JOB PURPOSE:
Manage, coordinate and monitor health programmes including integrated primary health care, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition and immunization, with a focus on improving polio vaccination coverage in hard-to-reach areas of Borno State. Provide technical guidance to field teams, strengthen programme quality, improve data collection and analysis, and ensure accurate, timely reporting. Coordinate closely with the State Ministry of Health and EPI Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support planning, implementation and monitoring of medical activities in line with project plans, mission strategy and technical standards. Contribute to annual planning, budget reviews, proposals and donor reporting. Supervise Medical Activity Managers and promote harmonized, high-quality service delivery. Monitor programme quality, progress and outcomes and report challenges and emerging health concerns. Maintain relationships with donors, authorities, partners and health actors. Participate in EPI and health-sector coordination meetings. Support expansion of immunization coverage in hard-to-reach areas. Coach and evaluate medical teams and strengthen staff capacity. Coordinate recruitment, induction, training, performance management and development of medical staff. Conduct monitoring visits to project locations. Review HMIS data for accuracy, completeness and reliability. Support health-awareness events including World Polio Day. Compile and submit high-quality donor reports on time.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced university degree in Medicine (MBBS) or another paramedical discipline. Specialization in Tropical Medicine or a master’s degree in Public Health is desirable. Minimum 5 years’ relevant senior management experience with a humanitarian organization in fragile or unstable environments. Previous polio immunization programme management experience is preferred. Computer literacy in Word, Excel and internet use. Experience with donor compliance and reporting. Leadership, people management, strategic vision, results orientation, flexibility and understanding of humanitarian principles are required. Proficiency in written and spoken English. Hausa and Kanuri are assets.

HOW TO APPLY:
Complete the application form and attach your CV and cover letter using the format Surname_Position you applied for. Apply no later than Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:00 PM. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. INTERSOS encourages applications from women, minorities, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities. Successful candidates must comply with and promote INTERSOS’s PSEA Policy. More information: https://www.intersos.org/en/what-we-do/nigeria/