Job Position for Manager, Program – Immunization Demand Generation (Consultant)
Job Title: Manager, Program – Immunization Demand Generation (Consultant)
Organization: Evidence Action
Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria (With regular travel to Nasarawa and Oyo States)
Employment Type: Consultant | On-Site
Reports To: Deputy Country Director, Evidence Action Nigeria
Supervises: State Coordinators (2)
About Evidence Action & The Programme
Evidence Action scales high-impact, cost-effective interventions to relieve poverty for millions around the globe. In partnership with relevant government stakeholders and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), Evidence Action is launching the Immunization Demand Generation (IDG) Pilot Programme.
Running from approximately October 2026 to September 2027, this pilot will test evidence-based approaches to increase childhood immunization uptake and completion across five Local Government Areas (LGAs) each in Nasarawa and Oyo States. The pilot tests three core interventions:
Digital Reminders: SMS and/or voice messages sent directly to caregivers.
Community Ambassadors: Local advocates sharing vaccination information through social networks.
Targeted Incentives: Transport support and the integration of Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (SQ-LNS) with health services in select areas.
Position Summary
The Program Manager will provide overall strategic coordination, technical direction, and delivery oversight for the IDG pilot across both operational states. Based in Evidence Action’s Abuja Country Office, you will drive programme quality, manage state level execution, lead government and stakeholder relationships, and supervise two State Coordinators.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme Management & Leadership
Lead overall execution, coordination, and strategy for the IDG pilot across Nasarawa and Oyo States.
Develop SOPs, implementation materials, tools, and programme guidance.
Finalize participating LGAs, wards, and health facilities in close coordination with State Governments.
Manage, mentor, and build capacity for two field-based State Coordinators.
Identify, manage, and escalate implementation risks, bottlenecks, and resource requirements.
2. Component Oversight
Digital Reminders: Lead implementation, guiding caregiver data processing, reminder content/timing, and health facility integration.
Community Ambassadors: Oversee the selection, onboarding, and engagement of ambassadors, alongside vaccine messaging development.
Targeted Incentives: Direct the delivery of transport support and the integration of SQ-LNS distribution into immunization workflows.
3. Capacity Building & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as Evidence Action’s key liaison with national, State, and LGA government bodies and technical partners (including J-PAL).
Coordinate training and orientation for health facility personnel using standard government immunization protocols.
Maintain proactive communication with designated focal persons and serve as the main point of escalation.
4. Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE)
Collaborate with research and technical partners to execute monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Use real-time implementation data to make data-driven course corrections and refine operational tactics.
Synthesize findings and share actionable learning with state and technical partners.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. Master of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent is highly desirable.
Experience: 5–7 years of experience managing public health or Social and Behavior Change (SBC) programs in Nigeria.
Technical Background: Background in immunization, maternal and child health (MCH), or nutrition interventions preferred.
Team Management: Proven experience direct-managing and mentoring field-based teams across multiple geographical locations.
Government Relations: Strong track record of working alongside Ministries of Health and State/LGA administrative structures in Nigeria.
Research & Data: Experience with programme monitoring/evaluation designs (e.g., RCTs or pilot evaluations) and data-informed decision-making.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Nasarawa and Oyo States.
Key Competencies
Exceptional program management, multi-stream organizational skills, and sound judgment.
Outstanding stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
Strong problem-solving abilities within dynamic, multi-partner environments.
Eligibility & Compliance
Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Nigeria. Evidence Action cannot sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.
Equal Opportunity: Evidence Action is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and inclusion.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are passionate about scaling cost-effective public health solutions, submit your application via the official portal below:
