About the Role
Lafiya Nigeria is a global health non-profit empowering women through access to contraception in far-to-reach communities. We are seeking a dedicated Data Verification Officer to independently verify programme data, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and integrity across our field operations.
Key Responsibilities- Plan and execute field spot checks to verify data accuracy against physical stock and internal systems.
- Investigate discrepancies between internal metrics and national systems such as DHIS2 and NHLMIS.
- Provide technical assistance to state and local government counterparts on community-level data quality.
- Conduct independent stock counts at the Central Medical Store and report supply chain issues promptly.
- Configure mobile data collection tools like SurveyCTO and troubleshoot reporting problems in the field.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, statistics, social sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, data collection, or programme operations.
- Professional fluency in English and Hausa is mandatory.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet software (Excel/Google Sheets) and familiarity with mobile data tools like SurveyCTO or ODK.
- High integrity, strong organizational skills, and willingness to travel frequently to rural areas.
- Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven global health non-profit.
- Comprehensive health coverage and supportive working environment.