Posted on: Wed 29-11-2023

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) (formerly National Action Committee on AIDS) was established in February 2000 to coordinate the various activities of HIV/AIDS in the country.

Job Title: National Stop Transmission of Poliomyelitis (NSTOP) LGA Officer (NSLO)

Location: Katsina state

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 36 months but renewable on a yearly basis subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding for the position

Supervisor: Project Director

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.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2023.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Note: Candidates should indicate the appropriate position in their application letter. AFENET is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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