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  • Posted: Jan 12, 2015
    Deadline: Not specified
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    When CHAI was founded, many viewed this goal as unreasonable because health systems in poor countries were too weak and prices of relevant drugs and diagnostic tests were too high.CHAI played a leadership role, working alongside governments and other partners, to lower the costs of treatment and help build the in-country systems necessary to provide lifesavi...
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    Assistant Program Officer, LGA

    Responsibilities:
    • Under the supervision of the State Program Manager, support and monitor the implementation of mentoring programs for public -sector health providers, providing regular quality and progress reports and logistical support as needed;
    • Support and monitor the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities designed to assess program impact, providing regular quality and progress reports and logistical support as needed;
    • Support and monitor the implementation of community-based programs targeting community resource persons, providing regular quality and progress reports and logistical support as needed;
    • Support and monitor the implementation of emergency transport and referral systems at the community level
    • Coordinate regular follow-up activities with providers, TBA networks, and relevant regulatory officials at the LGA level to identify gaps in availability of healthcare services and recommend specific actions to overcome identified challenges;
    • Provide targeted support to Local Government health authorities designed to improve availability and use of essential life-saving commodities for MNH
    • Any other responsibilities as directed by the RMNCH Senior Program Manager or Country Director
    Qualifications:

    Minimum qualifications:

    • A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health, economics or a related subject and a minimum of two years progressively responsible experience in public or private sector;
    • Exceptional strategic development skills, able to identify and pursue high-impact strategies in complex, uncertain, and evolving environments;
    • Proven time management and delivery skills, based on demonstrated success in complex, multi-stakeholder programs/projects;
    • Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and an ability to communicate effectively and build durable relationships with people of varied professional and cultural backgrounds;
    • Ability to navigate complex government processes and influence decision-making in a professional and collaborative manner;
    • Exceptional analytical, research, and presentation skills for qualitative and quantitative data;
    • Ability to work with humility and not seek personal credit for the work or contributions, even where credit is due—a commitment to ensuring our government partners are the owners of our work together;
    • Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and set priorities independently.
    • Ability to travel extensively across LGAs

    Plusses:

    • Experience working on maternal and newborn health
    • Previous experience working in rural settings on program implementation at the community level
    • Ability to speak Hausa

    Method of Application

    Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

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