Job Openings at Lafiya Nigeria

Position Overview

• The Data Verification Officer (DVO) provides critical operational and verification support to ensure that Lafiya’s programmes are delivered with accuracy, accountability, and integrity. As part of the state team, the DVO will work closely with the Program Officer to support day-to-day programme delivery while also maintaining a direct reporting line to Lafiya’s central Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) function. This ensures that programme data and field insights are accurate, reliable, and independently verified.
• This is a hands-on role requiring regular field visits, data checks, and interaction with Lafiya Sisters, facility staff, and the Central Medical Store. The DVO will not be responsible for stakeholder management or strategic decision-making, but will provide the accurate, verified information that underpins those functions.

What You’ll Do

As a Data Verification Officer, you will:

• Support the Program Officer with day-to-day follow-up tasks, ensuring programme activities run smoothly and on schedule.
• Conduct independent spot checks on Lafiya Sisters’ performance, including counselling quality and adherence to protocols, and provide constructive feedback through the Program Officer.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of reports submitted by Lafiya Sisters and Program Officers, escalating discrepancies directly to the central M&E team.
• Act as the link between the state team and the central M&E department, ensuring timely and accurate data flows and feeding in field insights.
• Support (but not lead) training and refresher sessions for Lafiya Sisters on data collection, reporting tools, and standards.
• Monitor state-level contraceptive stock and related materials at the Central Medical Store by conducting weekly cycle counts with CMS staff and reconciling balances.
• Flag supply chain or logistics issues early and support the Program Officer and Operations team to resolve them.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with CMS staff, facility staff, and Lafiya Sisters while conducting verification tasks.
• Follow up on pre-determined workflows or Program Officer instructions, such as periodic data validations, stock checks, or issue resolution visits.
• Summarise verification findings and share lessons with both the Program Officer and central M&E team to inform improvements.

Who You Are

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, statistics, social sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience in monitoring & evaluation, data collection, or programme operations.

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Demonstrated skills in data entry, verification, and analysis using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience using digital data collection tools such as SurveyCTO.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver on time.
• Strong communication skills in English and Hausa. 
• High standards of integrity, with a commitment to accurate reporting and safeguarding.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the state, including to rural areas, and to work flexibly (including evenings/weekends where needed).

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Position Overview

• The Program Officer (PO) is Lafiya’s lead representative and manager in Rivers State. You will launch and oversee Lafiya’s programme in Rivers, ensuring that women have reliable access to family planning services and commodities. You will be responsible for managing Lafiya Sisters, liaising with government stakeholders, overseeing programme data and logistics, and ensuring effective and timely delivery of activities. This role requires strong leadership, operational management skills, and close engagement with communities, health facilities, and the Central Medical Store.
• Given that Lafiya’s model is centred on female health providers, we have a strong preference for female candidates for this position.

What You’ll Do

As the Program Officer for Rivers State, you will:

• Lead the launch and day-to-day management of Lafiya’s programme in Rivers State, ensuring activities are delivered on time, to standard, and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government stakeholders, including the State Primary Health Care Management Board, Central Medical Store, and LGA Family Planning Coordinators.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a network of Lafiya Sisters, ensuring they deliver high-quality counselling and contraceptive services in their communities.
• Oversee all programme data collection, entry, and reporting in the state, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Conduct routine data quality checks and generate simple analyses to inform decision-making and programme adjustments.
• Manage contraceptive supply chain activities within the state, including:
• Liaising with the Central Medical Store to track the stock of DMPA-SC and other family planning commodities
• Conducting weekly cycle counts together with the CMS head pharmacist
• Reconciling distributions and stock balances, and escalating issues when needed
• Support distribution logistics, including transport arrangements, record-keeping, and ensuring no diversion or misuse of commodities.
• Monitor programme risks in the state, including safeguarding, data protection, and compliance with Lafiya policies, and act promptly when issues arise.
• Represent Lafiya at relevant technical working groups, government meetings, and partner convenings in Rivers State.
• Prepare regular progress updates and reports for Lafiya’s central team.
• Work flexibly, spending significant time in the field (CMS, facilities, community outreach) and working remotely from Port Harcourt when not in the field.

Who You Are

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in programme management, public health, or development in Nigeria.

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Strong experience working with government stakeholders, especially in the health sector.
• Proven ability to manage teams and provide supportive supervision.
• Demonstrated skills in data collection, data quality assurance, and using spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) for analysis.
• Hands-on experience working with data collection tools such as SurveyCTO.
• Experience managing logistics, stock records, or supply chain processes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver results under pressure.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in at least one local language spoken in Rivers State.
• High standards of integrity and commitment to safeguarding and compliance.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Rivers State, including rural areas, and to work flexibly (including evenings/weekends where needed).