Mid-level Jobs in Sokoto, Nigeria

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Management Sciences for Health -MSH

State Coordinator - Sokoto

Sokoto, Nigeria

Management Sciences for Health -MSH

Monitoring & Evaluation / Health Systems Strengthening (M & E / HSS) Officer - Sokoto

Sokoto, Nigeria

Management Sciences for Health -MSH

Driver - Sokoto

Sokoto, Nigeria

Management Sciences for Health -MSH

Admin & Procurement Specialist - Sokoto

Sokoto, Nigeria

Management Sciences for Health -MSH

Field Finance And Admin Manager - Sokoto

Sokoto, Nigeria

Management Sciences for Health -MSH

State Technical Malaria Lead - Sokoto

Sokoto, Nigeria

Committed To Good (CTG)

LGA Facilitator - Sokoto

Sokoto, Nigeria

Committed To Good (CTG)

State Facilitator - Sokoto

Sokoto, Nigeria

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

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Logistics Supervisor

Sokoto, Nigeria

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Creative Associates International

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Program Assistant - Sokoto

Sokoto, Nigeria

State Coordinator - Sokoto

Closing: Jun 19, 2024

10 days remaining

Published: Jun 4, 2024 (5 days ago)

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Qualifications and Experience
  • Master's Degree in Public Health, International Development, or another related field;
  • Demonstrated a minimum of five years progressive experience in public health and working with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, project beneficiaries and project staff;
  • Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background, ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in context of complex and shifting priorities;
  • Demonstrated management capacity in malaria programs with proven ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously in multiple locations;
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in service delivery and team-buildings skills; and,
  • Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience
  • Master's Degree in Public Health, International Development, or another related field;
  • Demonstrated a minimum of five years progressive experience in public health and working with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, project beneficiaries and project staff;
  • Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background, ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in context of complex and shifting priorities;
  • Demonstrated management capacity in malaria programs with proven ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously in multiple locations;
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in service delivery and team-buildings skills; and,
  • Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.

Main Purpose of the Job

  • The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI-S project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable Malaria elimination efforts.
  • S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting of the PMI-S project in the state and ensure optimal resource management of the project.
  • S/he will serve as a member of the Project Management Team and will be responsible for overall project performance in the state of primary responsibility.

Overview

  • PMI-S is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by MSH.
  • The project is supporting the Government of Nigeria through its agencies at the federal, state, LGA and community levels to reduce under-five and maternal mortality by delivering quality services for management of malaria, its complications, and prevention.
  • PMI-S project focuses on strengthening the capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and State Malaria Elimination Programs (SMEPs) for the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2014-2020.

 Specific Duties

  • Take responsibility for all Task Order 04 requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities.
  • Provides overall leadership and management of the PMI-S supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
  • Lead operationalization of the PMI-S state malaria plan.
  • Liaise and network with relevant malaria partners and stakeholders in the state to strengthen coordination, integration and resourcing of activities and promotion of a shared vision for malaria elimination in the state.
  • Interacts and communicates on behalf of PMI-S to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and government counterparts at state level
  • Leads and provides oversight to quality assurance of state level implementation
  • Contribute to establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the Senior M&E Advisor that includes periodic analyses and review for evidence-based decision-making and program management.
  • Take responsibility for management of the state malaria budget and all other resources under the direction of State Team Director
  • Supervise staff and manage staff performance and development.
  • Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep the Project Senior Management Team informed of state activities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and as needed

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