State Team Leader at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

Job ID: 13-10759
Location: Nigeria-Niger
Group/Office: PDG (Program Delivery Group)
Dept/Unit: PDGGEN - Program Delivery Group
Project/Program: A512 - Nigeria CaTSS
Reports To: Associate Director, Service Delivery
Grade: J

Overview

• The State Team Leader (STL) will provide overall leadership and management of the CaTSS project in Niger State in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.
• The STL will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting of the CaTSS program in the State and ensure optimal resource management in the project.
• The STL will serve as a member of the Project Management Team and responsible for overall project performance in their states of primary responsibility.

Specific Responsibilities

• Leading the development of an integrated CaTSS project plan for the State.
• Operationalize CaTSS project plan in the State ensuring efficient coordination of resources to maximize integration and synergy of program areas.
• Lead and manage the achievement of the CaTSS overall goal in the states
• Transitioning of CaTSS supported health facilities to the state
• Establish system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Support the state HMIS Officer to establish a functional state M&E data system with periodic analyses and review to inform program management.
• Establish a system for timely relevant technical support to all implementing health facilities.
• Take responsibility for management of the state CaTSS project budget and all other resources under the direction of the Project Director
• Advocate and represent MSH CaTSS project at the highest level in the state on matters of HIV/AIDS and TB.
• Liaise and network with relevant CaTSS partners and collaborators in the state to improve MSH’s visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
• Supervise staff and manage staff performance and development.
• Provides clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keeps MSH senior management informed of state activities on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience. Postgraduate degree in related field preferred
• At least 5 years’ senior level work experience in health program management in developing countries, or equivalent
• Previous supervision or team leader experience
• Proven track record in managing international projects or in senior management of a large and complex project overseas
• Willingness to travel within the states and other parts of the country as needed
• Understanding of USAID and field Missions; USG audiences, trends and requirements
• Proven programmatic, technical and managerial expertise in providing support to institutions to strengthen their management and/or leadership capacity, systems and processes, and sustainability potential
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer skills: Windows applications for word processing and spreadsheet software
• Extraordinary verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required.
• Demonstrated leadership and capacity to oversee USAID-funded
• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with colleagues, teams and partner organizations to achieve results.