Assistant Field Managers

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Field Manager

Location: Niger / Sokoto / Kebbi / Zamfara

Job Summary

• The primary duty of the Assistant Field Manager is to assist Field Managers in providing cash transfer disbursements at public clinics with the goal of increasing immunization coverage and retention. Key duties for this position include: high-quality operations of the program at selected clinics and providing leadership for selected staff members that result in increased immunization coverage and retention while nurturing relationships with employees, clinic staff, and other stakeholders.
• Assistant Field Managers are hired full-time and supervise Field Officers at clinics throughout our states of operations.
• The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is primarily residing in /or who has a free place to stay and willing to relocate to one of the towns/LGAs of all states of operation.
• New Incentives is looking to identify Assistant Field Managers that will help to expand its team dedicated to preventing child mortality in the NW/NC Zone.
• This post is strictly for External candidates.
• The Assistant Field Manager will support a New Incentives’ program that utilizes cash transfers to encourage mothers to complete the immunization schedule of their infants. The program is operated in cooperation with the State Primary Healthcare Development Board in NW & NE.

Required Qualifications

• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure.
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality.
• Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations.
• Minimum of ND, preferably in the field of Health or other Natural Sciences.
• Detail-oriented and diligent professional who is hard-working, result-oriented, and loyal.
• Careful attention to financial matters and management of funds.
• Experience in collecting, synthesizing, and drawing conclusions from (health) data is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, internet browsers, smartphones, and new communications technology in general.
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests.
• Ability to demonstrate good managerial and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work at remote public clinics and field locations at least 4 days per week.
• Preferably a candidate already based in Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi and or Zamfara State.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills, in English, Hausa dialects (verbal and written)

Language requirements:

• Knowledge of Hausa, Nupe, and/or other commonly spoken Languages in the Niger State is required.
• Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading and writing) is required

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position!
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• All internal applications and employee are strongly advised to use their official email address while applying.
• Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis and are encouraged to not wait until the deadline as decisions for this position could be taken sooner.
• DISCLAIMER: Beware of fraudulent job offers. New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Speaking local languages in the states where we are operating would be an added advantage.