Organization: Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN)
Project: CHAN-UNICEF ZERO-DOSE IT Project
Locations: Abuja, Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Kebbi, Lagos, Niger, Ogun, and Ondo
Job Type: Full-Time Consultancy
THE MISSION
The Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN), in partnership with UNICEF, is implementing a critical initiative to reach “Zero-Dose” children—those who have not received any routine vaccinations. We are seeking mission-driven LGA Consultants to lead grassroots implementation, community mobilization, and stakeholder engagement at the local government level.
This role is for field-ready professionals who can bridge the gap between high-level health strategy and community-level action, ensuring every child is reached and tracked.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Field Implementation & Mobilization
- Support the LGA Health Educators in executing approved work plans and budgets within the assigned LGA.
- Lead engagement activities with faith leaders, Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), influencers, and Ward Development Committees (WDCs).
- Support advocacy events and Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) activities at the ward level.
- Document and verify the functionality of defaulter tracking mechanisms across all wards.
2. Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with LGA officials, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders.
- Represent CHAN at LGA health review meetings and planning forums.
- Facilitate dialogue between health facilities and local government authorities to improve health policy implementation at the grassroots.
3. Monitoring, Reporting & Administration
- Oversee data collection and analysis from LGA-level activities to ensure evidence-based reporting.
- Critical Requirement: Manage all financial retirements for activities, ensuring transparency and adherence to project budgets.
- Submit comprehensive weekly ward-level mobilization reports and monthly LGA implementation summaries.
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
- Monthly LGA implementation and performance reports.
- Activity and meeting reports accompanied by full financial retirements.
- Community dialogue feedback logs and advocacy visit summaries.
- Validated reports on ward-level functional defaulter tracking.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Education: Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or CHO/CHEW certification with significant field experience.
- Experience: * 3–5 years of field experience in community mobilization and Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization (ACSM) activities.
- Deep familiarity with LGA health systems and local actors in the preferred state of application.
- Essential Skills: * CRITICAL: Strong skills in administrative, logistics, and financial management (retirements).
- Excellent facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Attributes: Cultural sensitivity and the ability to navigate diverse sociocultural dynamics. Willingness to begin the engagement immediately is required.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply via the online link below:
[Click Here to Apply Online]
CHAN is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who are resident in or intimately familiar with the specific LGAs within the listed states.
Ensuring no child is left behind: Strengthening local health systems through community-led action.