Non-profit New Incentives is looking to recruit a Field Officer to expand its team dedicated to preventing child mortality in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
The Field Officer will support New Incentives program that utilizes cash transfers to encourage mothers to complete the vaccination schedule of their infants. The program is operated in cooperation with the Ministry of Health in Nasarawa State (pending approval). The primary duty in the role will be to manage operations at select health facilities.
The Field Officer will work at clinics throughout Nasarawa State. This position will be available as of November 2016. The position may require occasional travel to Uyo in Akwa Ibom State where the New Incentives head office is located.
Job Title: Field Officer Nasarawa State
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 low. New Incentives encourages mothers to fully vaccinate their infants with cash transfers and thereby ensures their babies are protected against deadly diseases.
Key Duties:
Manage the cash transfer program at select public clinics in Nasarawa State
Register new beneficiaries on vaccination days and manage cash disbursements
Collect program data on mobile devices
Assisting the management with other duties related to the program
Required Qualifications:
Fluency in local languages/dialects spoken in Nasarawa State, 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 Nasarawa State. Needs to be based in either Lafia, Nassarawa-Toto, Keffi or Akwanga.
Minimum of Higher National Diploma or Bachelor degree, preferably in the field of health or other natural sciences
Willingness to work at remote public clinics every day 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 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 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
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 short online tests and phone interviews that allow for the identification of the most qualified person in a transparent and meritocratic manner.
Please note that New Incentives is dedicated to spending the largest share possible on its beneficiaries and therefore limits its administrative costs. This results in modest but adequate salaries for its staff. Do not expect salaries that larger international organizations or corporations might offer.
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