States Partnership Manager (Supply-Side) at New Incentives
New Incentives is a pioneer in a growing movement of giving small incentives to caregivers whose infants get immunized, while increasing awareness of the health benefits of childhood vaccinations.
Job Summary
Currently residing in an ABAE-operating state (Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Niger, Yobe, Zamfara) or willing to relocate to one.
- Expert experience with DHIS2 platform. Experience working with National or State Health Ministry or Primary Health Care Agencies.
- MSc or PhD in public health or any health or social sciences discipline.
- At least 10 years prior experience working for a health non-profit or national health Ministry, Department, or Agency.
- Key responsibilities include vaccine supply management, RI logistics stakeholder engagement, supervision of the supply-side unit, and organizational representation.
Description
The States Partnerships Manager (Supply-Side) will be responsible for growing and implementing NI-ABAE’s strategic interventions to improve vaccine supply and cold chain efficiency in Northern Nigeria.
- As a Manager, the SPM will supervise 4-5 officer-level staff in the stakeholder relations unit, in addition to other responsibilities that this senior manager will have.
- We seek a candidate with extensive experience in vaccine logistics in Northern Nigeria, as well as robust knowledge and technical expertise related to the DHIS2 platform.
- The ideal candidate is innovative and data-oriented, leveraging their existing strong network and partnerships in the vaccine logistics space to support our efforts in drastically reducing the intensity of vaccine stockouts in the states where we operate.
- We are looking for a candidate who is prepared to work at all levels (facility to national) to create and refine effective systems.
- The ideal candidate should be growth-oriented, an effective manager, and prepared to offer substantial organizational leadership against one of NI-ABAE’s primary organizational targets.
Job Responsibilities & Tasks
Vaccine Supply Coordination (40%):
Review and analyze NI-ABAE supply-side data daily to assess trends and prompt urgent interventions
- Implement NI-ABAE’s established interventions to resolve supply-side issues
- Assess the case management of Supply-Side Officers
- Evaluate and innovate against NI-ABAE’s established interventions to grow and improve the organization’s efficacy in resolving and preventing vaccine stockouts at all levels
- Build new relationships that will assist in achieving organizational and program goals
- Ensure that we are talking to partners in the states and talking to LGAs where we don’t directly work
- Talking to partners at national and presenting to them on an ongoing basis
- Liaise with and cultivate of national level champions and supports related to vaccine supply, both directly and through the National Partnerships Officer
- Represent the organization at SERICC and LERICC meetings for priority states and LGAs
- Daily and weekly internal and external updates to ensure timely action on existing and potential stockouts
- Coordinate with Program Manager and other relavant organization staff related to DHIS2 data exploration.
Managerial (30%):
Provide technical supervision and guidance to the stakeholder relations and supply-side unit.
- Support the recruitment, training, evaluation, staff development, and internal communication of necessary manpower required for meeting stakeholder relations and supply-side goals.
- Undertake any other administrative duties, or training and development, appropriate to the grade of the position
- Generate weekly work plans for reportees and support them to manage their expenses effectively, including issues resolutions when necessary.
Stakeholder Management and Organizational Representation(20%):
Vaccine-supply related stakeholder relationship and knowledge management
- Manage stakeholder relationships in a cost-effective manner
- Organizational awareness of vaccine-supply stakeholder relations landscape changes at the state and national level
- Alignment of organizational goals with government priorities and identification of common points of collaborations.
Internal Unit Management (10%):
Be a key representative and leader of the Stakeholder Relations Unit
- Plan and implement internal meetings and events such as trainings
- Maintain relationships across NI-ABAE units and departments, coordinating as necessary to resolve issues
- Attend all planned SR Unit activities and inter-unit activities; represent SR unit internally in trainings and meetings, including organization-wide.
Qualification & Work Experience Requirement
MSc or PhD in Public Health or any of the Health or Social Sciences disciplines preferred
- 10 years prior experience working on immunization programs
- 10 years prior experience working for a health non-profit or national health Ministry, Department or Agency
- Technical experience relating to Nigeria’s DHIS2 interface
- Currently residing in an ABAE-operating state or willing to relocate
- Experience working in Northern Nigeria.
Skills & Competencies Requirement:
- Critical thinker who possess problem-solving attitude
- Good writing and oral communication skills
- Excellent networking skills
- Good organizational skills, effective time management, and ability to meet deadlines, multitask and prioritize tasks
- Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment
- Ability to deliver high-quality work in short periods with minimal supervision
- Ability to collaborate and work with stakeholders from various backgrounds and culture
- Detail-oriented and diligent professional
- Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, database management, internet browsers, smartphones, and ICT in general.
- Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure
- Profound knowledge of stakeholder management and relationship-building
- Paying attention to cultural sensitivity of partners and stakeholders.
Language Requirement:
- Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading, and writing) is required
- Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is an advantage.
Job Title: States Partnership Manager (Supply-Side)
Locations: Northeast & Northwest, Nigeria
Deadline:
- 21st September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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