Data Verification Officer at Lafiya
Job Title: Data Verification Officer
Company: Lafiya
Location: Sokoto, Bauchi, Jigawa and Cross River (one position in each state; four positions available)
Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month renewable contract (subject to funding and performance)
Salary: ₦580,000 gross monthly, plus benefits
Reports To: Data Quality and Field Lead
About the Company
Lafiya is a nonprofit organisation committed to making contraception accessible to anyone who needs it, regardless of where they live. Through its network of female health professionals known as Lafiya Sisters, the organisation provides information and delivers contraceptive products directly to underserved communities.
Founded in 2021, Lafiya operates a community-based programme across six states in Nigeria, managing more than 600 Lafiya Sisters. The organisation also partners with government institutions to develop sustainable financing models for contraception procurement and address critical data and service delivery gaps.
To date, Lafiya has supported more than one million women through its last-mile approach. The organisation is funded by impact-focused institutions, including GiveWell, Mulago Foundation, Dovetail Impact Foundation, The Life You Can Save and Founders Pledge. Its long-term ambition is to reach 20 million women with family planning services by 2030 while expanding into four countries.
Job Summary
Lafiya is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for the position of Data Verification Officer (DVO).
The successful candidates will ensure the accuracy, accountability and integrity of programme data by independently verifying field records, conducting spot checks and reconciling stock information. The role involves identifying discrepancies, mentoring Lafiya Sisters on accurate data reporting and providing evidence-based recommendations to improve programme data quality.
The Data Verification Officer will work as part of the central Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) department, collaborating with state programme teams, facility staff, government counterparts and other relevant stakeholders.
The position is field-based and requires frequent travel within the assigned state, including rural communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and Target Spot Checks: Use the Prioritisation Tool to assess Lafiya Sisters across internal, counselling-quality and national-reporting metrics. Develop monthly visit schedules based on identified priorities and previous findings.
- Conduct Field Verification: Visit Lafiya Sisters and healthcare facilities to verify data accuracy, check stock records and cross-reference physical records against organisational systems.
- Mentor Lafiya Sisters: Provide on-the-spot guidance on completing registers, submitting accurate information through SurveyCTO and meeting reporting standards.
- Verify Counselling Data: Review counselling submissions and records for accuracy and completeness, escalating discrepancies to the Data Quality and Field Lead.
- Investigate Data Discrepancies: Investigate inconsistencies between Lafiya’s records and national reporting systems, including DHIS2 and NHLMIS, and identify facility registration or reporting gaps.
- Provide Technical Assistance to Government: Support state and LGA counterparts on community-level data quality, verification, reporting and utilisation.
- Support Data Quality Assessments: Participate in government-led data quality assessments, validation exercises and state Monitoring and Evaluation technical working group meetings.
- Contribute to Government Planning: Provide verified community-level service delivery and commodity data for quantification, forecasting and resource allocation.
- Conduct Stock Counts: Carry out independent cycle counts at the Central Medical Store and reconcile physical stock balances against available records.
- Report Supply Chain Issues: Identify and promptly report supply chain and logistics challenges to the State Programme Manager and Operations team.
- Respond to Internal Data Requests: Address routine data-related questions from colleagues across the organisation concerning the assigned state.
- Support Data Collection Tools: Install and configure SurveyCTO on Lafiya Sisters’ phones, provide technical assistance during training sessions and troubleshoot reporting challenges.
- Identify Training Needs: Use field observations to identify gaps in data collection and reporting practices and communicate recommendations to the relevant programme teams.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least two years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation, data collection or programme operations.
- Experience conducting field data collection, verification or supervision visits is an advantage.
- Experience working with community health workers or at primary healthcare facility level is an added advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Professional fluency in English and Hausa or Pidgin, depending on the assigned location.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including lookups, pivot tables and the use of scoring tools.
- Experience with mobile data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO, ODK or CommCare is highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of DHIS2 and NHLMIS, or the ability to learn these systems quickly.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to independently plan visits, manage multiple assignments and submit reports on time.
- High standards of integrity, accountability and commitment to accurate reporting and safeguarding.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to investigate discrepancies and recommend practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback respectfully.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned state, including rural communities, and work flexibly when required.
- Good understanding of the cultural context of the communities served by Lafiya.
Why Should You Apply?
This is an opportunity to contribute to strengthening the quality, transparency and accountability of Lafiya’s programmes. The Data Verification Officer will play an important role in ensuring that programme data is accurate and that supply chains remain transparent, supporting effective service delivery.
The position also provides exposure to state-level programme operations and central Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems, offering valuable experience for a career in programme management, monitoring and evaluation or public health operations.
Successful candidates will join a growing, supportive and ambitious organisation that encourages initiative, professional development and meaningful contributions.
Benefits include:
- 40 days of paid annual leave, inclusive of national holidays.
- Fully paid 16 weeks of maternity leave.
- Laptop and phone.
- Communications data allowance.
- Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) insurance cover.
- Travel reimbursements.
- Possibility of access to a co-working space.
- Opportunity to work closely with collaborative and experienced senior leaders.
Recruitment Process
The recruitment process consists of three stages:
Stage 1: Application Form and Assessment
Candidates will submit their CVs and complete an online multiple-choice assessment to evaluate their suitability for the position.
Stage 2: Test Task
Shortlisted candidates will undertake a practical task lasting approximately one to three hours, designed to reflect the responsibilities of the role.
Stage 3: Interview
Candidates who progress to the final stage will participate in a one-hour interview. This will also provide an opportunity to ask questions about the organisation and the position.
Lafiya is committed to a transparent recruitment process and will provide feedback at Stage 3.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by completing the application form through the link below:
Application Link: https://tally.so/r/BEKK0N
Applicants should submit their CVs and complete the required online assessment as part of the application process.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified