Field Officers (entry-level) - Niger State

Organization Overview

NI-ABAE is an evidence-based organization that aims to provide incentives to increase childhood vaccination rates and save lives in the most cost-effective way. While caregivers and infants remain our top priority, our operations are guided by accountability, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

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

• Agaie
• Agwara
• Bida
• Borgu
• Bosso
• Chanchaga
• Edati
• Gbako
• Gurara
• Katcha
• Kontagora
• Lapai
• Lavun
• Magama
• Mariga
• Mashegu
• Mokwa
• Munya
• Paikoro
• Rafi
• Rijau
• Shiroro
• Suleja
• Tafa
• Wushishi (Garki Garage)

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. 

Position Responsibilities

CCT Disbursements (60%)

• Enroll beneficiaries into the program based on strict eligibility criteria
• Provide detailed report on enrollments and maintain diligent cash management standards.
• Coach caregivers to return to clinic and explain Next Visit DateConfirm vaccinations are being given and marked, that any stockouts, runouts or other reasons for infants not getting served is clearly recorded and communicated
• Ensure health talk is conducted and all key messages are communicated (including importance of immunization and anticipated side-effects)
• Prevent fraud among beneficiaries and health staff
• Inform caregivers about immunization benefits and discussing issues in their settlement
• Prevent out of catchment infants from being enrolled while ensuring infants who might be from catchment are not discouraged
• Collect, document and ensure all outreaches, campaigns and other immunization activities are attended by the locals.
• Complete proper submission of necessary reports for each immunization day: doForms CCTs for Immunizations, doForms Clinic Daily, AppSheet NI Field Expenses, AppSheet Cash Report
• Confirm all beneficiaries are served without long waiting times (both on our side and on the clinic staff side)
• Review record-keeping by Clinic Staff (CIR, CHCs, Tally Sheet, Vaccination records) and correcting when needed
• Interact with clinic staff, other non-profits and LGA officials
• Complete necessary trainings and appraisals
• Commit to and strictly following all protocols and guidance on security
• Call clinic staff and village leaders in the morning to receive a security update
• Report any incident to direct superior promptly either by phone or in writing by email
• Communicate expected supply-side requirements to clinic staff
• Expediently complete disbursement steps while establishing a positive relationship with caregivers
• Adherence of COVID-19 Measures and related submissions

Clinic and Settlement Activities and Surveys (10%)

• Proactively identify issues at clinics and inform FM; provide recommendations for solutions
• Engage clinic staff and settlement stakeholders on issues at clinics and settlements affecting enrollments and immunization rates
• Track defaulters and understand the causes of default while maintaining data confidentiality
• Perform awareness and other activities as assigned by FM with diligent execution
• Provide insightful and detailed activity reports after holding delegated activity from FM
• Collect and distribute clinic gifts along with expressing appreciation for the contributions of clinic staff; filling out Clinic Gift Distribution Form, and updating ABAE Progress Poster
• Complete assigned surveys at settlements and geographic areas

Supply-side and Stakeholder Relationships (10%)

• Maintain cordial relationships with clinic staff, community leaders, Imams, TBAs, LLOs, and other stakeholders that are a part of the clinic's catchment area
• Assess and report of cause of enrollment and defaulter issues through effective probing
• Report of supply-side issues through FM Check-in; same-day submission of Clinic Daily
• Communicate expected supply requirements to clinic staff
• First Responder to Fraud, Supply, and Security

Security Awareness (5%)

• Commit to and strictly comply with security protocols, policies, and plans.
• Call the clinic and village leaders in the morning for any security updates.
• Report all security incidents in areas of operations, including incidents that do not directly affect staff and/or operations. 
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of team members as applicable on the field.
• Read and understand all Security documents in the context of operations, including SOPs, the Country Security Plan, and training completion.

Other duties/Special Projects (5%)

• Complete all necessary training and appraisals
• Special projects that may be assigned by leadership or deployed in line with prerogatives of Management
• Duties of Reserve Field Officer, Supervising Field Officer, and Logistics Officer might differ

Required Qualifications:

• Fluency in local languages/dialects spoken in Niger, 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 Niger State
• Minimum of SSCE, but diploma in the field of health or other natural sciences would be an advantage
• 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.

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.

Note: “Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply”

To apply, click on this ➡ "APPLICATION FORM (". Please do NOT submit applications by email.

DISCLAIMER:  Beware of fraudulent job offers. New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Speaking local languages in Niger state would be an added advantage .