DKT International Nigeria is a sexual and reproductive health organization established in Nigeria in 2013. It is part of , a global nonprofit organization that uses social marketing and private-sector distribution to expand access to affordable contraceptives and reproductive health products.
DKT Nigeria focuses on improving access to modern family planning methods, preventing unintended pregnancies, promoting reproductive health education, and strengthening the availability of quality contraceptive products and services. The organization works with public and private healthcare providers, pharmacists, distributors, retailers, and other stakeholders to make reproductive health products more accessible and affordable.
Its approach combines product distribution, provider training, public awareness campaigns, digital communication, and behaviour change initiatives. DKT Nigeria also provides information about contraceptive methods and connects people with healthcare services through its reproductive health information platforms.
The organization is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, and works to improve access to reproductive health products and services across the country.
Mission
To expand access to affordable, safe, and effective contraception and reproductive health products through social marketing, education, provider training, and sustainable distribution systems.
Vision
A world where individuals can make informed decisions about their reproductive lives and access the products and services they need to achieve their reproductive health goals.
Core Areas of Intervention
1. Family Planning and Contraceptive Access
- Promoting access to modern contraceptive methods.
- Distributing oral contraceptives and injectable contraceptives.
- Supporting access to long-acting reversible contraceptives, including implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs).
- Providing access to emergency contraception.
- Expanding the availability of non-hormonal contraceptive options.
- Supporting informed contraceptive choices through public education.
- Working with healthcare providers and retailers to improve product availability.
2. Sexual and Reproductive Health Education
- Raising awareness about sexual and reproductive health.
- Providing information about available contraceptive methods.
- Addressing misconceptions about contraception and family planning.
- Promoting informed and responsible reproductive health decisions.
- Developing communication campaigns for different population groups.
- Improving access to reliable reproductive health information.
- Encouraging individuals to seek appropriate professional healthcare advice.
3. Healthcare Provider Training and Capacity Building
- Training healthcare providers in family planning services.
- Building the capacity of pharmacists and other health professionals.
- Supporting providers with information about contraceptive options.
- Promoting appropriate counselling and informed decision-making.
- Strengthening the ability of providers to respond to clients’ reproductive health needs.
- Working with public and private healthcare facilities.
- Supporting improved access to quality reproductive health services.
4. Contraceptive Supply Chain and Distribution
- Strengthening the availability of contraceptive products.
- Working with distributors, pharmacies, retailers, and healthcare facilities.
- Supporting efficient product distribution across Nigeria.
- Improving access to affordable reproductive health commodities.
- Strengthening private-sector participation in family planning.
- Supporting supply chain improvements to reduce product shortages.
- Expanding access to underserved populations through appropriate distribution channels.
5. HIV Prevention and Sexual Health
- Promoting condom use as part of HIV prevention and safer-sex education.
- Distributing condoms through commercial and healthcare channels.
- Raising awareness about sexually transmitted infections.
- Supporting behaviour change communication.
- Promoting informed decisions about sexual health.
- Providing educational information to encourage safer sexual practices.
6. Social Marketing and Behaviour Change Communication
- Using advertising to increase awareness of reproductive health products.
- Developing campaigns that encourage contraceptive use.
- Addressing cultural and social barriers to family planning.
- Using traditional and digital media to reach different audiences.
- Promoting positive attitudes toward reproductive health.
- Developing accessible communication materials.
- Evaluating campaign reach and effectiveness.
7. Digital Reproductive Health Information
- Providing reproductive health information through digital platforms.
- Supporting access to information about contraceptive options.
- Using digital communication to address common questions and misconceptions.
- Connecting individuals with clinics and appropriate healthcare services.
- Promoting confidential and non-judgmental access to information.
- Reaching young people and other audiences through digital communication channels.
8. Women’s Health and Reproductive Choice
- Improving access to contraceptive options.
- Supporting informed decisions about pregnancy prevention.
- Promoting access to reproductive health information.
- Addressing barriers to family planning services.
- Supporting healthcare providers with reproductive health products.
- Promoting reproductive health awareness among women and couples.
9. Partnerships and Health Systems Strengthening
- Collaborating with government health institutions.
- Working with public and private healthcare providers.
- Supporting partnerships with pharmacies and pharmaceutical distributors.
- Engaging civil society organizations and development partners.
- Supporting improvements in contraceptive availability.
- Contributing to broader family planning and reproductive health initiatives.
Geographic Reach
DKT International Nigeria is headquartered in Lagos and works to improve access to reproductive health products and services across Nigeria.
Its activities involve public and private healthcare providers, pharmacies, retailers, distributors, and other partners. The organization’s distribution and communication activities aim to reach people in urban and rural communities, including populations that face barriers to accessing affordable contraception.
Specific programme activities and distribution arrangements may vary by state and project.
Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders
DKT Nigeria’s work supports and engages:
- Women of reproductive age.
- Couples seeking family planning options.
- Adolescents and young adults seeking reproductive health information.
- Individuals seeking contraceptive products and services.
- Healthcare providers and family planning professionals.
- Pharmacists and patent medicine vendors.
- Private healthcare facilities.
- Public health institutions.
- Pharmaceutical distributors and retailers.
- Government health agencies.
- Civil society organizations and reproductive health partners.
Partnerships and Collaboration
DKT Nigeria collaborates with public and private healthcare providers, pharmacists, distributors, retailers, government institutions, and development partners to expand access to affordable reproductive health products.
Its broader work also involves partnerships designed to strengthen contraceptive supply chains, build healthcare provider capacity, and increase awareness of family planning options.
DKT International has reported support from the Gates Foundation for a Nigeria-focused supply chain strengthening initiative intended to improve the availability of quality contraceptive products and strengthen the capacity of the health system.
Careers and Opportunities
DKT International Nigeria may offer employment, internship, consultancy, and other professional opportunities depending on its operational requirements and active projects.
Potential career areas include:
- Public Health: Public Health Officers, Reproductive Health Officers, and Family Planning Specialists.
- Medical and Clinical Services: Medical Officers, Nurses, Midwives, Clinical Trainers, and Healthcare Provider Support Personnel.
- Sales and Marketing: Sales Representatives, Marketing Officers, Brand Managers, and Regional Sales Managers.
- Social Marketing: Social Marketing Officers, Behaviour Change Communication Specialists, and Campaign Coordinators.
- Supply Chain and Logistics: Supply Chain Officers, Logistics Coordinators, Warehouse Officers, and Distribution Managers.
- Pharmaceutical and Product Management: Product Officers, Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives, and Product Managers.
- Training and Capacity Building: Training Officers, Provider Training Coordinators, and Capacity Development Specialists.
- Research and Data Analysis: Research Assistants, Data Analysts, Market Research Officers, and Monitoring and Evaluation Officers.
- Communications and Digital Media: Communications Officers, Digital Marketing Specialists, Content Creators, and Social Media Officers.
- Finance and Administration: Accountants, Finance Officers, Administrative Assistants, and Human Resources Officers.
- Procurement and Operations: Procurement Officers, Operations Coordinators, and Compliance Personnel.
- Programme Management: Project Officers, Programme Coordinators, and Project Managers.
Important: These are potential career categories based on the organization’s activities, not confirmation of current vacancies. Applicants should review individual recruitment announcements for qualifications, experience, duty stations, and application requirements.
Focus Areas – DKT International Nigeria
Family Planning • Sexual and Reproductive Health • Contraceptive Access • Reproductive Health Education • HIV Prevention • Condom Distribution • Healthcare Provider Training • Social Marketing • Behaviour Change Communication • Supply Chain Strengthening • Pharmaceutical Distribution • Digital Health Information • Women’s Health • Reproductive Choice • Public Health • Market Development • Health Systems Strengthening • Partnerships and Capacity Building
