Adhoc Assessors Job Opportunities Across Nigeria at AfriHealth Metrics

The Nigerian healthcare ecosystem is undergoing a massive shift toward structured accountability, standardisation, and quality assurance. At the heart of this transformation is AfriHealth Metrics, an independent healthcare intelligence and rating organisation. To strengthen health facility evaluations nationwide, AfriHealth Metrics has opened applications for Adhoc Assessors across multiple states in Nigeria.

This nationwide recruitment campaign targets qualified medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, engineering, and public health professionals who want to participate in evaluating primary, secondary, and tertiary health institutions. If you are looking for field-based, flexible medical consulting work with competitive compensation, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the roles, requirements, evaluation frameworks, and step-by-step application process.

Overview of the AfriHealth Metrics Assessment Programme

Healthcare evaluation requires rigorous, objective data collection directly at the point of care. AfriHealth Metrics conducts nationwide facility reviews through its proprietary framework—the Facility Readiness and Performance Index (FRPI™). The FRPI program measures healthcare infrastructure, staff preparedness, clinical compliance, equipment standards, and service delivery across both public and private health centres.

Because healthcare needs vary drastically across urban centres like Lagos and rural local government areas in northern and eastern states, field-based assessors are essential. As an Adhoc Assessor, you will be deployed to inspect selected medical facilities, conduct interviews, review records, calibrate clinical equipment, and submit data-driven reports.

Key Program Highlights:

• Engagement Type: Adhoc / Field-based short-term engagements.
• Target Coverage: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Health Facilities across 12 designated states.
• Compensation: Competitive daily assessment rates plus field allowances.
• Training: Structured pre-deployment orientation on FRPI scoring tools and digital data collection software.

Participating States and Deployment Locations

The assessment exercise is structured to cover major geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Applicants must be residing in or willing to travel across the target states for in-person evaluations.

The recruitment covers the following states:

• South West: Lagos State, Ekiti State
• North Central & FCT: Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), Niger State
• North West: Zamfara State, Sokoto State, Kebbi State, Jigawa State
• North East: Bauchi State, Adamawa State
• South East & South South: Enugu State, Rivers State

If you are located in or near these geographic zones, you can apply for assessment field slots within your region.

Available Adhoc Assessor Positions

AfriHealth Metrics is recruiting for five specialized technical roles. Each role focuses on a distinct pillar of health facility infrastructure and service delivery.

1. Adhoc Clinical Assessor: Medical Doctor

Clinical Assessors evaluate direct patient care quality, emergency response readiness, infection control, and medical personnel availability. They serve as the primary evaluators for clinical governance and diagnostic accuracy.

Core Responsibilities:

• Inspect inpatient and outpatient units, maternal/child care wards, and emergency response setups.
• Evaluate clinical protocols, treatment guidelines compliance, and patient safety records.
• Review clinical staffing levels, shift schedules, and professional credential compliance.
• Audit infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and waste management protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent qualification.
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Valid Annual Practising Licence.
• Minimum of five (5) years post-MBBS clinical or health management experience.
• Willingness to travel locally within assigned state coverage zones.

2. Adhoc Assessor: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Diagnostic accuracy is fundamental to modern healthcare. Laboratory assessors evaluate diagnostic readiness, reagent chains, equipment calibration, and biosafety.

Core Responsibilities:

• Inspect facility laboratory units across haematology, microbiology, chemical pathology, and histopathology.
• Assess the functionality, servicing logs, and calibration of analytical instruments.
• Audit cold chain maintenance, storage of diagnostic reagents, and inventory management.
• Evaluate internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assurance (EQA) documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) or equivalent degree.
• Full registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
• Valid practising licence.
• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification lab experience.
• Field mobility and willingness to perform onsite facility visits.

3. Adhoc Assessor: Pharmacist

Pharmaceutical supply chain integrity ensures safe medication access. Pharmacist assessors evaluate medicine stocks, storage conditions, controlled substance handling, and dispensing safety.

Core Responsibilities:

• Evaluate essential medicines availability and stockout frequency.
• Inspect pharmacy infrastructure, temperature monitoring systems, and cold storage units.
• Audit procurement practices, prescription tracking, and dangerous drug logs.
• Assess vaccine storage and immunization commodity chains where applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D).
• Full registration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN).
• Valid Annual Practising Licence.
• Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification pharmacy experience.
• Ability to travel across health facilities within designated locations.

4. Adhoc Assessor: Biomedical Engineer

A medical facility cannot function efficiently without safe and operational bio-engineering infrastructure. Biomedical Engineers assess critical machines—ranging from oxygen plants and autoclaves to ventilators and diagnostic monitors.

Core Responsibilities:

• Inspect state, power, and operational stability of clinical equipment.
• Audit facility equipment records, preventative maintenance contracts, and breakdown response times.
• Review electrical safety systems, backup power availability, and medical gas pipeline systems.
• Evaluate safety protocols for hazardous bio-medical equipment usage.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and valid engineering licence.
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience working directly with health facility infrastructure.
• Readiness for intensive field visits.

5. Adhoc Assessor: Public Health Specialist (MERL)

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) experts form the data backbone of facility audits. They verify health information systems, record keeping, and demographic reporting.

Core Responsibilities:

• Audit facility Health Management Information Systems (HMIS/DHIS2 integration).
• Cross-examine paper registers with digital uploads to test data accuracy and completeness.
• Review health indicator tracking, death/birth documentation, and disease surveillance logs.
• Assess monitoring and evaluation frameworks inside target hospitals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or MERL fields.
• Proven track record in data auditing, health systems research, or monitoring programs.
• At least five (5) years of active experience in health data verification.
• Proficiency in digital data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).

Why You Should Apply for this Role

Participating as an Adhoc Assessor offers several advantages for healthcare professionals across Nigeria:

• Professional Growth: Gain specialized training on health systems auditing and global healthcare quality indicators.
• Flexible Schedule: Field exercises are scheduled in batches, allowing you to participate around existing work shifts or consulting commitments.
• Competitive Daily Rates: Field engagements come with daily stipends and travel allowances.
• National Impact: Your data directly informs health sector investments, policy reforms, and infrastructure funding across Nigeria.

How to Submit Your Application

To ensure a smooth recruitment process, complete your submission carefully.

1. Select Your Role: Ensure your qualifications align directly with one of the five primary assessment paths.
2. Prepare Documents: Update your Curriculum Vitae (CV), scan your current practising licence, degree certificates, and professional council registration slips.
3. Verify Location Availability: Confirm your ability to cover health facilities in your chosen state.
4. Complete the Online Application Form: Fill out all required fields accurately.

To access the official portal and start your submission, visit the link below:

Get Started / Apply on Official AfriHealth Metrics Portal

Tips to Increase Your Selection Chances

Shortlisting for these roles is highly competitive. Follow these operational tips to boost your application score:

• Licence Validity: Make sure your practising licence (MDCN, MLSCN, PCN, or COREN) is current. Expired licences lead to automatic disqualification.
• Highlight Audit Experience: Emphasize any previous experience with health surveys, facility accreditations, clinical audits, or NGO data collection exercises.
• Detail Field Readiness: Clearly state your preferred deployment state and confirm your readiness for travel across rural and urban local government areas.

Source: Information sourced directly from official announcements published on AfriHealth Metrics.