Technical Advisor, Reproductive Health at Population Services International (PSI)

PSI seeks entrepreneurial, results-driven candidates for the position of Reproductive Health Technical Advisor, for the Women Health Project in Nigeria.  This position will provide technical assistance to the Family Planning/Reproductive Health (Women's Health  Project)  at the Society for Family Health (SFH), PSI’s network member  in Nigeria, in the implementation of a large-scale reproductive health project focused on increasing the use of long-term family planning methods and access to post-abortion care. The Reproductive Health Technical Advisor will have broad experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of reproductive health programs; experience in training; and expertise in family planning products and services development and distribution; and expert knowledge in the development of communications strategies based on disciplined use of consumer research.  The position will be based in Nigeria and reports to the PSI WCA Regional Director and the Chief Program Officer of SFH Nigeria

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Provide technical assistance to SFH in the following areas:

• Implementation of franchised family health services, including quality assurance
• Implementation of the IPC program for the project;
• Coordinate technical training and support for new and existing health franchises in LARCs and PAC (misoprostol and MVA);
• Work with relevant SFH staff to ensure procurement of appropriate misoprostol and assure quality testing;
• Work with relevant SFH staff on sales and distribution strategies and medical detailing training and strategies;
• Development and implementation of strategies for increasing uptake of long-term methods (IUDs and implants);
• Knowledge management efforts and lesson sharing across PSI platforms;
• External relations as needed with donor, government, NGOs, and commercial entities; and
• Financial and programmatic reporting as required by the donor and PSI/Washington.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five years work experience in a developing country;
• Proven success in management of complex operations in a challenging developing country environment;
• Experience in managing international health and/or family planning programs;
• Health franchising experience preferred;
• Knowledge of international development and reproductive health issues including PAC;
• Familiarity with the international donor community;
• Fluency in English; and
• Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.)
• The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a strong interest in private sector approaches to development; and a proven ability to produce results and meet objectives under difficult circumstances.