Technical Specialist 11 / State Program Coordinator at ABT Associates

Job ID: 37606

Job Description

• Abt Associates seeks a qualified Technical Specialist 11 / State Program Coordinator. In Nigeria, the HFG project is currently working with the Government of Nigeria (GON) to support sustainability and country ownership of Nigeria’s HIV/AIDS and TB programs.
• HFG seeks to hire a State Program Coordinator that will provide technical support and coordinate activities in Lagos, a USAID’s PEPFAR priority state.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for engaging, coordinating and communicating with stakeholders and partners working mobilizing resources for HIV/AIDS  in the State;
• Mapping of Public Financial Management (PFM) processes and identifying bottlenecks to adequate allocation and release of funds towards HIV/AIDS response financing in particular and health financing in general;
• Leading/supporting PFM strengthening across central budget MDAs and HIV/health MDAs in Lagos State;
• Conduct a political mapping to identify stakeholders and that can promote budget increase for HIV/AIDS in Lagos State;
• Support Lagos State HIV/AIDS Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) Technical Working Group (TWG) to carry out its core functions including resource mapping, resource tracking and advocacy;
• Support Lagos State health care financing reforms by participating fully in the activitity of Lagos Sate Health Scheme (LSHC) Core Implementation Team (CIT);
• Provide operational and  technical support towards design and implementation of HFG health financing activities in Lagos State;
• Work with the COP to coordinate field activities to ensure timely implementation of planned activities of HFG Nigeria without compromising quality and efficiency; and carry out other activities as requested by the COP.

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• First degree in Social Sciences/Biomedical Sciences preferred.  Master’s degree in Public Health or Health Economics is desirable;
• 5+ years’ experience in public sector management or health sector with government or non-governmental institutions;
• Progressive experience of health financing program management in Nigeria is essential;
• Demonstrated project management and leadership capabilities and the ability to lead multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
• Demonstrated ability to ensure that individuals and teams adhere to the highest standards of quality, relevance and timeliness;
• Knowledge about US Government development assistance policy and USAID operational procedures is desirable; and
• High level of computer proficiency and demonstrated good oral and written communication skills
• 30-40% travel, not limited to HFG’s USAID priority states.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 8 years of experience.