implementation
  • Community development
  • WASH interventions
  • Sexual and reproductive health (SRH)
  • Maternal and child health programs
• Previous experience working with:
  • Ministry of Health
  • County Health Teams
  • District Health Teams
  • Health facilities
  • Community structures

Experience supporting multi-sectoral and gender-inclusive programs is highly desirable.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Project implementation and coordination
• Monitoring and evaluation (MEAL)
• Community sensitization and facilitation
• Data collection and reporting
• Public health programming
• WASH governance systems

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Office applications
• Reporting tools and documentation systems

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership and capacity-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and networking skills.
• Ability to work with marginalized communities.

Additional Requirements

• Fluency in English language.
• Knowledge of local languages and culture is an advantage.
• Ability to ride a motorbike.
• Strong team spirit and flexibility.

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Salary & Employee Benefits

Salary: Negotiable

Potential benefits may include:

• Professional growth opportunities
• Exposure to international NGO programming
• Public health and WASH systems training
• Leadership and advocacy development
• Community engagement experience

Training & Professional Development

CHI supports professional development through:

• WASH and public health training
• Gender-responsive programming workshops
• Community engagement and leadership development
• Monitoring & Evaluation (MEAL) skills training
• Safeguarding and compliance training
• Health systems strengthening exposure

Work Environment

This is a field-based position requiring collaboration with communities, government stakeholders, and healthcare institutions. The role offers an opportunity to create meaningful social impact while improving maternal health, gender equity, and inclusive WASH services in underserved communities.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• One-page compelling cover letter
• Updated CV/Resume
• Copies of relevant academic credentials
• Two recommendation letters
  • One from a current or former immediate supervisor
  • One from a community leader

Applications should be submitted before the deadline through the organization’s official recruitment process.

Why Join Community Healthcare Initiative (CHI)?

This opportunity is ideal for professionals interested in project officer jobs in Liberia, NGO jobs, community health careers, public health opportunities, WASH project jobs, maternal health careers, gender equality programs, and community mobilization roles.