• Application Deadline: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: National Stop Transmission of Poliomyelitis (NSTOP) LGA officer (NSLO)


• Job Type Contract


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Katsina


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Responsibilities 

The basic responsibilities of the position are:

• Provide technical support for LGA PEI Team on polio eradication


• Serve as focal point for community outreach for nomadic, scattered and other hard-to-reach settlements


• Advise Chairman on polio response and routine immunization (RI) activities


• Coordinate immunization activities of NSTOP to complement partner efforts


• Work with LGA Chairman, LGA PEI team and community leaders to identify and train community level workers to conduct AFP surveillance, RI outreaches and immunization campaign activities.


• Participate in campaign preparations and implementation such as micro planning, training, logistical support, supervision, monitoring and evaluation as part of the LGA team.


• Conduct active surveillance for AFP and other priority diseases.


• Supervise fixed and outreach RI activities.

Requirements

• A good Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Life Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or Public Health is required. Additional qualification in public health will be an advantage.


• At least 2 years of prior working experience on immunization or related public health programs with NGOs, UN organizations, Government agencies, or Ministries.


• Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Writing in English is required. Must be fluent in Hausa and any other local language spoken in Northern Nigeria.


• Knowledge of routine immunization, AFP surveillance, immunization campaigns, local government structure, and the primary health care system in Nigeria.


• Experience working or interacting with nomadic or other migrant communities will be an advantage.


• Incumbent is required to possess standard computer skills with experience in MS Word, MS Excel spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint. Proficiency with CDC’s Epi-info statistical software will be an advantage. Ability to write concise technical activity reports is required.


• Must be resident within the LGA of assignment at the time of assumption of duty; otherwise, the job offer is nullified.