Field Officer, Routine Immunization – PATH Nigeria (3 Openings)
Field Officer, Routine Immunization – PATH Nigeria (3 Openings)
PATH is an international organization dedicated to advancing health equity by collaborating with governments, partners, and communities to address critical health challenges. With expertise across science, public health, technology, and innovation, PATH develops and scales solutions such as vaccines, diagnostics, and health system strengthening initiatives to improve health outcomes globally.
PATH Nigeria is currently recruiting qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Field Officer, Routine Immunization to support an ongoing immunization project in Kebbi State.
Job Title:
Field Officer, Routine Immunization
Location: Kebbi State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Number of Openings: 3
Job Requisition ID: JR2529
Application Deadline: 28 April 2026
Job Overview
The Field Officers will support the implementation of a multi-faceted project aimed at improving Routine Immunization coverage across Kebbi State. The project involves deploying Mobile Immunization Teams across 16 Local Government Areas to increase access to life-saving vaccines, especially in underserved communities.
The selected candidates will report to the Senior Field Officer and will be responsible for coordinating field-level activities, supervising immunization teams, and ensuring effective collaboration with local health authorities and community stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Coordination and Implementation
- Oversee project activities within an assigned Local Government Area
- Serve as the primary liaison between immunization teams, health facilities, and local authorities
- Ensure effective coordination with LGA Primary Health Care teams and partners
2. Training and Capacity Building
- Provide training and continuous mentoring to Mobile Immunization Teams
- Support integrated service delivery and address performance gaps through on-the-job mentoring
3. Supervision and Quality Assurance
- Develop and implement supportive supervision schedules
- Conduct routine field supervision using national immunization tools and checklists
- Ensure high-quality service delivery and accurate reporting
4. Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain accurate documentation of field activities, including supervision reports and outreach summaries
- Collaborate with monitoring and evaluation teams to validate and analyze data
- Prepare weekly and monthly updates highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions
5. Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with health facility staff, government stakeholders, and community leaders
- Support coordination with implementing partners to ensure program alignment and avoid duplication
6. Community Engagement and Demand Generation
- Work with community structures to improve vaccine uptake
- Support identification and follow-up of missed children
- Document vaccine refusals and support mitigation strategies through community engagement
7. Logistics and Supply Monitoring
- Monitor vaccine and supply stock levels
- Support timely replenishment and redistribution of commodities
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Public Health or Health Sciences
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in health service delivery, preferably in immunization programs
- Experience in supportive supervision, mentoring, and field coordination
- Strong ability to work with local health systems and community stakeholders
- Excellent documentation, reporting, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Willingness to travel extensively within Kebbi State
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official PATH recruitment portal:
