Immunization Associate

VillageReach

. Support implementation, scale-up, and sustainability of digital solutions strengthening vaccine supply chains and immunization programs in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, and Sokoto .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAbuja • NigeriaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public health program implementation, particularly in vaccine supply chains and immunization programs, with strong skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting. Proficient in coordinating with government health institutions and managing stakeholder communications while ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

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Public Health Program ImplementationVaccine Supply Chain ManagementData Collection And AnalysisStakeholder CoordinationGrant Reporting Compliance

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Hard Skills

Programmatic Monitoring And EvaluationQuantitative And Qualitative Data AnalysisHealth Information SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteDHIS2OpenLMIS

Soft Skills

Strong Written And Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityCultural SensitivityAttention To Gender-Responsive Programming

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeGraduate Degree In Public Health Or Related Field

Industry Keywords

NPHCDAHealth SystemsImmunization ProgramsDonor-Funded ProgramsLow-Income Contexts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support implementation, scale-up, and sustainability of digital solutions strengthening vaccine supply chains and immunization programs in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, and Sokoto
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact with NPHCDA at the national level
Support information flow, joint planning, and follow-up between VillageReach and government counterparts
Support state co-design workshops, operational planning sessions, and coordination meetings, including NLWG and SLWG meetings
Prepare meeting materials, take notes, and track agreed actions
Track health facility use of last mile vaccine stock visibility tools and report performance and support needs
Coordinate with technical partners working on the last mile vaccine stock visibility platform and related Nigeria supply chain investments
Support system and data-flow testing, health facility verification, and baseline data collection and documentation
Track targeted health facility support and coordinate helpdesk/WhatsApp support channels
Follow up on unresolved reporting or account issues
Prepare dashboards and management products for SLWG reviews
Document decisions and follow-up actions from performance review meetings
Support sustainability planning, state continuation plans, national documentation, and learning playbook development
Monitor reporting completeness, timeliness, and data quality
Flag issues for follow-up with LGA and state teams
Contribute to weekly internal project performance reviews and quarterly cross-state review meetings
Support quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, synthesis, documentation, and donor report inputs
Track project workplan, timelines, deliverables, and results tracker
Coordinate logistics for state visits, workshops, and meetings
Draft internal and external communications, briefs, and presentations
Support compliance with grant and organizational requirements, including gender-responsive implementation documentation
Collaborate with government partners, health system stakeholders, VillageReach Nigeria, global teams, subawardees, and other technical partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Graduate degree (or equivalent experience) in public health, international development, health systems, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in public health, immunization or vaccine supply chain, health information systems, or program implementation
Experience with programmatic monitoring and evaluation, including designing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation approach, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and routine use of data for programmatic decision-making
Experience working with or alongside government health institutions in Nigeria strongly preferred
Familiarity with NPHCDA, State Primary Health Care Boards, and LGA-level health structures is an asset
Experience supporting donor-funded programs and familiarity with grant reporting requirements is a plus
Established cultural competency in partnering with racial, cultural and linguistically diverse groups
Understanding of challenges in rural, underserved and low-income contexts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Working knowledge of, or willingness to quickly learn, DHIS2 and OpenLMIS
Strong coordination, organizational, and follow-through skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Sound judgment and problem-solving ability
Ability to work independently between check-ins
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work respectfully and effectively with government officials, health workers, and community stakeholders
Attentiveness to gender-responsive programming
Willingness and ability to travel within Nigeria, including Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, and Sokoto States
All staff must be available during core collaboration hours between 6am Pacific Time and 18:00 South Africa Time (GMT+1), Monday through Thursday
Satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks may be required, including criminal records checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Immediate hire
Background checks and safeguarding screening procedures
Opportunity to contribute to VillageReach’s mission and work with global teams
Core collaboration hours accommodating cross-office collaboration
Professional exposure to government partners, health system stakeholders, and global teams