Program Officer
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Posted on:
2 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Program Officer will support the implementation of the Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) and RISE Integrated Health project being implemented at the national and state level. This includes specifically assisting with the development of procurement plan support with capacity building on Maternal newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Nutrition Immunization and Malaria webinars and other learning events and draft quarterly reports to the addition they will support development of work plans liaising with FMOH NPHCDA and SMoH/SPHCDA staff other partners and donors regarding implementation development of success stories monitoring and evaluation of programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead program coordination specifically the MNCHN immunization and malaria activities at the national and state level
- Development implementation and monitoring of work plan and budgets.
- Coordinate technical assistance for program implementation of learning activities such as webinars and technical briefs.
- Assist the technical staff in the design implementation monitoring and assessment of activities.
- Write quarterly reports annual work plans project monitoring tracking indicators target implementation plan and relevant reports as required.
- Work closely with technical and program staff to ensure quality implementation of programs and monitor overall project level spending.
- Assist in the development of new program approaches that are linked to related services
- Work with MCGL/RISE Integrated Health Project consultants to implement trainings mentoring services and programs
- Maintain partnerships on behalf of MCGL/RISE Integrated Health Project with FMOH NPHCDA WHO UNICEF CHAI UNFPA USG Department of Health (DoS) IPs members of the RMNCAEHN TWG SWAp office donors and other partners.
- Other duties as necessary or as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in public health sociology or related health medical or social science discipline.
- Demonstrated experience working with USG/RMNCH programs and strong familiarity with USG reporting requirements.
- 5 years experience in management operational and technical expertise with a preference in MNCH and Quality of Care program implementation
Required Abilities/Skills:
- Experience in RMNCHN immunization and malaria and quality of care programs
- Familiarity with Nigerias health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation
- Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
- Excellent skills in facilitation team building and coordination
- Excellent writing and communications skills including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication and development of PowerPoint presentations.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
- Ability to travel frequently across the states in Nigeria.
- References will be required.
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
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Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Jhpiego a Johns Hopkins University affiliate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender marital status pregnancy race color ethnicity national origin age disability religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities women individuals who are disabled and veterans.
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Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Public Health
- Program Management
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Security
- Economic Development
- Counterintelligence
- Program Design
- Program Development
- Writing Skills
About Company
An international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University dedicated to improving the health of women and families.
