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  • Posted: May 6, 2016
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    In 1965, Clark Abt expressed a single, noble goal-to create a world free of war and poverty. The visionary set to work establishing Abt Associates. Over the next half century, the company became known as a bold, innovative and effective agent of social change, committed to improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. Today, Abt ...
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    Technical Specialist 11 / State Program Coordinator

    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.

    Method of Application

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