Organization: West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD)
Project: Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance Survey (IBBSS) 2026
Vacancies: 36 Positions (3 per State | 1 per Typology)
Locations: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Nasarawa, Oyo, Rivers & Taraba
Application Deadline: 30th April, 2026
THE STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ROLE
As a Field Supervisor, you are the tactical anchor of the IBBSS 2026 operation. Reporting directly to the WACPHD State Coordinator, you are responsible for the management of high-performing field teams and the integrity of both biological and behavioral data collection. This role requires a blend of rigorous scientific oversight and sophisticated interpersonal management within sensitive community dynamics.
TYPOLOGY-SPECIFIC OVERSIGHT
Candidates will be recruited to lead specific teams focusing on:
- FSW Typology (Female Sex Workers)
- MSM Typology (Men who have Sex with Men)
- PWID Typology (People Who Inject Drugs)
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tactical Planning: Design and execute daily field activity plans, ensuring all logistics for interviews and biological sample collection are optimized for success.
- Team Governance: Conduct daily morning briefings and evening debriefs to synchronize team efforts, resolve field challenges, and maintain high morale.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor data collection at every stage—from sampling point selection to interview completion—to ensure strict adherence to project specifications and interviewing standards.
- Biological Oversight: Supervise the seamless collection and handling of biological samples in tandem with behavioral data.
- Target Accountability: Performance-manage interviewers to ensure daily data collection targets are consistently met without compromising data integrity.
- Stakeholder Synergy: Collaborate with Social Mobilizers and KP Community Representatives to ensure maximum security, community buy-in, and operational support.
- Strategic Reporting: Monitor real-time progress and prepare comprehensive weekly technical reports for the WACPHD State Coordinator.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
Academic & Professional Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or Health Sciences.
- Management History: Minimum of 2 years experience managing field research activities involving large-scale quantitative data collection.
- Technical Savvy: High proficiency in the MS Office Suite and experience with electronic data management platforms.
Key Attributes
- State Residency: Applicants must reside in the selected state.
- Linguistic Skills: Ability to speak the local dialect fluently is a major asset for community navigation.
- KP Expertise: Prior familiarity with Key Population surveys or health interventions (FSW, MSM, PWID) is highly desirable.
- Legacy Advantage: Previous experience working on WACPHD/IGPH projects is a distinct advantage.
TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
This is a high-responsibility contractual position. Field Supervisors are expected to demonstrate exceptional ethics, problem-solving skills, and the ability to maintain composure in complex field environments.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply via the official portal. You must clearly state your preferred State and the KP Typology (FSW, MSM, or PWID) you are qualified to supervise.
Closing Date: 30th April, 2026.
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