STATE PROGRAM OFFICER – HEALTH SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION The Opportunity: Ensuring Critical Health Services Reach Vulnerable Children In the field of specialized development and public health, the State Program Officer serves as the critical operational anchor, translating organizational strategy into tangible community impact. This role is paramount because it ensures the consistent, high-quality delivery of specialized health services—specifically clubfoot care—by effectively managing clinic operations, strengthening local referral networks, and safeguarding the organization's assets and personnel. By successfully coordinating every aspect of program implementation at the state level, the Officer directly improves access to life-changing care for vulnerable children. Job Summary Positive Care and Development Foundation (PCDF) is seeking a highly dedicated State Program Officer to oversee all operational and programmatic activities in either Kaduna or Kwara State. The officer will be responsible for spearheading community mobilization, ensuring strict adherence to clinical standard operating procedures (SOPs), managing state-level inventory, and supervising field volunteers to drive successful health outcomes for children and other vulnerable populations. What Skills Are Needed: Core Program Management and Field Operations Competency Description Field Operations Oversight Experience ensuring strict adherence to protocols (SOPs) in clinical or community health settings, including managing supplies, inventory, and equipment. Community Mobilization Proven ability to effectively mobilize local communities, engage key influencers (traditional leaders, community elders), and strengthen health referral pathways at the LGA and ward levels. Team Supervision Skill in supervising, mentoring, and performance monitoring of field-based volunteers or community workers across multiple geographical locations. Reporting & Data Integrity Meticulous attention to detail in data collation, reporting, and maintenance of accurate program records (daily, weekly, and monthly). Local Context Expertise Mandatory: Current residency and preferred professional experience within the state of implementation (Kaduna or Kwara) to ensure local context fluency. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables The State Program Officer will act as the key focal point for all PCDF programming within the assigned state. 1. Program Implementation and Service Delivery Clinic Operations: Provide comprehensive support to clinic operations, ensuring that all program staff and volunteers strictly adhere to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for specialized care delivery. Service Mapping: Proactively map, document, and engage with all relevant facilities and practitioners involved in clubfoot care, including formal clinical settings and traditional bone setters, to optimize referral networks. Inventory Management: Oversee and accurately manage the state-level inventory of braces, consumables, and program supplies, ensuring timely procurement and accurate reporting on stock levels. 2. Community Engagement and Volunteer Management Mobilization & Outreach: Lead community mobilization efforts, engaging influential stakeholders to promote program awareness and ensure robust, functional referral pathways into the clinical services. Volunteer Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and provide technical monitoring for all community-based volunteers operating at the Local Government Area (LGA) and ward levels, ensuring high standards of performance. Data Collection: Ensure the collection of accurate field data by volunteers and support the proper maintenance of accurate patient and program records within the clinics. 3. Reporting, Security, and Compliance Reporting Cycle: Collate, verify, and submit timely and accurate daily, weekly, and monthly state-level progress reports to the Program Manager. Risk Management: Conduct daily security checks and threat assessments, ensuring prompt escalation of all identified field risks and security incidents to safeguard staff and assets. Compliance: Ensure all aspects of state-level operations align with organizational policies on safeguarding, gender equality, and ethical conduct. Professional Qualifications and Experience Education University Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Community Development, or a related field. Experience Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant professional experience in public health, community development, or field-based programs. Local Knowledge (Mandatory) Must be a current resident in the specific state of implementation (Kaduna or Kwara). Preferred: Demonstrated professional experience working within the state’s healthcare or community development landscape. Skills & Attributes Must own and utilize a functional Android phone for immediate field reporting and data collection. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Fluency in local languages (Hausa for Kaduna, Yoruba for Kwara) is a significant advantage. Benefits of Applying PCDF offers a chance to professionalize its HR backbone, directly supporting its vital health mission: Competitive Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the required professional experience and responsibilities in the development and health sector. Direct Impact: Play a pivotal, hands-on role in a program that delivers specialized, life-changing care to children with clubfoot and vulnerable populations. Operational Leadership: Opportunity to manage and lead all program aspects within a dedicated state, gaining significant management experience. Professional Network: Build a robust professional network by engaging with state health authorities, local government, and specialized health facilities. About the Organization (Positive Care and Development Foundation - PCDF) Positive Care and Development Foundation (PCDF) is a dedicated Nigerian non-profit organization committed to drastically improving access to quality healthcare and promoting inclusive development. While specializing in comprehensive care for children with clubfoot, PCDF also manages impactful programs across vital community health sectors, including HIV/OVC services, health systems strengthening, and community health promotion. PCDF works tirelessly to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized populations across Nigeria receive the essential support and resources needed to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Application Details Detail Information Location Kaduna State OR Kwara State, Nigeria Employment Type Full-time Salary Expectation Competitive Application Closing Date 19th December 2025 Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should compile their CV and a detailed Cover Letter into a single PDF file. Please submit this single PDF document to the following email address: pcdfadvert@gmail.com Crucially, the subject line of the email MUST specify the state and read exactly as follows: For Kaduna Applicants: State Program Officer – Kaduna For Kwara Applicants: State Program Officer – Kwara Tips for Applicants Affirm Residency: Clearly state in your cover letter that you are a current resident of the state you are applying for (Kaduna or Kwara), and highlight your experience working within that state. Detail Operational Success: Provide a specific, quantifiable example of how you maintained operational efficiency or ensured compliance with protocols in a previous field-based role. Use the EXACT Subject Line: Due to the strict screening process, candidates MUST ensure the subject line is copied precisely as requested for the specific state to ensure application review.