Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education, and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an organization with robust interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is proposing to implement an 18-month GAVI-supported Routine Immunization (RI) and Primary Health Care (PHC) Integration Project in 11 priority Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. The project aims to strengthen equitable access to quality RI and integrated PHC services, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations, through community-driven and health systems strengthening approaches.

The intervention will be implemented in collaboration with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and other stakeholders to improve immunization coverage, reduce the number of zero-dose and under-immunized children, strengthen community engagement and accountability, enhance health workforce capacity, improve data-driven decision-making, and support efficient supply chain systems for sustainable service delivery.

The project aligns with national and state priorities on PHC revitalization, immunization equity, and health system strengthening, with the overall goal of improving maternal, newborn, child health, and immunization outcomes in Kaduna State.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

SENIOR CBO COORDINATOR: The Senior CBO Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating all community-based organization (CBO) activities to strengthen community systems and enhance participation in immunization services. This includes developing and implementing strategies for social mobilization and demand generation, promoting vaccine acceptance, and addressing hesitancy through culturally appropriate communication and outreach initiatives. The role involves managing and building the capacity of CBO partners, ensuring effective planning, performance monitoring, and alignment with project goals, donor requirements, and national priorities. Additionally, the coordinator oversees monitoring and evaluation of community interventions, supports data collection and reporting, and documents key outcomes and lessons learned. The position also requires active stakeholder engagement and advocacy with community leaders, government agencies, and partners, as well as providing supportive supervision to ensure quality implementation of field activities. Finally, the coordinator ensures compliance with safeguarding standards, organizational policies, and donor regulations while promoting accountability, ethical conduct, and community trust.                                                                                 

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Health Education, Development Studies, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in public health, Social Work, Development Studies, Community Health, or related field is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5–7 years relevant experience in community systems strengthening, social mobilization, community health programming, or donor-funded public health projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with CBOs, CSOs, faith-based organizations, and grassroots community structures.
• Experience working on GAVI, DoS, Global Fund, UNICEF, WHO, or related donor-funded programs is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of immunization systems, PHC programming, and community engagement strategies in Nigeria.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, partner coordination, and capacity strengthening.
• Strong facilitation, communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and field-based environments.
• Knowledge of Kaduna State operational context and local languages is an added advantage.

Method of application: Interested and qualified Candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-ProgMgtJobs@ahnigeria.org.ng

Vacancy closes: Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview