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Field Officer (Entry-level)
About this role
New Incentives is recruiting Field Officers to support its immunisation and cash transfer programs in Kebbi and surrounding areas. The role involves enrolling eligible beneficiaries at public clinics, tracking vaccinations, and coaching caregivers on clinic visits. Officers work full-time at clinics, must reside in the local areas served, and will engage with clinic staff and community leaders to promote vaccination benefits. The organisation implements cash transfer programmes to encourage immunisation and maternal health through partnerships with state health authorities. This is an entry-level field role focused on enrolment, data collection, and community outreach in northern Nigeria.
What you would do
- Enroll eligible beneficiaries at public clinics according to criteria
- Submit enrollment logs and handle cash safely
- Coach caregivers on next visit dates and encourage clinic attendance
- Verify vaccinations, check health cards, and log supply shortages
- Deliver health education talks on immunisation benefits and side effects
- Prevent fraud by beneficiaries or staff
- Engage with community members to promote vaccination benefits
- Ensure only infants in the designated area enroll
- Track and drive attendance at community immunisation campaigns
- Maintain relationships with clinic staff and community leaders while adhering to security and SOPs
What they are asking for
- SSCE, Diploma, CHEW or related qualification
- NGO experience preferred but not required
- 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience
- Fluency in Hausa and other local dialects
- Must be an indigene of the LGA and live in the operational ward
- Willingness to travel regularly by public transport to remote clinics
- Knowledge of Nigerian clinic documentation, infant health and routine immunisations
- Experience in data management and reporting of health data
- Proficiency with smartphones, internet, Excel and Word
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and adaptable to a fast-changing environment
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