Call for application: Field Officers (entry-level) - Bauchi, Gombe, Kano and Sokoto State

Non-profit New Incentives is looking to identify Field Officers that will help to expand its team dedicated to preventing child mortality in Bauchi Gombe Kano and Sokoto 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 Bauchi Gombe Kano and Sokoto 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 Bauchi Gombe Kano and Sokoto State and must already be based/reside in one of the following towns:

Bauchi State	Gombe	Kano State	Sokoto State
Ningi Zaki Dass Kirfi Katagum Jama'Are Ganjuwa Itas/Gadau Bogoro Giade Misau Alkaleri Tafawa-Balewa Gamawa Toro Bauchi Dambam Shira Warji Darazo	Akko Balanga Billiri Dukku Funakaye Gombe Kaltungo Kwami Nafada Shongom Yamaltu/Deba	Nassarawa Madobi Bebeji Albasu Kumbotso Dala Makoda Kunchi Dawakin Tofa Warawa Fagge Kiru Bagwai Doguwa Kano Municipal Dawakin Kudu Karaye Garun Malam Gaya Bunkure Sumaila	Tsanyawa Takai Tudun Wada Ajingi Kura Kabo Gezawa Tarauni Rano Gabasawa Ungogo Minjibir Rogo Shanono Gwarzo Garko Bichi Tofa Dambatta Gwale Rimin Gado Wudil Kibiya	Binji Bodinga Dange-Shuni Gada Goronyo Gudu Gwadabawa Illela Isa Kebbe Kware Rabah Sabon Birni Shagari Silame Sokoto North Sokoto Uth Tambuwal Tangaza Tureta Wamako Wurno Yabo

Context:

• Over the past years, Nigeria has considerably expanded the availability of vaccination services for infants. Despite this progress on the supply side, demand for vaccinations remains relatively low. New Incentives encourage mothers to fully vaccinate their infants with cash transfers and thereby ensures their babies are protected against deadly diseases. The cash transfers allow the mothers to afford transport to the clinic and compensate them for lost income.
• 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 Bauchi, 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 above State
• Minimum of National Diploma, ideally Bachelor degree, preferably in the field of health or other natural sciences
• 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)

The selection process for this position is competitive. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates short-listed based on their online applications will have to undergo a series of online tests and interviews that allow for the identification of the most qualified person in a transparent and meritocratic manner. At the end of the process, candidates will be invited to in-person training and the best candidates will be offered a position.

How To Apply

Interested Applicants can apply via the below link address

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