Project Supervisor (State Supervisor)

Job Summary

Position: State lead (STRICAAN)

Project: Strengthening Routine Immunization in Consequential Areas of Adamawa and Niger State Project (STRICAAN)

Contract Type: Contract, Project-based

Reporting To: STRICAAN Project Team

Duration: 8 months

Location: Adamawa State, Nigeria

Job Description

The state lead of the STRICAAN project will provide technical support for the leadership and governance, service delivery, demand generation, and data management components of the STRICAAN project across Adamawa and Niger States. The role is responsible for providing technical support and coordination of field teams, and the selected candidate will work closely with the leadership of the SPHCDA and supervisors at LGA-level to improve vaccination coverage, enhance demand generation efforts, and ensure data quality across all collection points.

 

Job Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s degree in public health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field
  2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience
  3. ⁠Demonstrated experience in field coordination, supervision, and implementation of public health or immunization programmes
  4. ⁠Strong technical knowledge of Routine Immunization (RI), microplanning, and community-based service delivery
  5. ⁠Proven ability to supervise and coordinate LGA-level teams, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  6. ⁠Strong report writing and documentation skills, with the ability to independently prepare high-quality programme reports
  7. ⁠Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly
  8. Microsoft Word – report writing, formatting, and documentation
  9. Microsoft Excel – data management, analysis, tracking, and interpretation
  10. Microsoft PowerPoint – development of presentations, dashboards, and review meeting materials
  11. Proficiency in digital data collection and programme management tools, including the ability to work with project databases, dashboards, and other digital platforms
  12. ⁠Ability to analyse and interpret programme data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
  13. ⁠Strong facilitation and presentation skills, particularly for state review meetings and stakeholder engagements
  14. ⁠Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and proactively identify and resolve implementation challenges
  15. ⁠Laptop ownership is required, as the role involves regular data analysis, report preparation, presentation development, virtual coordination, and access to project management and reporting platforms
  16. ⁠Willingness and ability to travel regularly to LGAs and field locations as required

 

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