Cluster Coordinator at World Health Organization (WHO)

Ref Id: 1805060
Location: Nasarawa State
Grade: NO-B
Contractual Arrangement: Individual service contractor
Contract duration: 12 Months
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Schedule: Full-time

Purpose of the Position

• Under the overall technical guidance of the IVE Cluster Leader, the Cluster Coordinator will work under the day-to-day supervision of the WHO State Coordinator and the oversight of the Zonal Coordinator.

Description of Duties
SIA Planning, Implementation and Monitoring:

• Prepare high quality SIA High Risk Operational Plans (HROP) and monitor implementation of these plans, including through pre-implementation SIA dashboard.
• Implement of micro-planning with attention to all components included in the 2013 NPEEP.
• Implementation of high quality training of all cadres involved in SIAs including independent monitors
• Supervise SIA implementation, daily review meetings in highest risk areas and timely submission of daily implementation SIA dashboard.
• Ensure high quality Independent monitoring and timely use of data for appropriate action.
• Monitor and document implementation of PEI accountability framework
• Support review of each SIA using recommended data and tools (LQAs, EIM, Tally Sheet Analysis.... etc.) and prepare feedback to all key stake-holders.

AFP Surveillance Planning, implementation and monitoring:

• Prepare AFP Surveillance work-plans for all LGAs in the cluster
• Support active surveillance visits targeting major hospitals and priority sites.
• Implement supportive supervision and capacity building for DSNOs, clinicians/health workers and community surveillance focal points (TBAs, traditional healers....).
• Conduct monthly review of (a) implementation of AFP surveillance work-plans (b) AFP surveillance performance in all LGAs in the cluster.
• Plan and implement of high quality investigation of any confirmed polio case
• Support surveillance of other VPDs and priority diseases within the national IDSR Strategy

Routine Immunization planning and monitoring:

• Ensure timely updating of Reaching Every Ward (REW) micro-plans of all LGAs in the cluster.
• Conduct weekly monitoring of Routine Immunization sessions (fixed and outreach)
• Conduct supportive supervision and training of Health workers in Routine Immunization.
• Support activities aimed at improving Routine Immunization Data Quality, including DQS.
• Monitor implementation of priority activities aimed at smooth introduction of new vaccines.
• Conduct monthly review of implementation of REW micro-plans and RI performance with particular attention to indicators included in the Routine Immunization Accountability Framework.

Cross Cutting Tasks:

• Support capacity building and mentorship of subordinates (LGA Facilitators, Field Volunteers) including through preparation of weekly work-plans and reports.
• Conduct advocacy to promote stake-holder ownership and participation in immunization activities
• strengthen partnership with Government officials, Traditional Leaders, Civil Society, Religious Leaders, Women’s Groups, Professional Associations, Civil Society… etc.
• Provide any support as requested by WHO State Coordinator.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Essential: University Degree, preferably in one of the following:  Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health.
• Desirable: Post-graduate degree in Public Health, preferably in Epidemiology or other related public health fields .

Experience:

• Essential: At least 5 years' experience in EPI/PEI activities in similar roles in an organization concerned with public health management.
• Desirable: Prior working experience with international nongovernmental organization (INGOs), WHO/UN, health clusters partners, recognized humanitarian organizations.

Use of language skills:

• Essential: Advanced level spoken and written English.
• Desirable: Understanding of local languages

Skills:

• Good knowledge of MS Office packages, including working knowledge of health data management packages like EPI INFO, etc
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure and collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to work effectively with staff and partners at national, state and LGA levels.
• Ability to work as a team, establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different nationalities.