Responsibilities
Provide technical lead and expertise on high impact reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCAH+N) and gender-based violence (GBV) services that are sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of project states and at the National level as identified.
Provide advice and direct support to State and LGA health institutions on the integration of these services into established service delivery systems at different levels of care in the State.
Collaborate with other stakeholders at the National and State level to apply lessons learned, innovations and quality methods to ensure evidence-based practices are translated to improved implementation of quality-of-care interventions.
Provide technical leadership to the strengthening of national and local technical and organizational capacity using proven training approaches and quality improvement methodologies.
Provide training and technical support to state and LGA health institutions on the integration of RMNCAH+N, GBV, and primary health care (PHC) priorities into planning and budgeting processes.
Directly engage with state and LGA PHC leadership, state PHC Taskforces, and similar bodies to provide coaching, mentoring, and training to enhance leadership, management, and governance skills to improve resource stewardship.
Provide technical support to key stakeholders at the national and State level including review of technical documents and provide input to relevant policies and strategies.
Coordinate closely with other development partner programs at the national and state level.
Contribute to and coordinate with the program’s monitoring and evaluation team on activities to ensure that the program meets set targets in accordance with national and donor standards.
Represent program at national and state level stakeholder meetings and technical working groups in relation to RMNCAH+N and related technical areas.
Management:
Contribute annual work planning, training plans and quarterly reports and other required technical reports.
Provide technical leadership on the timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results.
Advocate and ensure quality program implementation consistent with FMOH RMNCH and WHO Guidelines and strategic directions, global best practices including advice on relevant latest health developments & publications.
Coordinate the evaluation of program progress against deliverables on a quarterly basis.
Coordinate with the other members of the technical team and partners to develop and implement feasible national and state-based approaches.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Project lead which contribute to the achievement of program goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
A Medical doctor or Experienced Nurse or Midwife or any other closely related health care professional; specialization in obstetrics and gynecology or Public Health and other health related courses at a postgraduate level (e.g. PhD, MPH, and MSc in international health, social sciences or other relevant degree)
Minimum of 8 years’ working experience in the areas of RMNCH, Nutrition, and family planning.
The Senior RMNCH Technical Advisor must be a proven technical leader in the field of international RMNCH with some management experience in public health programs.
S/he must be familiar with the reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCAH+N) community in Nigeria.
The Senior RMNCAH+N Technical Advisor must be intimately familiar with the context in Nigeria and have in-country experience with donor programs. Additional qualifications include:
Previous experience working on an international donor funded project will be an added advantage.
Familiarity with the FMOH, SMOH structures and functions especially as it relates to MNCH is highly desirable.
Demonstrated expertise in working directly with host-country government officials and policy makers in maternal health.
Experience working with host-country partners, organizations, and institutions.
Strong skills in technical issues, design, implementation and monitoring of program components, e.g. services, training, quality improvement, advocacy and coordination.
Demonstrated capacity to work with African experts and partners in developing technical materials and providing training to improve service delivery, advocacy and resource mobilization for expanding RMNCH.
Strong verbal, listening, writing, and intrapersonal skills essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities
Strong ability to multi-task will be highly desirable.
Fluent in English, (written and oral communication) and any local language.
Willingness to travel throughout Nigeria as necessary
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