Field Officer Job at PATH
PATH Recruitment 2026: Field Officer, Kebbi Routine Immunization
Organisation: PATH
Position: Field Officer, Kebbi Routine Immunization
Location: Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Number of Vacancies: 5
Required Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: Minimum of 3 Years
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Job Requisition ID: JR2913
Job Overview
PATH, a global nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing health innovations and improving healthcare access, invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Field Officer, Kebbi Routine Immunization.
The recruitment is part of a project aimed at improving Routine Immunization (RI) coverage across Kebbi State through the deployment of Mobile Immunization Teams (MITs) in 16 Local Government Areas.
PATH’s Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access (CVIA) works with governments, health institutions, donors and other partners to improve access to lifesaving vaccines and strengthen immunization programmes worldwide.
The successful candidates will provide training, supervision, technical assistance and operational support to Mobile Immunization Teams to improve community-based immunization service delivery.
Five Field Officers will be recruited and each will coordinate and oversee project activities within an assigned Local Government Area.
Key Responsibilities
The Field Officer will be responsible for the following:
- Coordinate and oversee project activities within an assigned LGA.
- Work closely with LGA immunization teams, Primary Healthcare coordinators, Monitoring and Evaluation officers and community structures.
- Train Mobile Immunization Teams on community-based routine immunization service delivery.
- Provide refresher training, mentoring and on-the-job technical support to field teams.
- Develop supportive supervision schedules in collaboration with health facilities.
- Conduct regular supervision visits to assess service delivery, community engagement and reporting quality.
- Support health facilities in developing and updating immunization micro-plans.
- Assist with outreach planning, session optimisation and tracking of children who miss scheduled immunization.
- Strengthen communication and coordination between health facilities, Mobile Immunization Teams and target communities.
- Support data validation, monitoring and the use of routine data for programme decision-making.
- Prepare weekly and monthly field updates highlighting progress, challenges and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate records of supervision visits, training activities, outreach sessions, vaccine stocks and community engagement.
- Monitor team performance against project targets and recommend improvements where necessary.
- Monitor vaccine and medical supplies and support timely replenishment or redistribution.
- Document immunization refusals, reasons for refusal and appropriate mitigation plans.
- Connect community engagement officers with traditional leaders and other influencers to address vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Senior Field Officer.
Qualifications and Requirements
Interested applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Have at least three years of experience working in health service delivery.
- Previous experience in immunization service delivery is highly desirable.
- Demonstrate experience providing field-level supportive supervision and mentoring.
- Possess the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare facility officials and staff.
- Have strong team coordination and organisational skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to document project activities and prepare structured field reports.
- Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and public engagement skills.
- Be willing to travel within Kebbi State as required by project activities.
About PATH
PATH is a global nonprofit organisation advancing health innovations for communities that need them most.
With approximately 50 years of experience and partnerships spanning more than 70 countries, PATH works to transform health innovations into accessible solutions that improve lives.
Its work includes vaccine research, development and delivery, with a focus on diseases such as pneumonia, diarrhoeal disease, malaria, polio and meningitis.
Application Deadline
20 November 2026.
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How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official PATH recruitment portal using the link below.
Job Requisition ID: JR2913
Applicants are encouraged to review the job requirements carefully and submit their applications before the closing date.
