DELTA, NIGERIA — The Action Against Sudden Death Initiative, through its Public Health Services, has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise for Volunteer State Coordinators across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory.
The initiative is seeking 37 coordinators in total, with one coordinator assigned to each state and the FCT.
A Call to Service
AASDI invited applications from suitably qualified, committed, and responsible individuals who are passionate about public health, community development, leadership, and saving lives.
The organisation said the voluntary leadership opportunity is designed to strengthen its national network for health promotion, disease prevention, and community health development.
Key Responsibilities
The selected coordinators will be responsible for coordinating AASDI activities and volunteers within their assigned states.
They will support community health screening and health education programmes. They will also mobilise and supervise state-based volunteers.
The coordinators will identify partnership and community outreach opportunities.
They will coordinate approved public health campaigns and interventions.
They will prepare and submit regular activity and progress reports.
They will also represent AASDI at approved state-level engagements.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of an HND or Bachelor’s degree.
Backgrounds in Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Community Health, Social Sciences, Management, or related fields are advantageous.
Candidates must demonstrate leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
They must have a passion for public health, community service, and preventive healthcare.
They must be able to mobilise and coordinate people.
Good report-writing and basic computer skills are required.
Applicants must reside in or have strong knowledge of the state they are applying for.
Previous volunteering or community development experience is an advantage.
Important Information
AASDI emphasised that the position is a voluntary leadership opportunity, not a salaried employment position.
Successful applicants will undergo screening and verification.
Selected candidates will receive orientation and operational guidance.
Coordinators will operate under the supervision of the National Coordination Base in Warri, Delta State.
Appointment and deployment will be subject to AASDI’s operational requirements and approval.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief application expressing their interest to actionagainstsuddendeath@gmail.com.
The email subject should be: Volunteer State Coordinator – [Name of State].
The application deadline is November 30, 2026.
Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.
What This Means
The recruitment is a significant step for AASDI as it expands its public health services across Nigeria.
It offers an opportunity for individuals passionate about community health to contribute to saving lives.
What Happens Next
Applications will be reviewed by the AASDI team.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for screening and verification.
For now, the focus is on recruiting dedicated coordinators who can drive the organisation’s mission across the country.
Join AASDI in building a stronger national network for health promotion, disease prevention, and community health development.
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