Organization: Zen Jem Limited
Project: Maternal Mortality Research (MMR) Project
Study: Pregnancy Cohort Method (PCM) Study
Job Title: LGA Coordinator
Location: Kano State, Nigeria (Assigned Local Government Area)
Qualification: Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND)
Application Deadline: Not specified
About Zen Jem Limited
Zen Jem Limited is a Nigerian professional services company specialising in survey data collection, data quality assurance, and field workforce management. The company recruits, trains, and supervises field teams to support effective research and field operations.
Zen Jem Limited is implementing field data collection, data quality assurance, and workforce management activities for the Pregnancy Cohort Method (PCM) Study in Kano State.
Job Summary
Zen Jem Limited is seeking qualified candidates for the position of LGA Coordinator under the Maternal Mortality Research (MMR) Project in Kano State.
The successful candidate will coordinate project activities within an assigned Local Government Area (LGA), working closely with field supervisors, data collectors, community stakeholders, and project management to support the effective implementation of the Pregnancy Cohort Method (PCM) Study.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate project activities within the assigned LGA in collaboration with field supervisors and project management.
- Liaise with relevant LGA officials, health facilities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to facilitate community access and cooperation.
- Support community sensitisation and mobilisation in accordance with approved study procedures.
- Monitor implementation progress and help resolve logistical, operational, and community-related challenges.
- Work with field supervisors to support participant recruitment, follow-up, and retention activities.
- Facilitate communication between project management, field teams, and local stakeholders.
- Support adherence to study protocols, research ethics, and participant confidentiality.
- Prepare and submit regular LGA-level progress reports.
- Escalate operational, safety, or ethical concerns to project management promptly.
Educational Qualifications and Experience
Interested applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of a Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Health, Community Health, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience coordinating community-based research, surveys, or public health programmes.
- Experience working with LGA officials, health facilities, and community stakeholders.
- Familiarity with the assigned LGA and its communities is an added advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
- Fluency in Hausa and a good command of English.
- Good organisational, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
- Understanding of research ethics and confidentiality.
- Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors and field teams.
- Willingness to travel within the assigned LGA.
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
Job Location
Kano State, Nigeria. The successful candidate will be assigned to a specific Local Government Area and will be expected to coordinate project activities within that area.
How to Apply
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Application Deadline: Not specified in the vacancy details provided. Applicants should check the official recruitment page for the closing date and application instructions.
Important Notice
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applicants should provide accurate information and ensure that their applications reflect their relevant qualifications and experience.
- The application method and deadline should be confirmed through Zen Jem Limited’s official recruitment page.