GraceBridge Children & Lifeline Health Foundation is a Christian nonprofit organisation supporting orphaned and vulnerable children through education, healthcare, protection, mentoring and practical assistance.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Healthcare Professional Volunteer
Locations: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo
Employment Type: Volunteer
About the Role
- GraceBridge is looking for healthcare professionals who want to use their skills to support vulnerable children, families and underserved communities through our community health outreach programmes.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Midwives
- Optometrists and Opticians
- Pharmacists
- Community Health Workers
- Other qualified healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on your professional background, you may support:
- Community health outreaches
- Basic health screening and observations
- Health education and disease prevention
- Maternal and child health education
- Eye screening and visual health awareness
- Malaria testing and other approved screening activities
- Referral of individuals requiring further medical care
- Health support for vulnerable children and families
- Other approved GraceBridge community health activities.
All clinical activities must remain within your professional competence and GraceBridge safeguarding and clinical procedures.
Requirements
Applicants should:
- Be based in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu or Imo State
- Be willing to participate in community health outreach activities
- Have relevant professional registration, qualifications or recognised healthcare training, where applicable
- Be professional, compassionate and committed to serving vulnerable communities
- Follow GraceBridge safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety procedures
- Provide appropriate identification and evidence of professional qualifications or registration where applicable.
What You’ll Gain
- By volunteering with GraceBridge, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children who need care, support and hope for the future.
- You’ll contribute to positive change by helping children and families access opportunities that can improve their lives. It’s a practical and compassionate way to give back, use your time and skills meaningfully, and help vulnerable children feel seen, supported and given a fairer chance to thrive.
You will also receive:
- Volunteer certificate
- Professional reference after satisfactory service
- Mentoring and skills development
- Practical experience and portfolio development
- Reimbursement of approved reasonable expenses
- Recognition for outstanding contribution.