Programme officer at Pathfinder International
Pathfinder International is a global nonprofit organisation working to expand access to essential health products and services, strengthen health systems, advance women’s leadership, and improve the well-being of women, girls, and communities.
About The Role
The Program Officer will provide operational and technical leadership for project implementation at the state level, with a focus on strengthening routine immunisation and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.
- The successful candidates will work with state government institutions, health agencies, local government authorities, civil society organisations, and community stakeholders to improve immunisation coverage, strengthen domestic financing, promote accountability, and increase community demand for vaccination.
- The role involves coordinating project activities, translating evidence into policy and action, monitoring implementation, managing local partners, and supporting the integration of routine immunisation and HPV vaccination into state health systems.
Qualifications & Experience:
Applicants must possess the following qualifications and experience.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master’s degree, such as an MPH or Master’s in Health Policy, is an advantage.
- Professional Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible experience in public health programme management in Nigeria.
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in immunisation, primary health care, or health systems strengthening.
- Government Engagement: Experience working with state government institutions, including health agencies, ministries of finance or budget, and relevant coordination platforms.
- Partner Management: Experience managing, mentoring, and monitoring local partners or subgrantees, including milestone verification and compliance.
- Data Analysis: Strong ability to analyse routine health data, including DHIS2 or equivalent systems, budget documents, and programme performance information.
- Communication: Excellent written and spoken English.
- Language Requirement: Fluency in Hausa is required.
Key Responsibilities
State Leadership and Coordination
- Lead project implementation at the state level and coordinate with the State Ministry of Health, State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Ministry of Finance, immunisation coordination committees, local government authorities, and other relevant government institutions.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong project planning, coordination, implementation, and management skills.
- Knowledge of public health systems, immunisation, primary health care, and health service delivery.
- Ability to translate research findings and routine data into practical recommendations and policy briefs.
- Strong financial monitoring, budget tracking, and programme accountability skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, leadership, presentation, and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights, family planning, maternal and child health, gender equality, and the elimination of harmful traditional practices.
- Willingness to travel as required, with travel estimated at up to 10 percent.
Work Mode: Hybrid
Travel: Up to 10 percent
Relocation Allowance:
Pathfinder Nigeria does not provide relocation allowances.
Locations:
- Katsina, Jigawa and Kaduna States, Nigeria
Deadline:
- Saturday, 24 October 2026
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