LGA Consultant (CHAN-UNICEF ZERO-DOSE IT Project)

Organization: Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN)

Project: CHAN-UNICEF Zero-dose Elimination through Routine & Outreach Immunization Transformation

Reports To: State Consultant

Employment Type: Consultancy, Fixed term

Implementing LGAs and Period: Assigned LGAs in the following states starting April 2026 to December 2026:

Bauchi State (Dambam, Jamaare and Warji LGAs – 8 months, the remaining 17 LGAs – 6 months),

Adamawa State (Fufore, Gombi, Hong, Jada, Lamurde, Maiha, Mubi North, Mubi South, Yola South) – 8 months

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) (Bwari, Gwagwalada) – 8 months

Lagos State (Agege, Ajeromi/Ifelodun, Badagry, Kosofe, Ojo, Oshodi/Isolu, Shomolu, Surulere) – 8 months

Niger State (Bida, Chachanga, Edati, Gurara, Katcha, Kotangora, Mariga, Rafi, Suleja, Wushishi) – 8 months

Ogun State  (Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Ado Odo/Ota, Ewekoro, Ifo, Ijebu North, Imeko Afon, Yewa South) – 8 months

 

Bayelsa State (All 8 LGAs in the state) – 6 months period – mostly malaria vaccine intensification activities

Kebbi State (All 21 LGAs in the state) – 6 months period – mostly malaria vaccine intensification activities

Ondo State (All 18 LGAs in the state) – 6 months period – mostly malaria vaccine intensification activities

 

ABOUT CHRISTIAN HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (CHAN)

The Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN) is a national faith-based health network coordinating over 700 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.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

This project directly responds to the UNICEF–Republic of Korea partnership priority to intensify routine immunization and outbreak response while strengthening systems in countries with the highest zero-dose burden. This aligns with Nigeria’s National Immunization Strategy, Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030), and national commitments to equity, primary health care strengthening, and disease elimination. It focuses on strengthening routine immunization systems and reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children across high-burden LGAs in Nigeria. Implemented in collaboration with government health agencies and partners, the initiative combines targeted service delivery, community engagement, and health systems strengthening to improve equitable access to life-saving vaccines and reduce outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Key interventions include the expansion of fixed and outreach immunization services, establishment of robust defaulter-tracking systems, periodic intensification of routine immunization (PIRI), and the mobilization of community structures to address behavioural and access barriers. The project also integrates essential child health services and supports capacity building for LGAs and ward-level teams to enhance service delivery and data use for decision-making.

In addition, the programme incorporates malaria vaccine intensification efforts for LGAs in Bauchi, Bayelsa, Kebbi, and Ondo States, contributing to the reduction of malaria burden among children under five while complementing broader immunization goals.

REPORTING LINE

The LGA consultants reports directly to the State Consultants in their designated state

Key Responsibilities

• Support the State consultant in implementing all approved work plan
• Support the LGA Health Educators to implement all the activities within the approved workplan and budget within the assigned LGA
• Support the implementation of all meetings with faith leaders, PTAs, influencers, WDCs, and partners.
• Document number of wards with functional defaulter tracking mechanisms
• Support advocacy events and SBC activities at the ward level.
• Finance retirements for all activities.
• Document all activities per workplan.

 

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with LGA officials, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Represent CHAN at LGA health meetings, review sessions, and planning forums.
• Facilitate dialogue between health facilities, communities, and local government authorities.
• Support advocacy efforts for improved health policy implementation at grassroots level.

 

Monitoring & Reporting

• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting from LGA-level activities.
• Ensure timely submission of program reports to State consultant.

 

Educational Requirement, Skills & Expertise

• Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or CHO/CHEW with reasonable field experience.
• 3–5 years’ field experience in community mobilization and ACSM activities.
• Strong facilitation and community engagement skills.
• Familiarity with LGA health systems and actors.
• Familiarity with the local context and sociocultural dynamics.
• Skills in administrative, logistics, and financial management are CRITICAL.
• Willingness to be engaged immediately.

 

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse community settings.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Deliverables

• Weekly ward-level mobilization reports.
• All activity and meeting reports, and retirements.
• Monthly LGA implementation report.
• Feedback logs from community dialogues.
• Reports of all advocacy visits and community engagements.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

1. Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience.
2. Cover letter.
3. Copies of academic certificates and professional certifications.
4. Copy of valid identification document.

Application Deadline: We are hiring immediately and will close the application process on a rolling basis as suitable candidates are identified.

How to Apply: Submit applications via email to: hr@channigeria.org.ng
Email Subject: Application for “LGA Consultant for (Insert name of LGA), CHAN-UNICEF Zero-Dose IT”

Candidate must be a resident of the LGA applied for

CHAN is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding and ensuring background checks are conducted. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or disability status.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.