LGA Coordinator, Afijio, Oyo State at Evidence Action

Purpose of the Role

• The LGA Coordinator will support the day-to-day implementation, coordination and monitoring of the IDG intervention within an assigned LGA.
• Working under the supervision of the State Coordinator, the LGA Coordinator will serve as the link between Evidence Action, LGA health authorities, participating health facilities, community ambassadors and other relevant stakeholders.
• The role will focus on ensuring that planned intervention activities are implemented effectively, caregivers are reached through the approved demand-generation approaches, implementation data are accurately documented, and operational challenges are promptly identified and escalated.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

LGA-Level Programme Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day IDG implementation activities across assigned wards and participating health facilities
• Maintain regular engagement with LGA immunization teams, PHC coordinators, LGA Immunization Officers and other relevant government personnel
• Support the State Coordinator in translating programme workplans into actionable LGA-level activities
• Facilitate communication and coordination between participating health facilities, IDG ambassadors and relevant LGA stakeholders
• Monitor implementation progress against agreed activity plans and timelines
• Participate in LGA-level immunization coordination meetings and provide programme updates as required
• Identify implementation bottlenecks and escalate issues requiring State-level interventio

Digital Reminders

• Support the collection, verification and timely submission of caregiver information using approved programme tools and procedures
• Follow up with health facilities to ensure that caregiver records are complete, accurate and submitted within agreed timelines
• Support the identification and resolution of data-quality issues, including incomplete records, duplicate entries and incorrect contact information
• Monitor the implementation of digital reminders and document reported delivery challenges and caregiver feedback
• Support health facilities in following up on reminder-related implementation issues and escalating technical challenges to the State Coordinator

Community Ambassador Coordination

• Support LGA and community stakeholders in identifying suitable community members for engagement as vaccination ambassadors
• Facilitate the onboarding, orientation and engagement of selected ambassadors in collaboration with the State Coordinator
• Maintain an updated register of active community ambassadors within the assigned LGA
• Support ambassadors to disseminate approved vaccination messages through their respective community networks
• Monitor ambassador engagement and activity implementation, including community interactions and reported challenges
• Facilitate periodic check-ins with ambassadors to understand implementation progress, address operational concerns and sustain engagement
• Document community feedback, misconceptions and barriers affecting vaccination uptake and share relevant findings with the State Coordinator

Targeted Incentives

• Support the implementation of approved caregiver support mechanisms in designated facilities and communities
• Assist in identifying and documenting eligible caregivers in accordance with approved programme guidelines
• Aid facilities in drafting outreach plans and monitor the implementation
• Support the coordination and documentation of transport-related assistance where this intervention is included in the LGA
• Where SQ-LNS integration is included, support coordination with designated health facility personnel to facilitate its integration with immunization service delivery
• Maintain accurate records of relevant incentive-related activities using approved programme tools
• Report implementation gaps, discrepancies and operational challenges to the State Coordinator

Stakeholder Engagement and Community Mobilisation

• Maintain productive working relationships with LGA health authorities, participating health facilities, ward focal persons and community stakeholders
• Support community mobilisation activities aimed at increasing awareness and demand for routine childhood immunization
• Promote consistent dissemination of approved programme messages and discourage the circulation of inaccurate vaccination information
• Gather and communicate community-level feedback to inform programme adaptation and improvement

Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation

• Conduct targeted monitoring visits to assigned health facilities and intervention communities
• Track implementation activities against agreed workplans, indicators and reporting timelines
• Monitor key implementation indicators, including:
• Completeness and timeliness of caregiver data submission
• Implementation and reported delivery of digital reminders
• Number and activity status of engaged community ambassadors
• Community mobilisation and engagement activities
• Implementation of approved targeted incentives
• Reported barriers affecting caregivers' access to immunization services
• Prepare and submit concise weekly activity updates and periodic reports to the State Coordinator
• Document implementation challenges, lessons learned, success stories and emerging risks
• Ensure that caregiver information and programme records are handled in accordance with approved data protection and confidentiality procedures

Capacity Building and Support

• Support the orientation of community ambassadors on approved vaccination messages and their expected responsibilities
• Provide routine implementation guidance to community ambassadors on approved programme procedures

Requirements

Qualifications and Recruitment Criteria

Minimum Educational Qualification

• A minimum of a National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND) or bachelor's degree in public health, Community Health, Health Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or another relevant discipline
• Additional training or certification in community mobilisation, health promotion, monitoring and evaluation or related areas will be an advantage

Relevant Experience

• At least one year of relevant experience in community-based programme implementation, public health, immunization, primary healthcare, health promotion or development programming
• Experience working with government health structures, particularly LGA health authorities and primary healthcare facilities, is desirable
• Demonstrated experience engaging community stakeholders, community groups or volunteers
• Experience collecting, documenting and reporting programme data
• Previous experience supporting immunization, maternal and child health, nutrition or social and behaviour change interventions will be an advantage

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Community engagement: Ability to engage effectively with caregivers, community leaders, health workers and other stakeholders
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate health-related information clearly
• Coordination and organisation: Ability to coordinate multiple activities across assigned wards and health facilities
• Data management: Basic ability to collect, review, organise and report programme information accurately
• Digital literacy: Proficiency in using smartphones, Microsoft Word, Excel, email and basic digital reporting tools

Additional Advantages

• Residence and familiarity with the assigned LGA and its communities
• Ability to communicate effectively in relevant local languages
• Previous experience supporting routine immunization activities or working with Ward Development Committees and community structures
• Experience using mobile data collection or digital reporting platforms
• Existing familiarity with government primary healthcare structures
• Reporting and Working Relationships