States Partnerships Manager (Supply-Side)

Organization Overview New Incentives - All Babies Are Equal Initiative is an evidence-based organization working to increase childhood vaccination rates through conditional cash transfers. Our work depends on strong field operations, accurate reporting, accountability, and protection of program integrity. While caregivers and infants remain our top priority, our operations are guided by integrity, evidence, and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

States Partnerships Manager (Supply-Side) Full-time Permanent Staff Currently residing in an ABAE-operating state (Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Niger, Yobe, Zamfara) or willing to relocate to one. Expert experience with DHIS2 platform. Experience working with National or State Health Ministry or Primary Health Care Agencies. MSc or PhD in public health or any health or social sciences discipline. At least 10 years prior experience working for a health non-profit or national health Ministry, Department, or Agency. Key responsibilities include vaccine supply management, RI logistics stakeholder engagement, supervision of the supply-side unit, and organizational representation.

Description

• The States Partnerships Manager (Supply-Side) will be responsible for growing and implementing NI-ABAE’s strategic interventions to improve vaccine supply and cold chain efficiency in Northern Nigeria. As a Manager, the SPM will supervise 4-5 officer-level staff in the stakeholder relations unit, in addition to other responsibilities that this senior manager will have. We seek a candidate with extensive experience in vaccine logistics in Northern Nigeria, as well as robust knowledge and technical expertise related to the DHIS2 platform.
• The ideal candidate is innovative and data-oriented, leveraging their existing strong network and partnerships in the vaccine logistics space to support our efforts in drastically reducing the intensity of vaccine stockouts in the states where we operate. We are looking for a candidate who is prepared to work at all levels (facility to national) to create and refine effective systems. The ideal candidate should be growth-oriented, an effective manager, and prepared to offer substantial organizational leadership against one of NI-ABAE’s primary organizational targets.