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Lga Coordinator

Evidence Action·Oyo, Nigeria·Full Time·Volunteer
Hospitalityentry-levelFull TimeVolunteer
-Closes 9 Jan 2027

Evidence Action's mission is to fill the gap between what is effective in global health and development and what is implemented at scale. One of our flagship programs is the Deworm the World Initiative, which envisions a world where all at-risk children have improved health, increased access to education and better livelihoods potential as a result of being free of intestinal worms.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: LGA Coordinator

Location: Shaki West - Oyo Employment Type: Full-time

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 intervention

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.

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At a glance

Company

Evidence Action

Location

Oyo, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Volunteer

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

January 9, 2027

Created

November 9, 2026

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