Routine Immunization Technical Advisor at TSHIP

Roles and responsibilities           
•             Participate in regular coordination and planning meetings with state Ministry of Health and Ministry of Local Government officials and other immunization partners;
•             Work with state ministries of health, LGAs, and other partners to develop multi-year and annual workplans and budgets;
•             Supervise and support RI staff in each state;
•             Work with state ministries of health, ministries of local government, and other partners to:
•             Develop/implement sustainable capacity building strategies for health workers and mid-level managers;
•             Develop sustainable community approaches to problem solving and sustaining effective immunization services;
•             Build strong linkages between the health system, traditional healers, and other community groups;
•             Carry out logistics/cold chain assessment and related interventions;
•             Collect and use immunization data to inform decision-making.
•             Identify opportunities to share lessons learned and proven approaches with other states and partners;
•             Maintain open and productive communication and working relationships with national and international immunization partners; and
•             Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skill set
QUALIFICATIONS
•             MD, MBBS, or equivalent experience: MPH is an asset;
•             Minimum of five years working with government immunization structures at the state, local, and health facility level, preferably Nigeria;
•             Proven ability to use adult learning techniques to train health workers;
•             Understanding of government and traditional structures and ability to work within these structures;
•             Strong organizational and communication skills to influence partners and decision makers at the state, local, and community levels;
•             Minimum of three years supervisory/team leader experience;
•             Demonstrated ability to be a team player, to lead teams, and to organize multiple activities simultaneously;
•             Demonstrated understanding of public health issues and challenges in resource poor settings in northern Nigeria;
•             Computer skills that include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access;
•             Ability to produce accurate data and reports;
•             Excellent communication skills in local languages; ability to give clear instructions; good English writing skills; and
•             Willingness and ability to travel extensively in the field under, at times, suboptimal conditions.