Job Vacancies at New Incentives

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Non-profit New Incentives is looking to identify Field Officers that will help to expand its team dedicated to preventing child mortality in Bauchi State in Nigeria. This post is strictly for contingency purposes and to identify candidates for future scaling (potentially).

The Field Officers will support the New Incentives program that utilizes cash transfers to encourage mothers to complete the immunization schedule of their infants. The program is operated in cooperation with the State Primary Healthcare Development Board in Bauchi State. The primary duty in the role will be enrolling beneficiaries at public clinics.

Field Officers are hired full-time and work at clinics throughout Bauchi State and must already be based/reside in one of the following towns:

• Ningi
• Zaki
• Dass
• Kirfi
• Katagum
• Jama'Are
• Ganjuwa
• Itas/Gadau
• Bogoro
• Giade
• Misau
• Alkaleri
• Tafawa-Balewa
• Gamawa
• Toro
• Bauchi
• Dambam
• Shira
• Warji
• Darazo
• Akko
• Balanga
• Billiri
• Dukku
• Funakaye
• Gombe
• Kaltungo
• Kwami
• Nafada
• Shongom
• Yamaltu/Deba

• Jigawa

• Gwiwa
• Gumel
• Yankwashi
• Kazaure
• Miga
• Maigatari
• Kiyawa
• Gwaram
• Dutse
• Buji
• Kafin Hausa
• Malam Madori
• Auyo
• Sule Tankarkar
• Gagarawa
• Roni
• Babura
• Jahun
• Kaugama
• Kiri Kasama
• Guri
• Garki
• Hadejia
• Taura
• Birnin Kudu
• Biriniwa
• Ringim

• Katsina

• Musawa
• Zango
• Dan Musa
• Sandamu
• Matazu
• Mashi
• Katsina
• Sabuwa
• Kaita
• Dutsi
• Dandume
• Batsari
• Jibia
• Danja
• Batagarawa
• Rimi
• Kankara
• Malumfashi
• Kafur
• Mani
• Funtua
• Kusada
• Bindawa
• Daura
• Mai'Adua
• Baure
• Faskari
• Dutsin Ma
• Bakori
• Kurfi
• Charanchi
• Kankia
• Ingawa
• Safana

• Zamfara

• Bungudu
• Birnin Magaji-Kiyaw
• Gusau
• Talata Mafara
• Zurmi
• Kaura Namoda
• Anka
• Maru
• Tsafe
• Shinkafi
• Bakura
• Gummi
• Maradun
• Bukkuyum

Context:

Over the past years, Nigeria has considerably expanded the availability of vaccination services for infants. Despite this progress on the supply side, demand for vaccinations remains relatively low. New Incentives encourage mothers to fully vaccinate their infants with cash transfers and thereby ensures their babies are protected against deadly diseases. The cash transfers allow the mothers to afford transport to the clinic and compensate them for lost income.

Key Duties:

• Enrolling beneficiaries at remote public clinics
• Monitor immunization services at your clinic
• Interact with clinic staff and beneficiaries
• Conduct high-quality rapid assessment
• Assist with other duties related to the program

Please note that this is a hands-on job for hard-working, dedicated young candidates.

Required Qualifications:

• Fluency in local languages/dialects spoken in Bauchi, especially Hausa. Please state the names of the languages/dialects you can speak and your fluency level for each language in your cover letter.
• Nigerian national already based in Bauchi State
• Minimum of National Diploma, ideally Bachelor degree, preferably in the field of health or other natural sciences
• Willingness to work at remote public clinics a few days per week and take public transport to reach them
• Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations
• Experience in collecting, synthesizing, and drawing conclusions from (health) data is desirable
• Careful attention to financial matters and management of funds
• Detail-oriented, diligent professional
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
• Very good communications and writing skills, English, Hausa, and dialects (verbal and written)
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, internet browsers, smartphones, and new communications technology in general
• Hard-working, result-oriented and loyal
• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure

Applications are accepted only online through Breezy HR and must include the following attachments:

• One-page CV
• A brief letter of motivation (maximum of 300 words)

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Job Summary

The Auditor will manage and optimize auditing activities for the assigned state, while also conducting objective unbiased audits of clinic operations and employee performance. The position is responsible for ensuring that the organization's operations and controls are accurate and fully compatible with standards and regulations within the spheres of operations.

Position Responsibilities

Audit (80%)

• • Provide accurate assessments and insightful recommendations. Assessing the operation’s compliance with the policies of the organization.
  • Provide vigilant, insightful, and thorough assessments of the possibility of employee, clinic staff, or community member fraud.
  • Talk with various stakeholders, including beneficiaries, to get feedback on program-related issues and gaps for the organization.
  • Confidentially carry out on-ground investigations against specific employees or operational areas.
  • Plan and review auditing activities, including reporting adherence to routine immunization procedure by clinic staff, and to program policies and cash management procedures by employees.
  • Observe, report, and escalate security issues communicated by employees, caregivers, and stakeholders to the Senior Field Manager.
  • Confirm and report that clinic gifts are being distributed as per the program schedule to stakeholders.
  • Ensure the ABAE Progress Poster is being updated.
  • Analyze risks related to fraud and financial loss and develop measures to reduce these risks.
  • Ensure the timely completion of audits.

Special Audit (10%)

• Conduct special audit assignments related to specific cases that will be assigned, especially related to disciplinary situations.

Security Awareness (5%)

• • Report all security incidents in areas of operations, including incidents that do not directly affect staff and/or operations.
  • Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of team members as applicable on the field.
  • Read and understand all Security documents within the context of operations, including SOPs and the Country Security Plan.

Other duties/Special Projects (5%)

• Other requests that may be assigned by Management.

Education and Work Experience

• • BSc or HND in Accounting or Finance; master’s degree and professional certification (such as ICAN or ACCA) would be a bonus.
  • Experience in analysis with a critical approach and good knowledge of auditing processes. Good expertise in risk management and compliance are required, as well as high reliability and strong organizational skills.

Skills and Competencies

• • Preferably a candidate already based in Jigawa or Katsina State.
  • 2+ years experience of working in an auditor position or as a field staff involved in operations activities.
  • Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations.
  • Careful attention to financial matters and management of funds.
  • Detail-oriented and diligent professional.
  • Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality.
  • Very good communication skills in English and Hausa dialects (verbal and written).
  • Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, internet browsers, smartphones, and new communications technology in general.
  • Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure.
  • Profound knowledge of auditing and control requirements and practices.
  • Familiarity with accounting software.