Service Delivery Advisor

~ Position Open ~

Service Delivery Advisor

Abuja

Job Description

The Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is a leading indigenous non-governmental organization with a track record of implementing high-impact public health interventions across the country.

ARFH, in partnership with Village Reach, is implementing a GAVI-funded HPV Vaccine Technical Assistance Project to support the routine delivery of HPV vaccination in selected states.

We seek an experienced Vaccine Preventable Disease Expert for a short-term consultancy:

Position: Service Delivery Advisor

Location: Abuja

Duration: January – June 2026

Specific Responsibilities

Represent ARFHat national and sub-national fora, including NRITWG, HPVV TWG/NTWG, SERICC/TWGs, and RIWGs, presenting TA findings, supporting 9-year-old eligibility screening, triangulation practice, and stock/readiness measures.
Maintain structured liaison with NPHCDA/National Logistics Working Groups, SPHCDA/Boards, Education authorities (SUBEB), and implementing partners, document decisions and track actions to closure.
Lead/provide guidance for LGA microplanning for MR+HPVV integration, RI sessions, and MNCHW (team mix, session mix, school mapping, settlement coverage, DIPs, transport, commodities).
Embed school-linked delivery models with clear daily HPVV targets and defaulter tracking.
Adapt, pilot, and scale the 9-year-old screening tool; institutionalize use across facility, outreach, and school points.
Establish SOPs for triangulatingschool registers, community line-lists, facility RI registers/tally sheets, and DHIS2; run daily reconciliation during campaigns.
Mentor HCWs-vaccinators/recorders on client flow, AEFI, documentation (HPVV cards, tallies, summary forms), and integration within RI.
Support school access protocols (letters/approvals, parental engagement where applicable) and community entry.
Facilitate forecasting, pre-positioning, and in-week redistribution, conduct spot checks on cold chain, session logistics, and wastage control.
Participate in Review meetings during RI/MR implementation; run rapid DQAs, daily performance reviews, and course correction.
Provide On- the Job TA to HCWs, LGA M&E officers, and school health teachers on screening, documentation, and communication; conduct on-the-job mentoring and joint supervision.
Prepare and submit high quality reports to the management of ARFH on implementation of the project at determined intervals
Provide strategic leadership to ARFH’s state level consultants on the project.
Compile lessons learned, success stories, and a state close-out document(what worked/why/how to sustain), with routinization actions and SOPs.

Required Experience

Advanced degree in Public Health/Health Management/Pharmacy (MPH or equivalent); clinical background (MBBS/Pharm/RN/RPHN) strongly preferred.
Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in Routine Immunization service delivery in Nigeria, including microplanning, SIAs (e.g., MR/Polio), and HPV introduction/scale-up.
Demonstrated leadership in school-based vaccination, LGA supervision, and DQA/DHIS2 use; strong quantitative analysis (Excel; dashboarding).

Minimum Qualifications

Proven coordination with NPHCDA/SPHCDA/LGAs and education sector; experience representing organizations at NRITWG/HPVV TWGor equivalent forums.
Excellent facilitation, mentoring, and report writing, fluency in English (local language an advantage).
Strong leadership and supportive supervisory skills
Outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with national and sub-national health teams.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal communication, and report writing skills.
Availability to travel ≥60% within assigned states.

Method of Application

Applicants should complete the online form at [https://forms.gle/AP8NFYTLuq6Ch9Hw9] and send a single MS Word document containing their CV and cover letter explaining their suitability for the position to programs@arfh-ng.org on or before 3^rd February, 2026.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged, as the recruitment process may be concluded once suitable candidates are identified.

Please clearly indicate the position title in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

~ Position Open ~