Project coordinator job at HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME (HANDS)

HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME (HANDS) IS HIRING

Position: Project Coordinator – MiracleFeet Clubfoot Programme

Location: Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Disability Inclusive Development (DID)

Application Deadline: 29 October 2026

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Health and Development Support Programme (HANDS) is a Nigerian NGO established in 1995. The organization works across public health, neglected tropical diseases, disability inclusion, blindness prevention, reproductive health, clubfoot treatment, and emergency response.

JOB SUMMARY

HANDS is seeking a qualified Project Coordinator to support the implementation, expansion, and monitoring of its MiracleFeet Clubfoot Programme in Northern Nigeria.

The successful candidate will coordinate partner clinics, strengthen treatment services, supervise programme staff, promote community awareness, and use programme data to improve access to quality clubfoot treatment for children.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the expansion and implementation of the clubfoot programme across supported states and clinics.
• Strengthen relationships with partner clinics, government agencies, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders.
• Support training on the Ponseti method, casting, and other clubfoot programme activities.
• Develop community awareness and behaviour change strategies to promote early identification, referral, and treatment adherence.
• Monitor programme indicators, referrals, enrolment, retention, treatment outcomes, and clinic performance.
• Support data collection, analysis, quality assurance, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Develop work plans, budgets, forecasts, and programme reports in collaboration with the DID Manager and Finance team.
• Build the capacity of programme staff, healthcare workers, community volunteers, and partner clinics.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, disability inclusion, data protection, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards.
• Conduct regular field visits and supportive supervision across programme locations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Public Health, Health Information Management, Demography, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant progressive experience in programme monitoring, evaluation, research, data management, or programme performance monitoring.
• Experience in health, public health, disability, rehabilitation, community health, or development programmes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, quantitative analysis, data validation, and database management skills.
• Experience with digital data collection platforms such as CommCare, CAST, KoboToolbox, ODK, or DHIS2.
• Strong technical report-writing, presentation, coordination, and staff mentoring skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English; fluency in Hausa is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly to supported states, clinics, health facilities, and LGAs.

ADDED ADVANTAGES

• Experience with MiracleFeet-supported programmes or the CAST/CommCare system.
• Knowledge of clubfoot identification, referral, Ponseti treatment, bracing, follow-up, and treatment outcomes.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, or similar data visualization tools.
• Experience working with government health facilities and donor-funded programmes in Northern Nigeria.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should send the following to:

Email: recruitment@handsnigeria.org

Email Subject: Application – Programme Coordinator

Required application documents:

• Updated CV or résumé highlighting relevant experience in project implementation and health programmes.
• A concise cover letter explaining your suitability and interest in supporting the MiracleFeet Clubfoot Programme.
• Your gross salary expectations in Nigerian naira, clearly stated in the body of the email.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 29 OCTOBER 2026

IMPORTANT NOTES

HANDS does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Women, persons with disabilities, and qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.