State Team Manager at TSHIP

Roles and responsibilities           
•             Overall Objective is to contribute to the achievement of PRRINNs goal and objectives as set out in the project document. Specifically,
•             Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with MOH, MFLG, LGAs, other key individuals in the government and other ministries relevant to the project, representatives of other aid agencies, the private sector and civil society groups
•             Collaborate with other DFID, UN, WHO and UNICEF-supported programmes in Nigeria and in particular, in the State.
•             Work with the above partners to identify key problem areas in relation to the delivery of routine immunization and to develop proposals for reform activities to be supported by the (PRRINN).
•             Draw on the advice of the Lead Technical Advisers, National Immunization Policy Adviser, Programme Immunization Adviser, Programme Epidemiologist and National Social Development and Mobilisation Adviser, manage their itinerary and programme when in the state and contact them as required, between visits.
•             Draw up and agree quarterly internal project work plans to submit to the National Programme Manager, together with budget forecast..
•             Carry out agreed activities as specified in internal work plans and Action Plans including drawing up terms of reference for short-term consultancy inputs.
•             Monitor and supervise consultancy or other inputs ensuring adherence to the TORs.
•             Monitor and support implementation of project activities by partners.
•             Keep the National Programme Manager informed of progress on a frequent basis.
•             Take management responsibility for all state office support staff.
•             Provide good and fair employment practice in line with that of the Consortium and DFID Nigeria
•             Take management responsibility for the work of the state office, ensuring that its business runs smoothly and that its financial transactions are sound.
•             Submit quarterly project progress reports as specified to the National Programme Manager
 
Skill set
Person Specification
•             Post-graduate qualification in public health, primary health care, health management, social development or a closely related field.
•             At least 10 years professional working experience.
•             Excellent understanding of health delivery systems in Africa, especially at primary level.
•             Previous experience in the planning, organization and management of PHC.