State Project Officer at Centre for Communication and Social Impact

Code  SPO 1

JOB LOCATION – BAYELSA STATE (OLOIBIRI)

The Programme Officer will be required to:

• Provide day to day support to the Project Coordinator
• Assist with technical support in the design and development of demand generation strategies to promote uptake of priority health behaviors and community health insurance.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the general management, coordination planning and implementation of programme activities of the project in the respective Local Government Areas.
• Track program targets and timely implementation of the planned activities to ensure program meets targets.
• Ensure implementation of activities is in line with the laid down protocols, by continuously monitoring and conducting supervision and on-job training of health workers in the LGAs.
• Review reports from health workers/field implementers in the LGAs for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
• Maintain a good relationship and work jointly with – Public Health Officers and other partners to undertake home visits, meetings and to ensure health LGA’s ownership.
• Ensure accountability of received commodities and supplies through tracking consumption levels and review of reconciliation reports
• Assist with the data quality queries and ensure identified issues are rectified in time.
• Participate in operations research and project learning, document good/best practices.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications: Education & Experience

• BSc in Public Health or BA in Social Sciences. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Must have at least 7 years demonstrated experience with public health related projects.
• Experience working at LGAs and/or community level
• Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state at least 40% of the time
• Significant experience in designing, managing communication programs designed to improve access to quality services
• Significant understanding and/or experience in program development, evaluation and assessment.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and effectively culturally diverse individuals and communities.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to think and act strategically in the design and execution of public health and social development programs.
• Solid leadership experience in convening and facilitating meetings with diverse populations and communities.
• Advanced independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power point).