Job Vacancy: Senior Coordinator, Program Delivery

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Senior Coordinator, Program Delivery

Job description: Who we are

is a health social enterprise focused on improving health systems in Africa. Established in 2009, eHA works with governmental and non-governmental partners across Africa to build stronger health systems through the design and implementation of data-driven solutions that respond to local needs and provide underserved communities with tools to lead healthier lives.

We leverage our staff and department expertise across five programmatic areas:

• Health Delivery Systems
• Public Health Emergency Management Systems
• Disease Surveillance Systems
• Laboratory & Diagnostic Systems
• Nutrition & Food Security Systems

In each of these programmatic areas, we partner with governments, communities, nonprofits and other stakeholders to generate holistic solutions, because we believe that every community deserves access to the types of tools that can enable them to lead healthier lives.

About the Role

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eHA is seeking to engage a qualified and highly motivated individual as part of a project team to support the implementation of projects within its Immunization, Nutrition and food security portfolio. The Senior Coordinator will support the Project Manager in the planning and implementation of project activities. This includes daily operations of the projects in accordance with organization and project mandate, guidelines, budget, timeliness and contracts. The Senior Coordinator will be responsible for providing implementation support across primary healthcare systems strengthening, Immunization, Nutrition and Food Security Portfolio projects funded by donors like GAVI, GAIN and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation among others. He/She will be required to support provision of technical assistance to relevant National and State Technical Working Groups and other relevant coordination platforms and partners across Nigeria on quality of care activities and initiatives. Other responsibilities will include supporting communications activities, attending meetings, and establishing and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders and partner agencies.

What you’ll do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following activities satisfactorily:

• Primary Healthcare Systems Strengthening

• Support the Project Manager in day to day implementation of routine project activities.
• Work with the Federal and state MDA (FMoH, NPHCDA, SMoH, SPHCDA etc.) to strengthen coordination platforms for COVID-19/RI Interventions in the state.
• Utilize relevant assessment tools to assess health systems and monitor the implementation of the performance optimization plans across supported states.
• Advocate and ensure sustainable health systems strengthening program implementation consistent with Nigerian Guidelines, global best practices and NPHCDA Strategic Directions including advice on relevant latest health developments & publications.
• Coordinate the monitoring of HSS and sustainability program progress against deliverables on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinate with the Zonal Coordinators and partners to develop and implement feasible health systems strengthening approaches for routinizing the COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery in the Country.
• Represent eHA at and provide expert technical assistance on primary healthcare delivery systems strengthening to FMOH, SMOH and NPHCDA/SPHCDA and through Federal or State Technical Working Groups
• Support routine work planning, training plans and quarterly reports and other required technical reports.
• Gathering relevant information on the project and enhancing informed accurate decision-making.
• Contributing to the development of training curricula, tools, and related resources for workshops, and seminars.
• Engage and follow-up with other thematic units on roles & responsibilities in line with the project deliverables/milestones. Also, Support in identifying constraints to the success of the project.
• Providing general administration and follow through with documentations for the project.
• Support in the monitoring of project performance by ensuring that activities are delivered within scope, time and budget
• Support regular monitoring and analysis of program results in coordination with MERL team
• Documentation of learning and sharing minutes with project staff and government staff for continuous improvement of project as well as relationship building
• Assist to identify, assess, and communicate risks associated with the implementation of project, and develop mitigation measures
• Maintain strong coordination with all Stakeholders (staff, partners and, government)
• Work closely with the Project Manager & Program Manager to achieve program objectives and targets effectively and efficiently.
• Assist the Project Manager to develop the project team’s weekly and monthly work plans.
• Any other assigned task by the Project Manager and/or Program Manager.

2. Design and Implementation of RMNCAH+N programs

• Provide technical guidance and input into the design and implementation of high impact RMNCAH+N programs that are sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of project states and at the National level as identified.
• Provide advice on the integration of these services into established service delivery systems at different levels of care.
• Provide technical input in the proposal development for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent and Elderly Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) Opportunities.
• 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 support to the building of national and local capacity using proven training approaches and quality improvement methodologies.
• Provide technical support to key stakeholders at the national and State level including review of technical documents and providing 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 (M&E) team on activities to ensure that the program meets set targets in accordance with national and donor standards.
• Represent eHA at national and state-level stakeholder meetings and technical working groups in relation to RMNCAEH+N and related technical areas.

Who you are

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

• B.SC./Master’s in Public Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology or Statistics or another related field.
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years on the job experience working on primary healthcare systems strengthening and RMNCAH. Experience working with donor funded (USAID, FCDO, BMGF etc.) projects is highly desirable.
• Project Management experience (with known application of the project management methodologies – PRINCE2, DPRO, PMD Pro 1&2) including experience preparing high quality reports, scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience working in close collaboration with government (National and Sub-national) in the design and implementation of immunization and/or nutrition related programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management experience.
• Quick result delivery, adaptability and open mind to learning and development.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, organizational skills and great attention to detail. Must be able to work as a leader and member of a team and possess good problem-solving skills.
• Strong research and analysis skills including knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies and experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis; an added advantage
• Must possess the ability to organize, and coordinate with team members f while promoting group effort and achievement.
• Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
• Advanced computer skills, including Google Drive, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

Language Ability

• English is the spoken and written language.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and the general public.

eHA Gender Diversity Statement

At eHealth Africa, diversity is integral to who we are. We value and honor diverse backgrounds and experiences, strive to create inclusive and equitable working environments that promote Learning, Fairness and Opportunities for all.

Above all

We believe strongly in our mission and values, and our teams are most successful when they do also.

IMPACT & QUALITY:

We push ourselves to maintain high standards ensuring that we produce the most meaningful results in everything we do, no matter how big or small.

INNOVATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING:

We maintain a worldview driven by possibilities, not limitations. We take smart risks and foster an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

INTEGRITY:

We are honest and truthful in our work. We always do what is right, even when it is not easy. We put our values into practice and hold each other accountable.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location: Abuja, FCT

Job date: Sun, 09 Jul 2023 01:23:29 GMT

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