WACPHD State Coordinator - Nasarawa at The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD)

Description

• The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD), in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and other stakeholders, is implementing the Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance Survey (IBBSS) 2026 across selected states in Nigeria.
• The IBBSS is a nationally representative public health survey designed to generate reliable biological and behavioural data among key populations, including Female Sex Workers (FSW), Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), and People Who Inject Drugs (PWID). The findings from this survey will support evidence-based planning, strengthen program response, and guide national and state-level HIV preventions, care and health interventions.
• As part of this important initiative, WACPHD seeks to engage qualified, experienced, and committed professionals to support field implementation, data collection, laboratory services, and overall project coordination across the designated states for the following positions.

Executive Summary

• The WACPHD State Coordinator is responsible for all field activities taking place in the target LGAs including managing human resource, supervision and quality assurance of field work.
• The WACPHD State representative will report to the state IBBSS Committee.

Other duties of the WACPHD State representative will include;

• Maintain liaison between the field team and STT
• Ensure that field implementation process aligns with protocol’s standards.
• Supervise and monitor the data collection process in the field by visiting field teams randomly
• Conduct regular meetings with the teams to highlight field problems and provide solutions.
• Act as a resource person for the field team members by providing answers and clarification to questions that may arise on the field
• Motivate the team during field activities implementation
• Provide regular updates to State IBBSS Committee and the NTT/TSO on weekly basis.
• Assist the training of field teams
• Conduct all delegated work assigned by the WACPHD national Team Lead.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Essential qualification: Master’s Degree / PG Diploma or equivalent in Community Medicine / Public Health / Health Management / Hospital Administration / Business Administration, Social Sciences
• At least 7+ years of experience in Public Health, working directly or indirectly with government, or health partners, or funders.
• Experience in managing large-scale data collection efforts, especially in Key population focused projects will be desirable.
• Strong familiarity with the Nigerian health system and Key population health interventions.
• Previous experience working on WACPHD/IGPH projects is an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (writing and speaking), with experience in stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.