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📢 Program Officer – Polio Outbreaks (Nigeria Focus) | Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is recruiting Program Officers (Outbreak Response) to support polio eradication efforts across Africa, with a strong focus on Nigeria. This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the world’s largest nonprofit organizations dedicated to fighting poverty, disease, and inequity globally.

🌍 About the Foundation

The Foundation works to ensure that all people—regardless of background—have access to healthy and productive lives. It partners with governments, donors, and global health agencies to drive impactful, data-driven interventions.

🎯 Role Overview

As a Program Officer, you will play a critical role in managing outbreak response strategies, particularly for Type 2 circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV2). You will collaborate with partners, analyze program data, and drive high-impact interventions in high-risk areas, especially in Northern Nigeria.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of polio outbreak response strategies
• Act as focal point for high-priority states in Northern Nigeria
• Analyze data to track risks, performance, and program outcomes
• Strengthen Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordination and execution
• Improve campaign quality to reach missed children
• Manage grants and contracts, ensuring accountability and results
• Review proposals and provide funding recommendations
• Prepare reports and briefs for decision-making
• Promote strong collaboration with partners and stakeholders

🎓 Requirements

• Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in Public Health, Development, or related field
• Experience in public health programs or development projects
• Knowledge of polio eradication, outbreak response, or vaccine delivery
• Strong data analysis, communication, and reporting skills
• Ability to work across diverse teams and environments
• Willingness to travel (30–40%)

📌 Experience in low- and middle-income countries is an advantage

🎁 Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid leave and family benefits
• Retirement contributions
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and global impact

📍 Location

Abuja, Nigeria (Full-time)

⏳ Application Deadline

7th August 2026

Application Link