Organization: Third-Party (Technical Support to UNICEF/NCDC)
Location: Abuja (FCT) with frequent field travel
Employment Type: Full-time (Consultancy)
Application Closing Date: 28th April, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW
Nigeria is currently navigating a complex landscape of concurrent public health emergencies, including Lassa fever, Cholera, Diphtheria, and Mpox, compounded by climate-related floods. We are seeking a high-caliber National Public Health Emergency Consultant to provide technical and operational leadership in preparedness, response, and resilience.
Working under the supervision of the Health Specialist (PHE), you will be the technical engine behind national coordination, real-time epidemiological intelligence, and multisectoral planning to protect Nigeria’s most vulnerable populations.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. National Coordination & Technical Leadership
- Strategic Engagement: Actively participate in NCDC-led Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), State PHEOCs, and inter-agency platforms.
- Planning: Lead the development of Incident Action Plans (IAPs), contingency plans, and state-specific response strategies for priority outbreaks.
- Risk Mapping: Conduct hotspot mapping and multi-hazard risk assessments for vaccine-preventable diseases and climate crises.
2. Epidemiological Intelligence & Monitoring
- Surveillance: Strengthen early warning mechanisms and develop data visualization dashboards for real-time outbreak monitoring.
- Reporting: Lead the production of weekly situation reports (SitReps), epidemiological summaries, and operational briefs for UNICEF leadership.
- Analysis: Perform rapid risk analysis and after-action reviews to document lessons learned and improve future responses.
3. Operational Support & Resilience
- Supply Chain: Support the forecasting, procurement, and prepositioning of critical emergency medical supplies.
- PHC Continuity: Ensure the continuity of essential health and immunization services during active emergencies.
- Platform Management: Oversee the National PHE Community of Practice Platform.
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Weekly national SitReps covering major outbreaks and climate emergencies.
- Monthly multi-hazard risk assessments and hotspot analyses.
- Quarterly integrated emergency response performance reports and gap analyses.
- Updated Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) dashboards.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced Degree (Master’s or equivalent): Epidemiology, Public Health, Global Health, Emergency Management, or a related field.
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years: Progressively responsible experience in public health emergency preparedness, outbreak coordination, or humanitarian health.
- Outbreak Expertise: Demonstrated experience responding to Lassa fever, cholera, meningitis, diphtheria, or mpox in Nigeria.
- Liaison: Strong experience with EOC/PHEOC systems and engagement with government institutions (NCDC, SMoH).
- Skills: Expert-level data analysis, dashboard development (PowerBI/Tableau/Excel), and high-level technical writing.
Travel & Flexibility
- Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently to high-burden states at short notice.
- Pressure: Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent emergencies under significant pressure.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to the email address below.
Email: careers.ninajojer@gmail.com
Subject Line: Health Consultant – Abuja
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Success Blueprint: National Public Health Emergency Consultant
The National PHE Consultant is a “high-intellect, high-action” role. You are essentially the technical advisor helping UNICEF and the Government of Nigeria navigate a “polycrisis.” To secure this role, focus your application on these strategic pillars:
1. Showcase “Epidemiological Intelligence”
The deliverables for this role are heavily focused on Situation Reports (SitReps) and Dashboards.
- The Task: You must produce weekly epidemiological summaries.
- Pro-Tip: In your CV, don’t just say you “analyzed data.” Mention specific tools you use (e.g., DHIS2, PowerBI, Tableau, STATA, or EpiInfo). If you have created an automated dashboard for an outbreak response before, describe it in detail.
- Keywords: “Hotspot mapping,” “Early warning systems,” “Risk-informed action.”
2. Demonstrate EOC/PHEOC Literacy
The hiring team needs someone who can step into an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and provide immediate leadership.
- The Strategy: Mention your direct experience working within the NCDC or State Ministry of Health structures. Discuss your familiarity with the Incident Management System (IMS) and how you have contributed to Incident Action Plans (IAPs).
- Knowledge Check: Be prepared to discuss the specific protocols for the diseases mentioned (e.g., Lassa fever IPC protocols or Cholera WASH/Health integration).
3. Focus on “Multisectoral Planning”
Emergency health response is no longer just about medicine; it involves RCCE (Risk Communication), IPC (Infection Prevention), and Supply Chain.
- Success Factor: Highlight your experience in “Integrated Preparedness.” Show that you understand how to ensure Immunization and PHC services continue even when a state is experiencing a massive Cholera outbreak or flood displacement.
4. Technical Writing Excellence
This role requires “excellent analytical and report-writing skills.”
- Action: Your CV and Cover Letter are your first writing samples. Ensure they are structured logically, use professional public health terminology, and are free of errors. If you have authored Peer-Reviewed papers or National Guidelines, list them.
5. Readiness for the “Field”
Abuja is the base, but the action is in the “high-burden states.”
- Attitude: Emphasize your resilience and readiness for rapid deployment. Mention any experience you have in “Hard-to-Reach” areas or during active climate-related disasters (e.g., the 2022/2024 floods).
6. Final Application Checklist
- [ ] Advanced Degree: Ensure your Master’s degree is clearly stated.
- [ ] Subject Line: Did you use “Health Consultant – Abuja”?
- [ ] Outbreak List: Did you mention experience with at least 3 of the priority diseases (Lassa, Cholera, Mpox, etc.)?
- [ ] Safeguarding: Briefly mention your commitment to UNICEF’s core values regarding children and vulnerable populations.
You are the technical architect of Nigeria’s emergency health resilience. Apply with precision.