Field Officers (entry-level) - Kebbi State - NAIJA STICK

Field Officers (entry-level) - Kebbi State

Organization Overview

NI-ABAE is an evidence-based organization that aims to provide incentives to increase childhood vaccination rates and save lives in the most cost-effective way. 

• While caregivers and infants remain our top priority, our operations are guided by accountability, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

Non-profit New Incentives is looking to identify Field Officers that will help to expand its team dedicated to preventing child mortality in Kebbi State in Nigeria.

• This post is strictly for contingency purposes and to identify candidates for future scaling (potentially).
• The Field Officers will support the New Incentives program that utilizes cash transfers to encourage mothers to complete the immunization schedule of their infants.
• The program is operated in cooperation with the State Primary Healthcare Development Board in Kebbi State.
• The primary duty in the role will be enrolling beneficiaries at public clinics.

Field Officers are hired full-time and work at clinics throughout Kebbi State and must already be based/reside in one of the following LGA / Towns:

• Aleiro
• Arewa Dandi
• Argungu
• Augie
• Bagudu
• Birnin Kebbi
• Bunza
• Dandi
• Fakai
• Gwandu
• Jega
• Kalgo
• Koko-Besse
• Maiyama
• Ngaski
• Sakaba
• Shanga
• Suru
• Wasagu-Danko
• Yauri
• Zuru

Key Duties:

• Enrolling beneficiaries at remote public clinics
• Monitor immunization services at your clinic
• Interact with clinic staff and beneficiaries
• Conduct high-quality rapid assessment
• Assist with other duties related to the program
• Please note that this is a hands-on job for hard-working, dedicated young candidates.

Required Qualifications:

Fluency in local languages/dialects spoken in Kebbi, especially Hausa. 

• Please state the names of the languages/dialects you can speak and your fluency level for each language in your cover letter.
• Nigerian national already based in Kebbi State
• Minimum of SSCE, but diploma in the field of health or other natural sciences would be an advantage
• Willingness to work at remote public clinics a few days per week and take public transport to reach them
• Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations
• Experience in collecting, synthesizing, and drawing conclusions from (health) data is desirable
• Careful attention to financial matters and management of funds
• Detail-oriented, diligent professional
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
• Very good communications and writing skills, English, Hausa, and dialects (verbal and written)
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, internet browsers, smartphones, and new communications technology in general
• Hard-working, result-oriented and loyal
• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure

Applications are accepted only online through Breezy HR and must include the following attachments:

• One-page CV
• A brief letter of motivation (maximum of 300 words)

How to Apply 

Interested Applicant can apply via this link 

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