RAHILA MAINA WAGAMI

Hygiene Promotion Assistant | Public Health & Community Development Specialist

Maiduguri, NG.

About

Highly motivated and results-oriented Hygiene Promotion Assistant with a B.Sc. in Health Education, leveraging 5+ years of experience in humanitarian aid and public health initiatives across diverse communities. Proven expertise in designing and implementing WASH programs, community mobilization, volunteer training, and strategic documentation to drive significant improvements in hygiene practices and public health outcomes. Eager to apply comprehensive program management skills and a commitment to gender mainstreaming in a challenging role focused on sustainable community development.

Work

International Medical Corps (IMC)

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Hygiene Promotion Assistant

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Currently leads comprehensive hygiene promotion initiatives for International Medical Corps, overseeing program planning, volunteer training, community engagement, and strategic documentation to enhance public health outcomes in Borno State.

Highlights

Strategically planned and coordinated weekly hygiene promotion activities, ensuring alignment with monthly objectives and contributing to sustained community health improvements.

Identified, selected, and trained hygiene promotion volunteers utilizing diverse methodologies (CHAST, PHAST), enhancing local capacity and program reach across target communities.

Designed and disseminated Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, significantly improving understanding and adoption of critical hygiene practices among beneficiaries.

Formulated and launched a child hygiene club under the Children Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST) program, fostering early adoption of hygiene practices among youth.

Directed the implementation of Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation approaches, including Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), resulting in improved community-wide sanitation practices.

Managed beneficiary selection and coordinated the distribution of essential hygiene and dignity kits, directly impacting the well-being of vulnerable populations.

Systematically documented all hygiene promotion activities and established an efficient filing system, ensuring robust data management and reporting for program effectiveness.

Integrated gender mainstreaming principles into all hygiene promotion activities, ensuring equitable access and participation for diverse community members.

Malteser International

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Hygiene Promotion Assistant

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Supported hygiene and sanitation programs for Malteser International, focusing on community mobilization, training development, and awareness campaigns to foster sustainable health practices.

Highlights

Contributed to the development and modification of training modules for household and community-level hygiene promotion, enhancing educational effectiveness for over 1000 beneficiaries.

Conducted extensive door-to-door and community visits to identify critical gaps in hygiene, sanitation, and water usage, informing targeted interventions and resource allocation.

Organized and facilitated numerous hygiene promotion awareness-raising sessions, reaching thousands of community members and promoting the adoption of safe hygiene practices.

Mobilized communities to embrace safe personal and community hygiene practices, fostering collective responsibility and improving public health standards.

Assisted in training sessions for community members and Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), building local capacity for ongoing hygiene advocacy and support.

Facilitated focus group discussions with women and girls to identify optimal locations for new WASH facilities, ensuring culturally sensitive and needs-based infrastructure development.

Authored weekly activity reports, providing timely and accurate updates on program progress, challenges, and areas requiring improvement to senior management.

Supported the selection and registration process for Non-Food Items (NFIs) beneficiaries, ensuring fair and transparent distribution to vulnerable households.

Restoration of Hope Initiative (ROHI)

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Hygiene Promotion Volunteer

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Volunteered with Restoration of Hope Initiative, contributing to hygiene promotion campaigns, community mobilization, and monitoring WASH activities to promote health and well-being.

Highlights

Disseminated key hygiene messages and executed a targeted hygiene promotion campaign, reaching over 500 community members in a short timeframe.

Ensured active community participation in WASH activities, mobilizing and training community WASH committees to foster local ownership and sustainability.

Assisted in planning and conducting community and committee training sessions, including developing Water Management Committees and School Hygiene Clubs.

Maintained consistent communication with CBI WASH staff, proactively identifying potential issues and proposing effective solutions to optimize program delivery.

Conducted regular field monitoring visits to track CBI activities and ensure robust community participation, contributing to program accountability and effectiveness.

Gathered and reported health and hygiene-related information to the Hygiene Promotion Officer, aiding in informed decision-making and strategic planning.

E-Health Africa (eHA)

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Field Officer

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

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Summary

Provided critical field support for E-Health Africa, focusing on beneficiary registration, distribution monitoring, data collection, and community engagement for general food distribution programs.

Highlights

Managed the registration of beneficiaries for general food distribution in targeted locations, ensuring accurate record-keeping for over 1,500 individuals.

Conducted on-site distribution monitoring and managed the issuance of cards/tokens, ensuring efficient and equitable delivery of aid.

Executed comprehensive data collection and fieldwork in camps and communities, gathering essential information for program evaluation and improvement.

Monitored beneficiary rights protection, upholding ethical standards and ensuring fair treatment throughout distribution activities.

Facilitated focus group discussions and beneficiary outreach, gathering qualitative data and ensuring community voices were heard in program design.

Compiled and submitted biweekly and monthly activity reports, providing crucial updates on field operations and program impact to project leads.

Conducted post-distribution monitoring surveys to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for future enhancement.

Education

University of Maiduguri

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
B.Sc. Health Education

Federal Government College Maiduguri

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
SSCE

Our Lady's Primary School Maiduguri

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Primary School Certificate

Languages

English

Hausa

Bura

Kanuri

Certificates

Gender equality training

Basic Hygiene Practices in the household

Training on fraud awareness and security

Training from Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment

Federal Ministry of labour and employment

Gender Based Violence (GBV) Case Management Training

Child protection in Emergencies

Street Child of Nigeria

Positive Parenting

Skills

Hygiene & Sanitation Programs

Hygiene Promotion, WASH Program Management, Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), Children Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST), Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST), IEC Material Design, Basic Hygiene Practices.

Community Engagement & Mobilization

Community Mobilization, Volunteer Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Focus Group Facilitation, Beneficiary Management, Community Outreach, Awareness Raising Sessions.

Program Management & Monitoring

Project Monitoring, Needs Assessment, Data Collection, Program Planning, Activity Coordination, Gender Mainstreaming, Protection Mainstreaming, Emergency Preparedness, Post-Distribution Monitoring.

Communication & Reporting

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Reporting Skills, Weekly Activity Reports, Biweekly Reports, Monthly Reports.

Technical Proficiency

Microsoft Office (Word), Operating Systems (Windows, Vista, Linux), Internet.

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Adaptability, Ethical Decision Making, Independent Work, Fast Learning Ability, Composure.

Local Context Expertise

Local Community Knowledge, Customary Rules, Cultural Sensitivity.

Protection & Safeguarding

GBV Case Management, Child Protection in Emergencies, Beneficiary Rights Protection Monitoring, Fraud Awareness.

References

Available on request

References available upon request.