State Program Officer at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Reports to: The Programme Manager

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate RH/FP service delivery (quality and systems strengthening) and other related activities in project anchor sites and respective satellite sites.
• Liaise with State RH/FP team and other relevant government representatives (LGA health team) to facilitate quality improvement/health system strengthening activities
• Facilitate review meetings, addressing gaps, etc. among FP service providers-Government & Community health workers
• Prepare and submit detailed progress reports on project activities on monthly, quarterly, bi-annual or annual basis to the project coordinator and as necessary
• Developing innovative strategies to strengthen the effectiveness and quality of service provision in their areas of assigned responsibility
• Proactively and efficiently managing the implementation of the project activities within their states of assignment
• Ensure the prudent use of funds in the implementation of project activities as set out in the project plan
• Participating in development, management and review of program activities of Community health workers
• Liaise with other PHCDA, SMOH, CBOS, public and private Health facilities, FP sites/ clinics and other state/community partners in the state
• Monitoring and evaluating progress of initiatives in areas of responsibility.
• Mentor and Support community health workers on service delivery and data collection.
• Participate actively in any other duties assigned by the Programme Manager.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM) with Bachelor Degree in Nursing Science, Degree in Medicine or related field
• Possession of a Master's Degree in Public Health or Social work will be added advantage, with 6 years’ experience on donor funded family planning project in Nigeria with good knowledge of national health programs, health system, NGOs and collaborative relationship and liaison with stakeholders at all levels
• Must possess hands-on experience in Family Planning Service Delivery
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power point