Vanessa Sabido
About Vanessa Sabido
Vanessa Sabido is a Program Manager at New Incentives, where she works to boost childhood vaccination rates in northern Nigeria by implementing cash incentives and conducting community education.
Vanessa Sabido: Program Manager at New Incentives
Vanessa Sabido serves as a Program Manager at New Incentives, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving childhood vaccination rates in northern Nigeria. Her role involves coordinating various aspects of the program that uses cash incentives to encourage higher vaccination rates. By managing these incentive programs, she aims to address public health challenges and enhance community health outcomes.
Increasing Childhood Vaccination Rates in Northern Nigeria
At New Incentives, Vanessa Sabido plays a pivotal role in increasing childhood vaccination rates in northern Nigeria. She engages in awareness meetings to educate communities on the benefits of vaccinations and the associated cash incentives. This community-focused approach aims to address vaccine hesitancy and ensure children receive necessary immunizations to prevent diseases.
Collaborations with Government Partners for Vaccine Supply
Vanessa Sabido coordinates closely with government partners to ensure that the vaccine supply meets the increased demand generated by New Incentives' program. This involves regular engagements and maintaining relationships with state and zonal cold chain officers. Her role requires conducting daily supply-side availability assessments and investigating reasons for vaccine stockouts, working diligently to resolve these issues.
Support to State Emergency Routine Immunization Coordination Centre
In her capacity as a Program Manager, Vanessa Sabido provides both financial and technical assistance to the State Emergency Routine Immunization Coordination Centre. She participates actively in the training sessions for Local Government Area Routine Immunization Officers, enhancing their capacity to administer the program effectively at the local level.
Contributions to Outreach and Educational Materials
Vanessa Sabido also contributes significantly to the outreach efforts of New Incentives by aiding in the printing of data tools and materials used to engage with traditional leaders. These materials are integral to the program's strategy to educate and inform community leaders, further supporting the goal of increasing vaccination rates among children.