Job Title: LGA Technical Officer
Location: Kaduna
Description
- Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is proposing to implement an 18-month GAVI-supported Routine Immunization (RI) and Primary Health Care (PHC) Integration Project in 11 priority Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State.
- The project aims to strengthen equitable access to quality RI and integrated PHC services, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations, through community-driven and health systems strengthening approaches.
- The intervention will be implemented in collaboration with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and other stakeholders to improve immunization coverage, reduce the number of zero-dose and under-immunized children, strengthen community engagement and accountability, enhance health workforce capacity, improve data-driven decision-making, and support efficient supply chain systems for sustainable service delivery.
- The project aligns with national and state priorities on PHC revitalization, immunization equity, and health system strengthening, with the overall goal of improving maternal, newborn, child health, and immunization outcomes in Kaduna State.
- To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Responsibilities
- The LGA Technical Officer supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of routine and supplementary immunization activities across assigned LGAs, ensuring adherence to national guidelines and improving coverage, especially among zero-dose and under-immunized children.
- The role involves conducting supportive supervision and on-site mentorship for health workers, strengthening service delivery, vaccine management, and data quality.
- The officer also ensures accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting using systems such as DHIS2, while identifying performance gaps and recommending improvements. In addition, the position promotes community engagement through collaboration with local leaders and stakeholders to drive demand for immunization services and track defaulters.
- The officer supports logistics and commodity management, including vaccine distribution and cold chain maintenance, while contributing to capacity building for health workers and volunteers.
- Finally, the role requires active coordination with government and partners, maintaining compliance with donor and organizational standards, and ensuring proper documentation, accountability, and ethical conduct in all program activities.
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, Health Education, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, or related discipline.
- Master’s degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage.
- Must have 3–5 years relevant experience in immunization, PHC, community health, or donor-funded health programming.
- Experience working on GAVI, Global Fund, UNICEF, WHO, USAID, or related donor-supported projects is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of routine immunization systems, community health programming, and PHC service delivery.
- Experience conducting supportive supervision, mentorship, and community mobilization activities.
- Familiarity with DHIS2, immunization reporting tools, and data quality improvement approaches.
- Strong communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural and field-based environments.
- Knowledge of Kaduna State local context and local languages is an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and Resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-PCTJobs@ahnigeria.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
- Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis
- Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview