LGA Coordinator - Immunization Demand Generation, Keffi

About the role

Evidence Action, a global nonprofit focused on evidence-based, cost-effective development programmes, is running the Immunization Demand Generation (IDG) Pilot Programme in Nasarawa and Oyo States, in partnership with government stakeholders and J-PAL. The pilot tests digital reminders, community ambassadors and targeted incentives to raise demand for routine childhood immunization among zero-dose and under-immunized children. The LGA Coordinator supports day-to-day implementation, coordination and monitoring of the IDG intervention in an assigned Local Government Area (LGA), working under the State Coordinator.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily IDG activities across assigned wards and health facilities, liaising with LGA immunization teams, PHC coordinators and immunization officers, and escalate bottlenecks to the State level.
• Support digital reminders: verify and submit caregiver data, track delivery and resolve data-quality issues.
• Support community ambassadors: identify, onboard and register them, monitor their engagement and share community feedback and barriers.
• Support targeted incentives: identify eligible caregivers, help draft outreach plans, record transport assistance and SQ-LNS integration, and report gaps.
• Engage LGA health authorities, facilities and community stakeholders, promote accurate programme messages and gather community feedback.
• Monitor implementation against workplans and indicators, prepare weekly updates and reports, and handle data in line with data protection rules.
• Support orientation and guidance of community ambassadors.

Required profile

• National Diploma, HND or bachelor's degree in public health, community health, health education, social sciences, development studies or a related field; additional training in community mobilisation, health promotion or M&E is an advantage.
• At least one year of experience in community-based programme implementation, public health, immunization, primary healthcare or development programming.
• Experience with government health structures, community stakeholders and programme data collection is desirable.
• Residence in and familiarity with the assigned LGA, and ability to communicate in relevant local languages, are advantages.

Required skills

• Community engagement and good verbal and written communication.
• Coordination across multiple activities and wards.
• Basic data management and digital literacy (smartphones, Microsoft Word, Excel, email).
• Advantageous: mobile data collection or digital reporting platforms, and experience with Ward Development Committees.