LGA Supervisor Needed at NGO in Jigawa State - NAIJA STICK

LGA Supervisor Needed at NGO in Jigawa State

Position Summary

The LGA Supervisor will provide day-to-day supervision of Community Resource Groups (CRGs), Routine Immunization (RI) Providers, and project activities within Malammadori LGA.

• The Supervisor will serve as Datharm Foundation's focal representative at the LGA level, ensuring quality implementation, stakeholder coordination, and timely reporting.
• The position reports directly to the State Project Coordinator.

Position: LGA Supervisor 

Duty Station: 

• Malammadori LGA, Jigawa State

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Education

Bachelor's Degree or HND in Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, Environmental Health, Health Education, Epidemiology, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• Higher qualifications are an added advantage.

Residency

Must be a resident of Malammadori LGA or possess excellent knowledge of the LGA and its communities.

• Must be willing to work full-time within project communities.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the management and coordination of primary health care programes at the LGA level.
• Experience with oversight of Routine Immunization, supportive supervision, data use for decision-making and collaboration with government and development partners.
• Previous supervision of CHIPS Agents, Jakadun Lafia, VCMs, or similar community structures is an added advantage.

Digital Skills

Applicants must be proficient in:

• Android smartphones and mobile applications.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Forms).
• Email and WhatsApp communication.

Communication & Coordination

• Good written and spoken English and Hausa.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage government officials and represent Datharmprofessionally during LGA coordination meetings, particularly LERICC.

Availability

• Available for immediate deployment.
• Willing to travel regularly across communities within Malammadori LGA.

Core Responsibilities

The LGA Supervisor will:

Supervise CRGs and RI Providers across Malammadori LGA.

• Conduct routine supportive supervision visits to communities and Apex Health Facilities.
• Monitor daily use of the MCHTrack application and ensure data quality.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to CRGs and RI Providers.
• Coordinate closely with the PHC Manager, RIO, M&E Officer, Health Educator, and other LGA officials.
• Represent Datharm Foundation at all weekly LERICC meetingsand other relevant coordination platforms.
• Present project updates, document meeting resolutions, and follow up on agreed action points from LERICC meetings.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly implementation reports to the State Project Coordinator.
• Promptly escalate operational challenges requiring state-level attention.
• Support project trainings, monitoring visits, and other implementation activities.

Required Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Good planning and organizational ability.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to confidentiality and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Have supervised donor-funded health programmes.
• Have experience working with JSPHCDA or LGA PHC systems.
• Have managed digital health or mobile data collection activities.
• Have strong working relationships with community leaders and health workers in Malammadori LGA.

Deadline: 18 July 2026

How to Apply 

Interested Applicant can apply via this link 

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