Field Officers – Kano State

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This recruitment is for contingency purposes and may be used to fill future Field Officer openings in Kano State.

Applicants must already live within one of the eligible Kano State LGAs.

ELIGIBLE LOCATIONS

Nassarawa, Madobi, Bebeji, Albasu, Kumbotso, Dala, Makoda, Kunchi, Dawakin Tofa, Warawa, Fagge, Kiru, Bagwai, Doguwa, Kano Municipal, Dawakin Kudu, Karaye, Garun Malam, Gaya, Bunkure, Tsanyawa, Takai, Tudun Wada, Ajingi, Kura, Kabo, Gezawa, Tarauni, Rano, Gabasawa, Ungogo, Minjibir, Rogo, Shanono, Gwarzo, Garko, Bichi, Tofa, Dambatta, Gwale, Rimin Gado, Wudil, Kibiya and Sumaila.

JOB SUMMARY

The Field Officer will enrol eligible caregivers at public clinics and support a conditional cash-transfer programme promoting routine childhood vaccination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enrol beneficiaries using strict programme criteria.
• Maintain accurate cash and enrolment records.
• Explain the child’s next vaccination date.
• Confirm that vaccinations are provided and properly documented.
• Report vaccine and supply stockouts.
• Conduct health talks for caregivers.
• Prevent beneficiary and clinic-level fraud.
• Prevent unauthorised out-of-catchment enrolment.
• Submit clinic, immunisation, cash and expense reports.
• Review child-health cards, registers and tally sheets.
• Track caregivers who miss vaccination appointments.
• Conduct awareness, survey and rapid-assessment activities.
• Build relationships with clinic workers, traditional leaders and government officials.
• Identify and report enrolment barriers.
• Report fraud, supply and security concerns.
• Follow security procedures and complete assigned training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nigerian citizen already residing in Kano State.
• Minimum of a National Diploma.
• A bachelor’s degree in Health or Natural Sciences is preferred.
• Fluency in Hausa and relevant Kano dialects.
• Experience with routine immunisation or clinic records is desirable.
• Willingness to travel to remote clinics using public transport.
• Good cash-management and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, smartphones and digital communication.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must include a one-page CV and a motivation letter not exceeding 300 words.

The process may include online assessments, interviews and physical training. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis