ABOUT CHRISTIAN HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (CHAN)
The Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN) is the largest faith-based health network in Nigeria, providing healthcare services to millions of Nigerians through its member institutions across the country. CHAN is committed to excellence in health service delivery, community engagement, and mobilising resources for mission-driven impact.
CHAN’s communications function plays a vital role in amplifying its work, strengthening its brand, and supporting the visibility requirements of donors and programme partners across Nigeria and beyond.
THE OPPORTUNITY
CHAN is seeking a creative, digitally savvy, and results-oriented Digital Communication and Media Officer to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and growing CHAN’s digital presence, producing compelling content, and ensuring a consistent, professional brand identity across all platforms and outputs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional who is passionate about mission-driven work and eager to deploy digital media skills in the service of health and community transformation.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
| DIGITAL PRESENCE & ENGAGEMENT
Manage and grow CHAN’s digital presence across the website, social media platforms, and email communications. Develop and implement digital strategies to increase reach, visibility, and audience engagement. |
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
Develop and disseminate high-quality visual and multimedia content reflecting CHAN’s mission, values, and programmatic work across all digital and print channels. |
| DONOR VISIBILITY & COMMUNICATIONS
Support donor visibility and communications requirements for funded programmes, ensuring timely production of reports, updates, and promotional materials that meet partner standards. |
BRAND & CAPACITY BUILDING
Maintain a professional, consistent brand identity across all CHAN outputs and platforms. Build internal capacity in digital communications among CHAN staff and member institutions. |
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Manage CHAN’s website content — update pages, upload resources, and ensure information is accurate, current, and aligned with organisational priorities.
- Plan, produce, and schedule content for CHAN’s social media platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), including posts, graphics, short videos, and stories.
- Design and distribute CHAN’s e-newsletters, programme updates, and stakeholder email communications.
- Develop high-quality visual and multimedia assets — including infographics, photographs, video edits, and presentations — for internal and external use.
- Support the communications and visibility requirements of CHAN’s funded programmes, producing donor-compliant materials and reports as required.
- Maintain a consistent brand identity across all CHAN platforms and communications outputs, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines.
- Facilitate digital communications training and capacity-building sessions for CHAN staff and member institutions as required
- Monitor and report on digital analytics (web traffic, social media metrics, email open rates) and use insights to improve performance.
- Coordinate with programme teams to document and share impact stories, case studies, and field updates.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of CHAN’s communications objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
| REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, Graphic design or a related field. Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in digital communications, media production, or a related role. Demonstrated ability to manage social media platforms and produce high-quality digital content. Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) photo and video editing software. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to write clearly for diverse audiences. Familiarity with web content management systems (e.g. WordPress) and email marketing platforms. |
PREFERRED
Postgraduate qualification in Communications, Development Communication, or a related field. Experience working with an NGO, faith-based organisation, or international development programme. Knowledge of donor visibility and communications requirements (e.g. EU, USAID, FCDO branding guidelines). Photography or videography skills, with a portfolio of relevant work. Experience delivering training or building communications capacity in a team or institutional setting. Familiarity with digital analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Insights, etc.). |
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Creative and visually minded, with a keen eye for design and storytelling.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to CHAN’s Christian values and mission.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
HOW TO APPLY
| Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application to hr@channigeria.org.ng using the subject line “Application for Digital Communication and Media Officer Position – Plateau State” with a cover letter and an updated curriculum vitae (CV), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and the names and contact details of three professional referees. CHAN is an equal opportunity employer committed to the safeguarding of Children and Adults at risk. Note that background checks will be conducted on candidates. |
