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The Senior Program Officer will support the implementation of the Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) Quality of Care (QoC) project being implemented at the national and state level. This includes specifically assisting with the implementation of the MCGL workplan focusing on five states and providing onsite comprehensive emergency obstetric and new born care (CEmONC), nutrition, referral and quality of care services. They will lead all logistics and procurement components of this project whilst contributing to the development of webinars and other learning events and draft quarterly reports to the donor. In addition, they will support development of work plans, liaising with FMOH, NPHCDA, SWAp Team 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 operational logistics, procurement, quarterly report development, webinars and Learning events at the national and state level
- Development, implementation and monitoring of work plan and budgets.
- Coordinate technical assistance for program implementation of learning activities.
- Assist the technical staff in the design implementation, monitoring and assessment of activities.
- Write quarterly reports, annual work plans, project monitoring tracking matrices, 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
- Represent Jhpiego at stakeholders meeting at the National and State level as appropriate.
- Work with MCGL QoC project consultants to implement trainings, services and programs
- Maintain partnerships on behalf of MCGL QoC project with FMOH, NPHCDA, WHO, UNICEF, CHAI, UNFPA, US government, the government SWAp team, the State governments, donors, and other partners.
- Other duties as necessary or as assigned.
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in public health, sociology, or related health, medical, or social science discipline.
- Demonstrated experience working with US Government RMNCH programs and strong familiarity with US government and Jhpiego compliance and reporting requirements.
- 6+ years’ experience in management, operational and technical expertise with a preference in RMNCH and Quality of Care program implementation
Required Abilities/Skills:
- Experience in RMNCH and quality of care programs
- Familiarity with Nigeria’s 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.
Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
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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