Program Field Officer, West and Central Africa At miraclefeet

MiracleFeet is leading the way to address one of the largest causes of physical disability in the world. Along with discrimination, children living with disabilities often face neglect, poverty, and abuse. We are building a global movement to ensure every child born with clubfoot has access to life-changing treatment.

Clubfoot knows no boundaries—more than 5 million children live with the pain and stigma of untreated clubfoot globally. The passionate team at MiracleFeet brings high-quality, low-cost solutions to communities in 30+ countries where the need is most urgent. We partner with local health systems to deliver simple treatment that results in full correction of clubfoot. Treatment of clubfoot achieves much more than improved mobility; it creates a bridge to vital healthcare access and a lifetime of dignity and economic productivity for children and their families.

In West and Central Africa, our program focus countries include The Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Republic of Congo, Senegal, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Our proven, scalable model is supported by a suite of custom measurement and evaluation tools developed with our partners. To date, MiracleFeet has delivered quality clubfoot treatment to more than 113,000 children in 510 clinics in 39 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa. We invite you to learn more about our unique model and our impact here.

Our Team: Culture

Be part of our mission to create a world where every child born with clubfoot gets the top-notch treatment they deserve! At our organization, we’re all about making a difference. Our diverse crew includes health wizards, trailblazing thinkers, data enthusiasts, and change makers from around the globe. Together, we’re committed to putting an end to clubfoot challenges everywhere! Our work environment is all about teamwork, respect, and support. We value every member of our team and champion out-of-the-box ideas and inventive solutions in everything we do. Join us and let’s celebrate creativity while changing lives.

Summary

The Program Field Officer (PFO) will support the facilitation, development, and implementation of national-driven programs aimed at timely and equitable treatment of children with clubfoot in the West and Central African (WCA) region. The PFO will assist the program team in leading MiracleFeet’s Nigeria program, strengthening and scaling efforts, communicating with field partners and stakeholders, reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring MiracleFeet-supported clubfoot treatment initiatives. The responsibilities of the PFO will include staying informed about relevant issues, trends, and policy developments related to clubfoot and public health; establishing and nurturing relationships with other key stakeholders, particularly partners; and participating in stakeholder collaborations. Additionally, the PFO will participate in cross-programmatic and organization-wide activities. The PFO will report to the Program Manager, West and Central Africa, and collaborate closely with the rest of the program management team. The position is based in Nigeria.

Essential Functions

Program Development, Monitoring and Strategic Planning

Under the guidance of the Director of Programs and in collaboration with the Programs Team, develop, refine, and implement MiracleFeet’s organizational priorities and strategic approaches.
Monitor developments in the public health field to identify emerging needs, gaps, and opportunities in alignment with MiracleFeet’s Operating Plan.
Collaborate with colleagues and external parties to facilitate regional and thematic knowledge exchange to promote learning among partners and clubfoot champions in the region.
Work collaboratively with other MiracleFeet team members and partners on cross-program projects, such as development of conference presentations, fundraising, and support for general programs’ initiatives.
Work to advocate and support the implementation of MiracleFeet innovation projects in compliance with each country partner’s national policy or relevant guidelines.
Participate in the advancement of organization-wide initiatives, including working groups or task forces.

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Applications will be accepted until July 14th, 2025, or until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this role is September 2025.

Encouraging Applicants of All Backgrounds

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, especially people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. No matter one’s background, the new Program Field Officer West and Central Africa must value and advocate for inclusion and equity.

MiracleFeet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment.

MiracleFeet is proud of our organizational values of collaboration, ambition, integrity, and justice, and expect staff to demonstrate these values in all behaviors and professional interactions. Please watch our mission video: https://www.miraclefeet.org/videos/miraclefeets-mission

For additional information, refer to our website: www.miraclefeet.org