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Open to:                            All Qualified Applicants
Opening date:                 4th February 2026
Closing date:                   13th February 2026
Job Title:                          State Field Coordinator
Duration:                         1 Year (With the possibility of extension)
Work hours:                     Full-time
Duty Station:                 Zamfara State

Background:

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit organization established in 2005 with a
mission to improve human health through the strengthening and expansion of applied epidemiology and laboratory capacity in partnership with Ministries of Health/National Public Health Institutes, Non- Governmental Organizations, international agencies, private sector, and other public health agencies.

Azithromycin Mass Drug Administration has been proven to save lives rapidly, cost-effectively, and equitably, particularly in high-mortality settings. This intervention contributes to reducing preventable childhood deaths and achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which aims to eliminate preventable deaths in children under five and reduce mortality to fewer than 25 deaths per 1,000 live births by 2030.

Nigeria since 2020 have been part of the Resiliency through Azithromycin for Children (REACH) Network under the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Gates Foundation, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research and implementing partners. The SARMAAN I project was implemented across selected states with mass administration of Azithromycin to children aged 1-11 months. Findings from the project led to the commencement of SARMAAN II project with a target to children aged 1-59 months.
AFENET is implementing the project in Zamfara state.

Position Description:
The State Field Coordinator will coordinate project pre-implementation, implementation, and post implementation activities in the state. This role is instrumental in ensuring that the project is carried out in an accountable manner, with the provision of technical support to the state and LGA teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of project activities with the polio immunization activities. The State Field Coordinator will provide oversight functions across all the implementing LGAs in the state ensuring project activities are carried out within approved timelines.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Roles will include but are not limited to

Support the national project team in the conduct of state and LGA level advocacy and engagement meetings
Coordinates project activities at the state and LGA levels
Work under the AFENET State Team Lead and provide regular updates on the program activities
Work in synergy with other AFENET projects in the State
Collaborate with the government and other implementing partners in the state for implementation of Azithromycin mass drug administration, ensuring integration into polio immunization activities
Provide technical support in the conduct of integrated microplanning and validation processes
Coordinate the demand creation and community engagement strategies at the state and LGA levels
Work with state and LGA teams on the identification, training, deployment and performance management of implementation team for Azithromycin mass drug administration
Work with the state and LGA teams in the development of the team’s daily implementation plan
Provide routine and periodic implementation feedback to the national project team
Provide implementation updates at state daily evening review meetings and follow up on identified actions
Conduct supportive supervisory field visits across the implementing LGAs in the state to ensure quality in activity implementation
Support the Supply Chain Officer in the coordination of supply chain management activities including reverse logistics, working closely with the State Polio Program team
Provide oversight functions to project officers at the LGA levels as well as the contracted 3 PL team
Represent AFENET in SARMAAN II Consortium partners meetings and other relevant meetings at state level
Facilitate the conduct of post-implementation review meetings
Perform other duties as may be required/assigned by the supervisor

Qualification and work experience required:

Masters’s degree in public health or a related field. MPH in field epidemiology practice will be an added advantage.
Proven experience as a project coordinator, with a minimum of 5 years of public health experience.
Experience in leading projects from initiation to completion.
Proficiency in the use of epidemiological tools and software

Required skills and competencies:

Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including government, development partners and implementing partners in the health sector
Ability to identify and flag problems in a dynamic project environment.
Strong management, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
Attention to detail in project planning and execution.
Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa and English language
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office tools

Duration and Timeline
This position is a 1-year contract, with the possibility of extension based on project needs, performance and availability of funding for the project. The expected start date is 01 March 2026.

How to apply
Interested applicants for this position should visit the AFENET Human Resource web application

https://vacancy.afenetnigeria.net/hr/career_vacancy%20List.php and submit their application. The application package should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and necessary certificates and testimonials. Candidates should indicate the appropriate position in their application letter.
AFENET is an equal-opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.