Verification officers jobs at LAFIYA NIGERIA
Job Announcement: Data Verification Officer (DVO)
Organisation: Lafiya Nigeria
Position Title: Data Verification Officer (DVO)
Job Type: Full-time (12-month renewable contract, subject to funding and performance)
Location Options: Sokoto State | Bauchi State | Jigawa State | Cross River State
Number of Vacancies: 4
Reports To: Data Quality and Field Lead
Remuneration: ₦580,000 gross monthly + Comprehensive Benefits Package
About the Role
Lafiya Nigeria is seeking four dedicated and analytical Data Verification Officers (DVOs) to join our team. The successful candidates will play a critical role in supporting field data verification, monitoring, evaluation, reporting accuracy, and accountability across Lafiya’s community-based healthcare programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Data Verification & Field Oversight: Plan and conduct regular field data verification visits, spot checks, and independent audits of programme registers, stock records, and submitted data.
Programme Support: Support Lafiya Sisters with accurate data recording, reporting, and proper data collection tool usage.
Data Reconciliation & System Integration: Investigate discrepancies between Lafiya’s internal records and national health information systems; support government data quality assessments and validation exercises to provide verified community-level data for planning and resource allocation.
Inventory & Supply Chain Supervision: Conduct independent stock counts, reconcile inventory records, and identify and report supply chain or logistics challenges.
Technical Support & Reporting: Install, configure, and troubleshoot SurveyCTO and other digital data collection platforms; prepare clear, actionable reports with recommendations for improving data quality.
Required Qualifications & Competencies
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field (equivalent relevant experience will also be considered).
Work Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), data collection, or programme operations.
Preferred experience in field data collection, verification, or supervisory visits.
Experience working with primary healthcare facilities or community health workers is a strong advantage.
Technical Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (lookups, pivot tables, data analysis).
Hands-on experience with mobile data tools (SurveyCTO, ODK, CommCare) is highly preferred.
Knowledge of DHIS2 and NHLMIS is an advantage.
Language & Soft Skills:
Professional fluency in English, alongside Hausa or Pidgin (location-dependent).
Strong organisational, communication, and technical writing skills.
High integrity, strict attention to detail, and a strong sense of accountability.
Willingness and ability to work independently and travel frequently to rural communities within assigned states.
Compensation & Employee Benefits
Salary: ₦580,000 gross monthly
Leave: 40 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) and 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave
Health Coverage: HMO health insurance
Tools & Allowances: Laptop, official phone, communication/data allowance, and full travel reimbursements
Work Environment: Possible access to co-working spaces and direct mentorship from experienced organizational leaders
Recruitment Process
Stage 1: Application & Assessment – Online application submission and multiple-choice assessment.
Stage 2: Test Task – Practical assessment (approx. 1–3 hours).
Stage 3: Interview – 1-hour final interview with the selection panel.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
