Are you a passionate community health professional, nurse, or social worker dedicated to improving maternal and child survival? An exceptional field opportunity is now open! Community Health Education and Social Services (CHESS-Liberia) is officially recruiting seven (7) qualified Community Health Support Officers to join its frontline operations team in Montserrado County.

CHESS-Liberia is a prominent national non-governmental organization dedicated to lifting the quality of life of vulnerable populations. Founded to honor the legacy of the late J. Alexander Nyahn Sr. (1956–2013)—a prominent public health practitioner who witnessed the collapse of essential services during the civil conflict—the organization works to eliminate health inequities and build grassroots resilience in underserved communities.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Community Health Support Officer
• Hiring Agency: CHESS-Liberia Inc.
• Project Framework: Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) Project (In partnership with FHI 360)
• Available Vacancies: Seven (7) Positions Open
• Duty Station: Montserrado County, Liberia (with frequent day-to-day travel to assigned local communities, clinics, and health facilities)
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Field-Based
• Application Closing Deadline: Tuesday, June 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Liberia Time)

About the MNCH Project Focus

In a strategic partnership with FHI 360, CHESS-Liberia is deploying evidence-based health interventions to maximize the survival, health, and well-being of pregnant women, newborns, and children under five.

The project resolves deep-rooted health gaps—such as weak referral chains, late healthcare-seeking behaviors, and inadequate community awareness—by collaborating directly with the Ministry of Health, County Health Teams, Community Health Services Supervisors (CHSSs), and Community Health Assistants (CHAs).

Core Duties & Field Responsibilities
The Community Health Support Officer acts as a vital operational bridge between local communities and formal health facilities. Key responsibilities include:
1. Community Mobilization & Health Promotion

• Conduct dynamic neighborhood awareness and sensitization campaigns covering antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, postnatal care, family planning, and routine childhood immunizations.
• Facilitate interactive community health education sessions and behavioral change communication (BCC) activities.
• Encourage early healthcare-seeking behaviors among pregnant women and pediatric caregivers.

2. Supporting Community Health Systems

• Provide daily technical and operational support to Community Health Assistants (CHAs) and local health volunteers.
• ive field supervision visits to verify community health workflows.
• Assist CHAs in the early identification, systematic tracking, and swift facility referral of high-risk pregnant women and sick children.

3. Monitoring, Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect, compile, and verify field data to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and quality of project records.
• Assist with routine data quality assessments (DQAs), health surveys, and monitoring targets.
• Formulate clear monthly activity reports, documenting field achievements, structural challenges, and qualitative success stories.

4. Training, Coordination & Logistics

• Support the planning and execution of technical training workshops and mentorship sessions for volunteers.
• Maintain strict records of field engagements, manage distributed field materials, and participate in project review meetings.
• Build collaborative ties with youth groups, women’s structures, religious figures, and local authorities.

Position Requirements & Qualifications
Education & General Background

• Academic Criteria: A Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Development Studies, or a closely matching social science discipline.

Experience & Technical Competencies

• Professional Longevity: A minimum of two (2) years of active experience working within community health, public health promotion, or grassroots development programming.
• Asset Skillsets: Prior experience collaborating with Ministry of Health networks, CHAs, or specific maternal-child nutrition and immunization projects is highly desirable.
• Core Skills: Strong community mobilization skills, excellent report writing, great interpersonal teamwork capabilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working Conditions: Willingness to maintain a heavy field presence, interact regularly with local residents, and occasionally work flexible hours or weekends depending on project timelines.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines
CHESS-Liberia is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, individuals with disabilities, and candidates residing within Montserrado County are strongly and actively encouraged to apply. The organization does not charge any application or recruitment fees.

Applicants must compile all of their application materials into one single, consolidated PDF file. Separate documents will not be processed.
Required Application Package Checklist:

• A detailed Cover Letter addressed to the Human Resources Department, specifying the position and demonstrating how you meet the requirements.
• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) that includes active contact details for at least three (3) professional references (names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and emails).
• Clear copies of relevant academic certificates, diplomas, or degrees.
• Copies of valid professional certifications or medical/nursing licenses (if applicable).

Electronic Submission Details:
Primary Email Address: hrjob.chessliberia@gmail.com
Mandatory Carbon Copy (Cc): chessliberiainfo763@gmail.com
Required Email Subject Line Format: Application for Community Health Support Officer – Montserrado County