Jobs at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Overview

Jhpiego seeks a Snr Quality Improvement (QI) Advisor for the Global Fund funded, “Quality Improvement and Leadership and Management Strengthening through Technical Assistance”. The project aims to implement an innovative approach for integrated supportive supervision (ISS) that includes collaborative improvement, training, a web-enabled supervision checklist, and supervision of supervisors to improve health worker performance and quality of care for integrated HIV/TB/Malaria/primary health care services for underserved population, as well as strengthen leadership and management skills among Ministry of Health staff for QI and improved integrated service delivery in health facilities and communities.

The Snr QI advisor will work under the supervision of the Nigeria Project Director and Regional technical director to lead quality improvement and leadership and management activities in working closely with the NPHCDA, NACA and State Ministry of Health and other government agencies and with the QI specialist.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical assistance for quality improvement and leadership and management activities in Nigeria to achieve rapid and sustained goals, objectives and targets,
• Lead preparation, planning and implementation of QI capacity-building activities (training and mentoring) for state teams in program districts using virtual and in-person methods as appropriate
• Coordinate the development, adaptation and use of QI and L&M training curricula and tools as part of QI capacity-building activities and ongoing support of QI teams and district MOH managers
• Provide onsite and virtual support and mentoring to selected project teams across states for quality improvement activities related to HIV/TB/Malaria/COVID19, community interventions and primary health care services.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Jhpiego State team on the QI project
• Collaborate with NPHCDA, NACA, MOH counterparts to align program-supported QI activities with existing structures and processes including:
• Activation and ongoing support of QI teams to implement QI processes, including root cause analysis of critical quality gaps, change management to overcome gaps and regular monitoring and analysis of quality indicator results/trends
• Support to district managers and facility QI teams to calculate, visualize and analyse trends in quality-of-care results
• Support and help synthesize regular peer to peer and cross-site QI learning and exchange (virtual and in-person).
• Moderate and manage communication via selected virtual platforms
• Participate in any existing HTM and QoC technical working groups in program-supported at National and State
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with participating Government and other in-country stakeholders and to involve them in this process.
• Responsible for harmonisation of deliverables, reports, communications and presentations.
• Represent program as requested in meetings, working groups and communications with external stakeholders and funder
• Represent Jhpiego and the project’s progress, achievements and lessons learned to ministry of health officials, key stakeholders, and through meetings and presentations.
• Monitor project activities in Nigeria to ensure that they are on track and communicate regularly with the project management team about progress.
• Coordinate planned activities with relevant MoH department and other stakeholders, leadership and staff and ensure support and collaboration
• Lead technical assistance as a trusted partner of host country governments in the areas of quality improvement, leadership and management.
• Coordinate work planning and reporting processes in close collaboration with the project team.
• Write and review project materials related to Nigeria.
• Any other task as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Health professional (e.g. Doctor, Nurse, Midwife) with at least 10years’ experience leading and implementing public health programs.
• Strong familiarity with health system and HIV, TB , COVID19, Community intervention and Malaria service delivery context across states in Nigeria
• Previous experience in quality improvement, capacity development and Health system strengthening
• Previous experience working in HIV, TB , COVID19, Community intervention and Malaria across health facilities and communities
• Ability to interact with established networks of senior level international health professionals, ministry of health officials and other partners
• Previous experience working closely with the Ministry of Health in Nigeria
• Comfortable with a team approach to programming and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
• Proficiency in word processing, Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria

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Overview

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will provide technical leadership and strategic direction for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for various BMGF funded RMNCH projects aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths in Nigeria. Jhpiego will be providing technical assistance to implementation states with funding from BMGF through TA Connect to implement a technical assistance project for layering high impact interventions.

on G-ANC/PNC platform for improved maternal and newborn outcomes in Bauchi and Nasarawa. The program’s goal is to contribute significantly to ending preventable maternal and child deaths in Nigeria. The two-year project will commence in December 2023 and will be implemented in Bauchi and Nasarawa states of Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with MERL adviser and state stakeholders support baseline and end-line assessments, and all monitoring for process and outcome evaluations.
• Supervise and mentor state MERL officers.
• Coordinate and standardize M&E activities in implementing states.
• Contribute to results reporting to TA Connect and ARC by providing written documentation on M&E activities and indicator results for progress and annual reports, as appropriate.
• Ensure high-quality implementation, consistent with Nigeria national health guidelines, protocols, information, and reporting systems.
• Support the MERL team to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making.
• Lead efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping.
• Utilize the training data collected to inform strategic decision-making and project planning.
• Conduct targeted evaluations, including design, data collection, management and analysis
• Assist with coordination of operations research and quality analysis of operations research data.
• Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits.
• Cultivate strategic M&E relationships and alliances with other malaria care and treatment projects and represent M&E activities in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations.
• Promote and support the dissemination of project information among the project team.
• Ensure that resources for implementation of M&E activities are available.
• Support project and financial staff to prepare work plans and project budgets and track progress of project activities and budgets.
• Coordinate all M&E capacity-building activities with project staff, implementing partners and facility staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in health-related projects.
• Proficiency in data management software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, or other statistical packages).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with RMNCH programs and health systems in Nasarawa and Bauchi states is an advantage.
• Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages, including at least one of the following: SPSS, Epi-Info, Stata, MS Access.
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Excellent facilitation, oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to travel nationally.

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Jhpiego seeks a Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist for Nigeria on The Global Fund funded, “Quality Improvement and Leadership and Management Strengthening through Technical Assistance”. The project aims to provide support to Global Fund programs in Nigeria to implement an innovative approach for integrated supportive supervision (ISS) that includes collaborative improvement, training, a web-enabled supervision checklist, and supervision of supervisors to improve health worker performance and quality of care for integrated HIV/TB/Malaria/primary health care services for underserved population, as well as strengthen leadership and management skills among Ministry of Health staff for QI and improved integrated service delivery in health facilities and communities.

The QI specialist will support quality improvement and leadership and management activities in Jigawa state and will work closely with the QI advisor to implement project activities, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and other government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for quality improvement and leadership and management activities in Jigawa to achieve rapid and sustained goals, objectives and targets.
• In collaboration with the QI Advisor support QI capacity-building activities (training and ongoing mentoring) for facility health workers and LGA and state coordinators using virtual and in-person methods as appropriate
• Support use of QI and L&M training curricula and tools as part of QI capacity-building activities and ongoing support of QI teams and MOH
• Provide onsite support and mentoring to health care workers in the selected project region for quality improvement activities related to HIV/TB/Malaria/COVID19/CHIPS community interventions and overall primary health care services.
• Support coordination and administration of virtual and/or in-person clinical and program activities
• Provide mentoring and clinical services to health care workers as required to achieve quality service delivery
• Responsible for ensuring quality services, QI projects and QI methodology are used by assigned LGA, Health facility and community teams
• Moderate and manage communication via selected virtual platforms
• Contribute to preparation of program reports, communications and presentations.
• Work closely with the QI Advisor to develop and maintain strong working relationships with MOHs, State GoN agencies, LGA and health facility stakeholders and involve them in this process.
• With the QI Advisor, represent Jhpiego and the project’s progress, achievements and lessons learned to ministry of health officials, key stakeholders, and through meetings and presentations.
• Monitor project activities in Jigawa to ensure that they are on track and communicate regularly with the project management team about progress.
• Support the coordination of planned activities with relevant MoH department and other stakeholders, leadership and staff and ensure support and collaboration
• Provide technical assistance in the areas of quality improvement, leadership and management.
• Support work plan development and reporting processes in close collaboration with the project team.
• Write and review project materials related to state
• Collect data, review and ensure quality as related to QI activities and submit them to the central monitoring and evaluation advisor

Required Qualifications

• Health professional (e.g. Doctor, Nurse, Midwife) with over 6-years’ experience leading and implementing public health programs.
• Previous experience in quality improvement, capacity development, stakeholder engagement and program management.
• Previous experience working in HIV, TB, COVID19 and Malaria including supporting community intervention
• Strong familiarity with health system and HTM service delivery context in assigned state and Nigeria
• Ability to interact with established networks of senior level international health professionals, ministry of health officials and other partners
• Comfortable with a team approach to programming and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
• Proficiency in word processing, Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria and especially Jigawa

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The Program Officer (RMNCH) will play a key role in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health programs in a new BMGF funded project through TA Connect in Nasarawa and Bauchi state. The candidate will work closely with stakeholders, healthcare providers, and community partners to ensure the successful execution of RMNCH interventions. The Program Officer will be responsible for program coordination, community engagement, MNCH trainings and supervision to contribute to the overall improvement of RMNCH outcomes in implementation states.  H/She is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with Jhpiego and its partners in the assigned state. This includes assisting with development of work plans, managing Grants and sub-recipient Implementing agencies; managing State, LGA, and Community and facility level stakeholders; other partners and donors regarding implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and monitoring of state micro plans and budgets; coordinate internal business processes that effectively connect program operations with program implementation; ensure appropriate program monitoring and programmatic reporting to the Country Office.
• Collaborate with the Senior Program Officer and other team members to design and implement RMNCH programs in the states state.
• Coordinate with healthcare facilities, community organizations, and government agencies to facilitate the delivery of RMNCH services using various capacity building skills.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to healthcare workers and community health volunteers involved in RMNCH initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans to assess program impact and effectiveness.
• Support community engagement activities to raise awareness about RMNCH and promote positive health-seeking behaviors.
• Support in trainings, mentoring and supervision of healthcare workers in the areas of RMNCH.
• Coordinate the development of monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as human-interest stories, bulletins, factsheets, technical briefs, abstracts; disseminating best practices and other relevant publication related to the project interventions.
• Remain informed on the current programs in the RMNCH fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the STL.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in medicine, nursing public health, or related health degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing health programs, preferably in RMNCH.
• Knowledge of the healthcare landscape in Nasarawa and Bauchi state.
• Certified trainer around BemONC, PPFP, PAC, ENCC
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data management tools.
• Ability to travel within Nasarawa and Bauchi state as needed.

Required Abilities/Skills:

• 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.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse 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 to facilities across the state
• References will be required.

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The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will provide technical leadership and strategic direction for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for various BMGF funded RMNCH projects aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths in Nigeria. Jhpiego will be providing technical assistance to implementation states with funding from BMGF through TA Connect to implement a technical assistance project for layering high impact interventions.

on G-ANC/PNC platform for improved maternal and newborn outcomes in Bauchi and Nasarawa. The program’s goal is to contribute significantly to ending preventable maternal and child deaths in Nigeria. The two-year project will commence in December 2023 and will be implemented in Bauchi and Nasarawa states of Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with Project Director and state stakeholders support baseline and end-line assessments, and all monitoring for process and outcome evaluations.
• Develop and oversee data flow pattern for country level program that will ensure timely data collection, reporting, and use.
• Supervise and mentor MERL officers.
• Coordinate and standardize M&E activities with three other implementing states.
• Contribute results reporting to TA Connect and ARC by providing written documentation on M&E activities and indicator results for progress and annual reports, as appropriate.
• Provide leadership and direction on M&E to ensure the project technical and financial integrity to achieve program goal and corresponding objectives and targets.
• Ensure high-quality implementation, consistent with Nigeria national health guidelines, protocols, information and reporting systems.
• Lead efforts to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making.
• Lead efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping.
• Utilize the training data collected to inform strategic decision-making and project planning.
• Conduct targeted evaluations, including design, data collection, management and analysis
• Assist with coordination of operations research and quality analysis of operations research data.
• Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits.
• Cultivate strategic M&E relationships and alliances with other malaria care and treatment projects and represent M&E activities in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations.
• Ensure relevant data is entered into JADE, Jhpiego’s organization-wide performance management system designed to capture, analyze, and disseminate project data.
• Promote and support the dissemination of project information among the project team.
• Ensure that resources for implementation of M&E activities are available.
• Work with project and financial staff to prepare work plans and project budgets and track progress of project activities and budgets.
• Coordinate all M&E capacity-building activities with project staff, implementing partners and facility staff.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in international public health, demography, statistics, social sciences or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluating large, multi-year international health sector development programs
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, health management information systems, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation.
• Demonstrable analytical skills and experiences to identify and evaluate best practices and state-of-the-art approaches to be utilized by the project.
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts in both the public and NGO sectors.
• M&E experience in maternal and child health care.
• Familiarity with Nigeria health management information system and other national M&E systems.
• Previous direct supervisory experience of professional and support staff.
• Proven expertise in providing technical assistance.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple projects/tasks, short deadlines, competing deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Ability to interact with established networks of senior level international health professionals, donors, universities and other partners.
• Appreciation for socio-cultural differences in countries, preferably having lived and worked in one or more low resource settings.
• Awareness of, sensitivity to, and experience in working in multiple socio-economic settings and with multi-cultural staff and groups.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with counterparts in other agencies and organizations worldwide.
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams.
• Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages, including at least one of the following: SPSS, Epi-Info, Stata, MS Access.
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Excellent facilitation, oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to travel nationally.

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With the leadership and supervision of the Project director, the Senior Program manager will provide technical assistance to Government of Nigeria in the coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the quality improvement project in supported states. The SPM will contribute to coordination and engagement with NACA, NPHCDA and State government through state team to develop strategy, coordination, accountability, co creation and compliance with donor and organizational policies and guidelines. This includes development of work plans, liaising and maintaining strong collaboration and engagement with Ministry staff and relevant agencies, donors and partners regarding implementation and program management

Required Qualifications

• Provide TA and direct oversight in the coordinate of all aspects of program planning, budget and work plan development and provide ongoing monitoring of activity progress against the workplan.
• Ensure that implementation is in line with contractual terms of reference, scope, budget and quality parameters and that payments are made based on achieved and reported milestones.
• Assist the technical teams in the design, implementation, monitoring and assessment of activities cross project locations.
• Develop timely, high-quality and result-based reports and deliverables, annual work plans, project monitoring tracking matrices, target implementation plan and relevant project narratives and updates as required.
• Work closely with Jhpiego technical and program staff to ensure quality implementation of programs and monitor country level implementation
• Assist in the development of new program approaches that are linked to related services
• Work with finance team to monitor expenditures, ensure overall alignment with work plan budget and advise on any necessary adjustments.
• Build and maintain meaningful working relationships with both government and key program stakeholders at all levels in order to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher project visibility.
• Coordinate Quality improvement and capacity development efforts in the National, State, LGA and health facilities
• Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites and technical support to the program.
• Remain informed on the current programs in the HIV/AIDS, TB, COVID19 and malaria fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.
• Ensure that Jhpiego and Government delivers on all its promises to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality services) - Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to improve program efficiencies
• Ensure appropriate monitoring of QI activities to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals
• Coordinate Knowledge management, communication, documentation and scientific content development such as Manuscript, abstract, success stories and articles for publication
• Guide and support the government in establishing sound management system to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to GF requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Jhpiego seeks a Senior MEL Advisor for the “Quality Improvement and Leadership and Management Strengthening through Technical Assistance” project implemented in four states. The project aims to provide support to Global Fund programs in Nigeria to implement an innovative approach for integrated supportive supervision (ISS) that includes collaborative improvement, training, a web-enabled supervision checklist, and supervision of supervisors to improve health worker performance and quality of care for integrated HIV/TB/Malaria/COVID19 and Community services. The Snr MEL Advisor will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing an effective system to monitor progress, impacts, and successes of project activities and performance at all levels. S/he will gather, analyze, and process complex information related to all aspects of program activity implementation. S/he will conduct and supervise impact assessments, baseline studies, surveys and need assessments to identify necessary changes and future project opportunities. He/She will be responsible for ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into project implementation to continuously improve quality of interventions and outcomes. Also, will be responsible for ensuring the timeliness and quality of data, working closely with the NACA, NPHCDA, State Ministry of Health, LGA, health facilities and communities and with the QI specialist/advisor and MEL specialist per state

Responsibilities

• Develop and update the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (PMEP), including review of its theory of change, results framework, identify indicators, relevant and applicable baseline data collection strategies and methodologies, and resources needed to successfully implement the MEL strategy;
• Ensure accurate, high quality data are routinely collected and entered into the Project Monitoring Information System to track project specific indicators;
• Develop tools for data collection and protocols for performance monitoring as well as baseline, midline and end line and other assessments as needed;
• Ensure accurate, high quality data are routinely collected and entered into JADE to track Jhpiego impact goal indicators;
• Support strategic collaboration activities with MoH, key stakeholders at LGA and facilities to learn from evidence generated by the project, and adapt interventions as appropriate;
• Support project deliverables with a focus on M&E sections;
• Develop dissemination plans that capture lessons learned and best practices, and determine dissemination opportunities across the countries;
• Provide M&E summaries for the project, including presentation of updates to key stakeholders;
• Collaborate and communicate on a regular basis with the state, national and regional team, address feedback and comments as provided by the technical director and project lead.
• Ensure data collected are uploaded to Creative web-based platform;
• Analyze ongoing quantitative / qualitative data at different points in the program leading to the specific program / contract results;
• Regularly review project work plans to ensure the timely achievement of results related to Global Fund MEL;
• Develop annual project plans related to the MEL component as well as budgets for relevant activities;
• Collaborate with the QI technical team to monitor the progress of the program in terms of the compliance requirements of Global Fund results and indicators;
• Provide hands on MEL QI support to health facilities including leadership and management team
• Work closely with technical staff and institutional partners to explain MEL processes and understand how these processes relate to the project's technical work, and to promote MEL-related training as needed;
• Support project director in development of relevant project document
• Represent the project in stakeholders' meetings with donor and GoN team in Abuja and state level
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social sciences, Public Health or related field, and equivalent job experience over 10 years' in programmatic support of international health projects
• MPH and Masters of Science in health services, statistics and others health related field
• Strong familiarity with health system and HIV, TB, COVID19, Community interventions and Malaria service delivery context in supported states
• Ability to interact with established networks of senior level international health professionals, ministry of health officials and other partners
• Comfortable with a team approach to programming and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
• Ability to travel 60% of time and supported LGAs, communities and facilities
• Proficiency in word processing, Microsoft Office

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Overview

Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the role of RMNCH Program Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and evaluation of Jhpiego’s Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health programs. The RMNCH Program Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategies to improve the health outcomes of mothers and children, ensuring the highest standards of programmatic excellence within the BMGF funded ARC and TA Connect projects, and other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Provide technical lead in the design and implementation of high impact reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCAEH+N) services that is sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of project states and at the National level as identified.
• Lead on integration of innovative interventions into established service delivery systems at different levels of care in implementation states.
• 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 building of national and local capacity using proven training approaches and quality improvement methodologies.
• Provide trainings (providers and training of trainers) as well as follow-up support and clinical mentoring as necessary for RMNCH.
• Lead the provision of technical support to States on basic maternal health (MH) continuum of care (including antenatal through postpartum care, FP integration, birth planning and birth preparedness) for their – public and private health facilities State sites.
• 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.
• 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 Jhpiego at national and state level stakeholder meetings and technical working groups in relation to RMNCAEH+N and related technical areas.Program Management
• Contribute to 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 implement feasible national and state-based approaches.
• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and adherence to donor requirements.
• Identify funding opportunities, lead proposal development efforts, and engage with donors to secure funding for RMNCH initiatives.
• Implement financial controls and reporting mechanisms to track program expenditures and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Director which contribute to the achievement of program goals.

Required Qualifications

The RMNCH Project Director must be a proven technical leader in the field of international RMNCH with management experience in public health programs.  S/he must be familiar with the reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) community in Nigeria. The RMNCH Project Director  must be intimately familiar with the context in Nigeria and have in-country experience with donor programs. Additional qualifications include:

• 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 (e.g. PhD, MPH, and MSc in international health, Social sciences or other relevant degree) will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 9-10 years working experience in the areas of RMNCH, Nutrition, and family planning.
• 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
• Fluent in English, (written and oral communication) and any local language.
• Willingness to travel throughout Nigeria as necessary.

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Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. In collaboration with state stakeholders, Jhpiego will be providing technical assistance to implementation states with funding from BMGF through TA Connect to implement a technical assistance project for layering high impact interventions.

on G-ANC/PNC platform for improved maternal and newborn outcomes in Bauchi and Nasarawa. The program’s goal is to contribute significantly to ending preventable maternal and child deaths in Nigeria. The two-year project will commence in December 2023 and will be implemented in Bauchi and Nasarawa states of Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Program and Technical Leadership:

• Provide strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the TA Connect programs.
• Develop and execute comprehensive work plans, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality RMNCH services and interventions across the state.
• A certified trainer in RMNCH continuum of care, (BeMONC, PPFP, PAC, ENCC)

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, healthcare facilities, community leaders, and NGOs.
• Collaborate with partners to strengthen the coordination and integration of RMNCH activities at the state level.
• Represent the organization and project in relevant state-level forums and meetings.

Team Management:

• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team of program officers, coordinators, and support staff.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and capacity-building support to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture to maximize performance and achieve project objectives.

Program Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and effectiveness of RMNCH interventions.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on project progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and adjustments to program activities.

Resource Management:

• Manage project resources, including budget oversight, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and donor policies and procedures.
• Identify and address resource gaps or challenges proactively.

Community Engagement:

• Lead community engagement efforts to raise awareness about RMNCH and promote positive health-seeking behaviours.
• Facilitate the involvement of communities in the planning and implementation of RMNCH initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Medical doctor, nurse or closely related medical personnel with Master's degree in Public Health, International Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 - 8 years of progressive experience in managing and implementing health programs, with a focus on RMNCH.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare system and dynamics in [Specify the State].
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, healthcare professionals, and community leaders.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools.
• Ability to travel within the state and occasionally to national or regional meetings.