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Internal Vacancy Announcement: Assistant Field Managers (Multiple Positions)

Organization: New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative
Position Title: Assistant Field Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: North West (NW) & North East (NE), Nigeria
Application Status: Open (Rolling Basis)

About the Organization

New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing child mortality in Nigeria. The organization implements evidence-based interventions, particularly conditional cash transfer programmes, to encourage caregivers to complete routine immunization schedules for their infants.

Working in collaboration with State Primary Healthcare Development Boards across Northern Nigeria, New Incentives addresses barriers to vaccination uptake and improves health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Programme Context

Over the past decade, Nigeria has significantly improved access to vaccines for infants. However, despite increased supply, demand for vaccination services remains low in many regions.

New Incentives bridges this gap by providing conditional cash transfers to caregivers, encouraging them to complete their children’s immunization schedules. These incentives help offset transportation costs and income loss, ultimately increasing immunization coverage and protecting children from preventable diseases.

Role Overview

The Assistant Field Manager will support Field Managers in implementing programme activities at public health clinics. The role focuses on ensuring efficient cash transfer disbursement, maintaining high operational standards, and supervising Field Officers to achieve programme objectives.

The position requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective relationships with clinic staff, caregivers, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Field Managers in coordinating daily field operations
• Oversee cash transfer disbursement processes at assigned clinics
• Supervise and mentor Field Officers across programme locations
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with programme protocols
• Monitor clinic activities to improve immunization coverage and retention
• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare workers and stakeholders
• Ensure proper handling and accountability of programme funds
• Assist in data collection, reporting, and analysis
• Provide feedback to improve programme performance and impact

Work Conditions

• Full-time field-based role
• Minimum of four (4) days per week at remote public health clinics
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to programme LGAs/towns
• Frequent travel within assigned regions

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a National Diploma (ND), preferably in Health or Natural Sciences
• Fluency in Hausa and other local languages spoken in operational states
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hausa
• Experience working within the Nigerian healthcare system
• Familiarity with immunization programmes and clinic documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, smartphones, and digital tools

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Strong financial accountability and attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
• High level of responsiveness and communication
• Ability to work independently and adapt in dynamic environments
• Passion for improving child health and reducing infant mortality
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, evolving organization

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must clearly state the local languages they speak and proficiency levels in their cover letter
• Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
• Applicants must use their official organizational email address

Application Process

Interested and qualified internal candidates should apply via the official link below:

Apply here

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is highly recommended.

Important Notice

New Incentives does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are advised to beware of fraudulent job offers.

Closing Note

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to saving lives by improving immunization uptake across Northern Nigeria. If you are passionate about public health, community impact, and programme delivery, this position provides a platform to make a meaningful difference.

Join the mission. Help protect every child. Save lives.