Senior Field Officer at New Incentives

New Incentives is a non-profit that changes the lives of the worlds poorest mothers and newborns. We are looking to recruit qualified candidate to expand its team dedicated to preventing child mortality in Zamfara State, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Field Officer

Locations: Katsina or Zamfara

Job Description

• The Senior Field Officers will support 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 Katsina/Zamfara State (pending approval).
• The primary duty in the role will be to supervise the work of our Field Volunteers at select public health facilities. However, you will also be enrolling beneficiaries yourself at public clinics to become an expert in our operations.
• Senior Field Officers might be hired full-time, part-time or for short supervisory assignments.
• Senior Field Officers will work at clinics throughout Katsina and Zamfara State and must already be based / reside in one of the following towns: Katsina, Daura, Dutsin-Ma, Funtua, Katsina, Zamfara, Talata Mafara, Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Anka

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 encourages 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

• Supervise field volunteers enrolling beneficiaries at remote public clinics
• Control electronic beneficiary records and expenses of field volunteers and give feedback
• Train staff on an ongoing basis to guarantee high quality operations
• Conduct audits to prevent fraud and poor performance
• Interact with stakeholders like superintendents and state officials
• Assist the management with other duties related to the program
• Please note that this is a hands-on job for a hard-working, dedicated young leader. This is NOT a leadership position where most of the work can be delegated.
• Please also note the adequate but modest salary (see below).

Required Qualifications

• Fluency in local languages/dialects spoken in Katsina/Zamfara 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 Katsina or Zamfara State. Needs to already be based in either Katsina (Daura, Dutsin-Ma, Funtua, Katsina) or Zamfara (Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Talata Mafara or Anka)
• Minimum of Bachelor Degree, preferably in the field of Health or other Natural Sciences
• Experience in managing small teams
• 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 desirable
• Careful attention to financial matters and management of funds
• Detail-oriented, diligent professional
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
• Excellent 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.

Remuneration

• The selection process for this position is competitive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Applications are accepted only online and must include the following attachments:

• One-page CV
• Brief letter of motivation (maximum of 300 words)

Note:

• Only apply for this position if you have (a) experience in public health and (b) experience in managing teams and (c) if you live in Katsina State or Zamfara State. If you apply for the wrong position, we cannot consider you!
• 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 phone 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 an 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.
• Please do NOT submit applications by email.