About the Role
PATH is a global health nonprofit leader dedicated to saving lives and improving health equity worldwide. We are currently seeking five dynamic Field Officers for an impactful public health initiative aimed at improving Routine Immunization (RI) coverage across 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kebbi State, Nigeria, through the strategic deployment of Mobile Immunization Teams (MITs). Reporting to the Kebbi RI Senior Field Officer, you will provide vital training, supportive supervision, and technical assistance to local health teams to ensure sustainable health outcomes for women and children.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate and oversee project activities in assigned LGAs, acting as the primary relationship manager with local health authorities, PHC coordinators, and community structures.
- Deliver high-quality training and on-the-job mentoring to Mobile Immunization Teams to optimize community-based routine immunization service delivery.
- Conduct regular supportive supervision visits using national RI tools to ensure effective service delivery, accurate data reporting, and community engagement.
- Provide technical assistance to health facilities for micro-planning, outreach scheduling, session optimization, and systematic defaulter tracking.
- Collaborate with MEL and ACSM officers to validate data, address vaccine hesitancy, manage supply stocks, and document immunization refusals and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare structured weekly and monthly field updates highlighting implementation progress, challenges, and actionable solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, or Social Sciences.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in health service delivery, with specific experience in immunization programs strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with local government health officials, health facility staff, and community leaders.
- Proven expertise in providing supportive supervision, field-level mentoring, and capacity-building.
- Strong interpersonal, public communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Kebbi State as required by project activities.
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on child health and routine immunization coverage in Nigeria.
- Competitive NGO compensation package with professional development opportunities.
- Chance to work with a globally recognized international health innovation organization.