Job Openings at New Incentives

New Incentives is a pioneer in a growing movement of giving small incentives to caregivers whose infants get immunized, while increasing awareness of the health benefits of childhood vaccinations.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Field Officer (Entry-level)

Job Location: Bauchi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• 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 Gombe 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 Gombe 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Fluency in local languages/dialects spoken in Gombe, 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 Gombe State
• Minimum of National Diploma, ideally a Bachelor's 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
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
• Very good communication and writing skills, English, Hausa, and dialects (verbal and written)
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
• 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
• 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.

Application Closing Date: 10th September, 2024.

Click here to apply online

Note
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

2.) Field Officer (Entry-level)

Job Location: Gombe
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• 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 Gombe 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 Gombe State and must already be based/reside in one of the following towns: Akko, Balanga, Billiri, Dukku, Funakaye, Gombe, Kaltungo, Kwami, NafadaShongom, Yamaltu/Deba.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Fluency in local languages/dialects spoken in Gombe, 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 Gombe State
• Minimum of National Diploma, ideally Bachelor degree, preferably in the field of health or other natural sciences
• 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
• 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
• 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.

Application Closing Date: 10th September, 2024.

Click here to apply online

Note
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

3.) Safety & Security Officer

Job Location: Jigawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Staff Communications

• Communicate regularly with Field Managers and Field Officers
• Contact Mostly High and Medium-rated clinics for security update
• Back check with Field Officers to confirm if they get security advisory
• Prioritize High/Medium risk clinics in making contact (each clinic, particularly in Zamfara and Katsina should be called twice weekly)
• Special reports generated from staff members should be documented (if necessary) and inform the Security Manager
• Confirmation of security incidents reported by staff

Stakeholders Communications

• Directly contact Stakeholders like those in our security networks and community gatekeepers for security update
• Using the clinic schedule, stakeholders should be contacted a day before clinic day
• Special reports generated that indicate heightened risk for visiting staff should be shared with Security Manager via phone call after registering on myDay to determine if staff visit is safe or otherwise
• Prioritize calls to High and Medium risk clinics

Security Incident Review

• Review low risk reported security incidents
• Contact staff directly to understand content of report
• Give recommendations where necessary
• Assign necessary actions to relevant Field Managers
• Security report
• Draft Security Reports and assign and confirm actions taken

Security Assessment

• Assist the Security Manager and Assistant Security Manager in conducting and confirming Security Assessments of all operational clinics and LGAs through in-person visits and information
• Conduct security assessment of facilities (hotels, training venues) and car hire vendors
• Shadow Field Officers to clinics to understand the degree of adherence to security measures and gaps for training
• Complement the Security Manager in training decisions and delivery
• Perform such roles as assigned by the Assistant Security Manager, Security Manager, and Security Director in supporting expatriate visits to Nigeria

Incident Management

• Assume responsibilities related to incident management by taking initial steps and reporting the same to the Assistant Security Manager and Security Manager. Where an incident is critical, report directly to the Security Director.
• As guided by the Security Manager, perform delegated duties during critical incident management.

Requirements

• BSc or its equivalent in Social Sciences discipline ;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar capacity for an NGO ;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English

Skills and Competencies Requirement:

• Preferably a former security forces (military or paramilitary) but not most
• Candidate must be willing to reside in Jigawa upon resumption (if successful)
• Good organizational skills, effective time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize tasks
• Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in a multicultural and multiethnic environment
• Critical thinker and possess problem solving attitude
• Skilled in conducting security assessments and context analysis
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
• Very good communication and writing skills, English, Hausa and dialects (verbal and written)
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
• Ability to deliver high quality work in short periods of time and to work under pressure
• Adaptability to changing nature of humanitarian work and operational difficulties
• Willingness to frequent field missions for assessments even on short notices
• Careful attention to details
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, internet browsers, smartphones and ICT in general. Ability to use Google Doc, Google Sheet and AppSheet would be a bonus.
• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure
• Proficiency in the English Language (conversation, reading, and writing) is required
• Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is required.

Application Closing Date: 12th August, 2024.

Click here to apply online