Organization: Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN)
Project: REACH (Reaching Every At-Risk Community for Health) Project
Location: Sokoto State, Nigeria
Reports To: Project Manager/Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Application Deadline: 24th October 2025
ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (CHAN)
The Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN) is a national faith-based health network coordinating over 500 mission-owned hospitals, health centers, and training institutions across Nigeria. Established in 1973, CHAN partners with government, development partners, and faith-based agencies to advance equitable access to quality healthcare, particularly for underserved and hard-to-reach populations. CHAN’s mission is to strengthen health systems, build community resilience, and promote inclusive, people-centered service delivery through evidence-based interventions.
ABOUT THE REACH PROJECT
The REACH Project (Reaching Every At-Risk Community for Health) is a Gavi-funded immunization initiative implemented by CHAN in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) under Gavi’s Humanitarian Partnership. The project focuses on identifying, reaching, and vaccinating zero-dose and under-immunized children in conflict-affected, remote, and underserved communities across Kaduna, Plateau, Borno, and Sokoto States.
REACH strengthens last-mile immunization delivery by deploying mobile and outreach strategies, integrating community engagement, humanitarian access negotiation, and adaptive microplanning. The project also builds local health workforce capacity, enhances community trust, and improves data systems to ensure equitable and sustainable access to immunization and other essential health services in fragile and humanitarian settings.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Officer will coordinate the day-to-day implementation of REACH Project activities in Sokoto State. The role ensures effective planning, coordination, supervision, and reporting of all field operations, working closely with health facilities, local government authorities, and community structures. The Program Officer will also facilitate community engagement, ensure quality service delivery, and contribute to achieving project performance targets in alignment with Gavi and CHAN standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Implementation and Coordination
- Oversee the planning and delivery of REACH activities across target LGAs and health facilities.
- Ensure timely execution of micro-plans, session schedules, and operational milestones.
- Facilitate the strengthening of community health structures and partnerships with Ward Development Committees and faith leaders.
- Integrate immunization sessions with other primary health care (PHC) services where feasible.
- Organize training, mentoring, and supervision for vaccinators and community mobilisers.
- Lead community mobilization and outreach campaigns to improve demand generation.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Ensure consistent data collection, validation, and reporting using digital tools (CommCare, DHIS2).
- Conduct routine supervision and data quality assessments.
- Compile monthly and quarterly reports with evidence-based analysis and field insights.
- Document success stories, best practices, and operational learnings.
Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
- Maintain strong relationships with the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), LGAs, and partner organizations.
- Represent CHAN in coordination platforms, technical working groups, and cluster meetings.
- Promote synergy and complementarity with other partner programs in the same geography.
Financial and Resource Management
- Support budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and resource optimization.
- Ensure compliance with CHAN’s financial and procurement guidelines.
- Maintain transparent records of all activity-related expenditures.
Capacity Strengthening
- Identify capacity needs of health workers and community volunteers and organize targeted training.
- Provide technical support and mentorship to enhance service quality and data use for decision-making.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, or the Social Sciences.
- 3–5 years’ experience in public health program implementation or community-based health delivery.
- Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded health projects (Gavi, USAID, Global Fund, FCDO, etc.).
- Strong understanding of Nigeria’s PHC and immunization systems, especially within Sokoto State.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field.
- Prior experience working with faith-based or humanitarian organizations.
- Experience in zero-dose programming, community engagement, and immunization microplanning.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong coordination and project management skills.
- Excellent communication (English and Hausa).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic data platforms (KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare).
- High integrity, cultural sensitivity, and ability to work independently in challenging contexts.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit the following to hr@channigeria.org.ng with the subject line: “Application for Program Officer – CHAN–REACH Project, Sokoto”
- Cover letter detailing suitability for the role
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (with three professional references)
- Relevant academic and professional certificates
Deadline: 24th October 2025
CHAN is an equal-opportunity employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks will be conducted on all selected candidates
