Programme Officer, Kano State, Nigeria At Lafiya Nigeria - MY NGO JOBS

Programme Officer, Kano State, Nigeria

Driving Health Equity: A Critical Leadership Role

In low-resource settings, access to essential reproductive health services often determines a woman’s future and the stability of her community. This Programme Officer position is a vital nexus point, directly responsible for ensuring thousands of women in hard-to-reach communities receive the life-changing family planning support they seek. The successful execution of this role translates directly into measurable health outcomes, greater community empowerment, and the structural strengthening of health delivery systems in Northern Nigeria. We are seeking a dedicated leader ready to champion this mission and ensure that our impactful community-based model flourishes in Kano State.

Job Summary

The Programme Officer serves as the primary operational representative and manager for Lafiya’s entire program portfolio within Kano State, Nigeria. This critical leadership role is tasked with overseeing the efficient, high-quality, and compliant delivery of last-mile contraceptive services through our network of community-based health providers. The incumbent will be instrumental in managing team performance, coordinating with government partners, and maintaining impeccable data and logistics systems to sustain continuous service provision across the state.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a management position; it is the linchpin for impact at the state level. You will be responsible for translating Lafiya’s strategic vision into tangible community-level results, ensuring program integrity, and fostering the local partnerships required for long-term sustainability. By leading field operations and ensuring transparent supply chain management, you directly contribute to reducing health disparities and upholding the dignity and agency of the women we serve.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

I. Operational and Team Leadership

Take charge of all day-to-day operations for the Kano State program, guaranteeing that all planned activities are completed on schedule, meet required quality benchmarks, and adhere strictly to budgetary constraints.
Recruit, train, mentor, and provide supportive supervision to the network of “Lafiya Sisters” (female community health providers), ensuring they maintain the highest standards of contraceptive counselling and service delivery.
Monitor and proactively mitigate all program-related risks at the state level, including concerns related to safeguarding, data integrity, and adherence to organizational compliance policies.

II. Stakeholder and Partnership Management

Cultivate and sustain robust professional alliances with key governmental partners, including the State Primary Health Care Management Board (SPHCMB), the Central Medical Store (CMS), and Local Government Area (LGA) Family Planning Coordinators.
Serve as the formal representative for Lafiya in all relevant technical working groups, official government dialogues, and coordination meetings with local and international partners in Kano.

III. Data and Supply Chain Integrity

Oversee all processes related to program data, including collection, accurate entry, quality checks, and timely submission of state-level performance reports.
Perform routine data quality assurance exercises and conduct basic analytical reviews to identify trends and inform necessary adjustments to programmatic strategy.
Manage the in-state contraceptive logistics and supply chain, which includes tracking the inventory of essential commodities (such as DMPA-SC) at the CMS, supervising weekly inventory cycle counts, and meticulously reconciling stock and distribution records.
Coordinate local distribution logistics, ensuring secure transport, maintaining thorough records, and proactively preventing any misuse or diversion of health commodities.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for a skilled professional with proven field experience and a commitment to health equity.

Education and Experience

A university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in Public Health, Project Management, Social Sciences, or another directly relevant field.
A minimum of three (3) years of hands-on, progressive work experience in managing programs, public health initiatives, or development projects within the Nigerian context.
Given our community model centers on female health providers, female candidates are strongly preferred for this role.

Core Competencies and Attributes

Demonstrated proficiency in successfully collaborating with high-level government entities, particularly within the public health sector.
Confirmed leadership capability in managing field teams and providing positive, constructive supervision.
Expertise in data management, including quality assurance protocols and advanced use of data collection tools (e.g., SurveyCTO) and analytical spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets).
Prior practical experience overseeing logistics, managing inventory records, or handling supply chain processes.
Exceptional planning, organizational, and time management abilities, with a track record of meeting deadlines in high-pressure environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Mandatory proficiency in spoken and written Hausa is required.
Unwavering commitment to organizational compliance, safeguarding policies, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity.
The flexibility and willingness to travel frequently within Kano State, including often-remote areas, and to adapt working hours to meet critical field demands.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Compensation

The compensation package for this full-time, 12-month renewable contract (subject to performance and continued funding) is robust, including a gross monthly salary of ₦460,000 – ₦560,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Why You Should Apply

Joining Lafiya offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative, community-led change. You will gain invaluable experience in high-impact operations management, forge strong partnerships with state authorities, and develop your leadership skills in a dynamic, rapidly scaling organization. We offer a culture focused on transparency, learning, and measurable results, ensuring your work directly contributes to quantifiable health improvements.

About Lafiya

Lafiya is a rapidly growing, impact-focused non-profit dedicated to dismantling barriers to contraceptive access for women, particularly those in underserved, hard-to-reach communities. Our unique model utilizes a curated network of entrepreneurial female health professionals—our “Lafiya Sisters”—to deliver family planning information and commodities directly to communities. Operating across four states in Northern Nigeria, we are currently navigating an exciting organizational transition from a start-up phase to a strategic scale-up, enhancing our supply chain capabilities and actively collaborating with government bodies to secure sustainable financing for public health procurement. To date, we have provided support to over 200,000 women through this innovative, dignity-affirming last-mile strategy.

Application Details

Detail	Information
Location	Kano State, Nigeria
Type	Full-time, 12-month renewable contract
Reports To	Director of Programmes
Application Deadline	Sunday, 21 December 2025 at 23:30 West Africa Time
Apply Here	https://hiring.lafiya.org/r/QK10l1

Tips for a Successful Application

We appreciate your interest and suggest focusing your application materials on the following areas:

Quantify Your Impact: Provide specific examples of teams you have successfully managed or operational improvements you have implemented, preferably citing metrics (e.g., “reduced stock discrepancies by 15%”).
Showcase Stakeholder Acumen: Detail your experience in navigating complex relationships with state-level government health officials and how you built trust to achieve shared goals.
Emphasize Local Knowledge: Demonstrate a clear understanding of the cultural and logistical challenges specific to delivering community-based programs in Kano State or comparable Northern Nigerian contexts.
Prepare for Transparency: Be aware that our process includes a skills-based quiz and an in-depth work task to ensure mutual fit for this demanding and rewarding leadership role.