Data Verification Officers (Dvos) At Lafiya Nigeria 4 Openings

Organisation: Lafiya Nigeria
Position: Data Verification Officer (DVO)
Locations: Sokoto, Bauchi, Jigawa and Cross River States
Number of Vacancies: 4
Job Type: Full-time (12-month renewable contract)
Salary: ₦580,000 gross monthly + benefits
Reports To: Data Quality and Field Lead

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular field data verification visits, spot checks and independent audits of programme registers, stock records and submitted data.
• Support Lafiya Sisters with accurate data recording, reporting and proper use of data collection tools.
• Investigate discrepancies between internal programme records and national health information systems.
• Support government data quality assessments and validation exercises.
• Conduct independent stock counts, reconcile inventory records and identify supply chain or logistics challenges.
• Install, configure and troubleshoot SurveyCTO and other digital data collection platforms.
• Prepare clear reports with practical recommendations for improving data quality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), data collection or programme operations.
• Experience in field data collection, verification or supervisory visits is preferred.
• Experience working with primary healthcare facilities or community health workers is an added advantage.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including lookups, pivot tables and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with mobile data collection tools such as SurveyCTO, ODK or CommCare is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of DHIS2 and NHLMIS is an advantage.
• Strong organisational, communication and technical writing skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.
• Professional fluency in English and Hausa or Pidgin, depending on the assigned location.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently to rural communities within assigned states.

SALARY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Successful candidates will receive:

• Monthly gross salary of ₦580,000.
• 40 days of paid annual leave, inclusive of public holidays.
• 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.
• HMO health insurance.
• Laptop and official phone.
• Communication and data allowance.
• Full travel reimbursements.
• Possible access to co-working spaces.
• Direct mentorship from experienced organisational leaders.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The recruitment process will involve three stages:

1. Application and Assessment: Online application submission and multiple-choice assessment.
2. Practical Test: A practical assessment lasting approximately 1–3 hours.
3. Final Interview: A one-hour interview with the selection panel.

HOW TO APPLY

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Note: Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.