Field Officers (Entry-level) at New Incentives
Job Summary
New Incentives - All Babies Are Equal (NI-ABAE) is seeking Field Officers to expand its operations to prevent child mortality in northern states in Nigeria.
- The Field Officers will support the New Incentives program, which uses cash transfers to encourage mothers to complete their infants’ immunization schedules.
- The program operates in cooperation with the State Primary Healthcare Development Board in all states where it operates.
- The primary duty in the role will be enrolling beneficiaries at public clinics.
- Field Officers are hired full-time, work at clinics throughout the states we operate in, and must already be based in or reside in the LGAs and wards we operate in.
Position Responsibilities
CCT Disbursements (60%):
Enrollment: Sign up eligible beneficiaries using strict criteria.
- Reporting: Submit detailed enrollment logs and manage cash safely.
- Caregiver Coaching: Explain next visit dates and encourage clinic returns.
- Vaccine Tracking: Verify vaccinations, check health cards, and log supply shortages.
- Health Education: Deliver talks on the benefits and side effects of immunization.
- Fraud Prevention: Prevent cheating by beneficiaries or health facility staff.
- Community Engagement: Address local settlement issues and promote the benefits of vaccination.
- Boundary Control: Ensure only infants living in the designated area enroll.
- Outreach Support: Track and drive local attendance at community immunization campaigns.
Clinic and Settlement Activities and Surveys (20%):
Problem Solving: Spot clinic issues early, suggest solutions, and inform the Field Manager (FM).
- Stakeholder Engagement: Discuss enrollment and vaccination barriers with clinic staff and community leaders.
- Defaulter Tracking: Find out why families miss appointments while keeping their data private.
- Awareness Campaigns: Run community awareness activities directed by the FM.
- Reporting: Write detailed, insightful reports after completing assigned tasks.
- Staff Appreciation: Hand out clinic gifts, update the progress poster, and log distributions.
- Data Collection: Complete field surveys across assigned settlements and geographic areas.
Supply-side and Stakeholder Relationships (10%):
Relationship Management: Maintain good relations with clinic staff, Imams, traditional birth attendants (TBAs), and local leaders.
- Issue Assessment: Investigate the root causes of low enrollment and missed appointments.
- Supply Tracking: Monitor stock, report shortages daily, and communicate upcoming supply needs to clinics.
- Incident Response: Act as the first responder for fraud, supply issues, and security concerns.
Security Awareness (5%):
Protocol Compliance: Follow all organizational security rules, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Daily Checks: Call village and clinic leaders every morning for local security updates.
- Incident Reporting: Immediately report all local security incidents, even if they do not directly impact operations.
- Safety Responsibility: Take active ownership of personal safety and team safety in the field.
Other duties/Special Projects (5%):
- Professional Development: Complete all mandatory training sessions and performance appraisals.
- Special Assignments: Assist with ad-hoc projects requested by management.
- Role Flexibility: Adapt to varying duties if covering as a Reserve, Supervising, or Logistics Officer.
Key Requirements
Education: SSCE, Diploma, CHEW (Community Health Extension Worker), or a related qualification.
- NGO Experience: Prior work in the NGO sector is preferred but not mandatory.
- Time Frame: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience.
Skills & Competencies:
Language: Fluent in Hausa and other local dialects (written and verbal).
- Location: Must be an indigene of the local government area (LGA) and currently live in the operational ward.
- Mobility: Willing to travel via public transport to work at remote public health clinics several days a week.
- Health System Knowledge: Familiar with Nigerian clinic documentation, infant health, and routine immunizations.
- Data Management: Experienced in collecting, analyzing, and reporting health data.
- Financial Diligence: Highly organized and careful when managing project funds and cash.
- Tech Literacy: Proficient with smartphones, internet browsers, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Job Title: Field Officer (Entry-level)
Location:
- Gombe, Bauchi,Kaduna,Jigawa ,kano, Katsina ,Kebbi, Niger ,Sokoto,Yobe, Zamfara
Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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