USAID HC3 Nigeria Senior Technical Advisor - Tuberculosis at Health Communication Capacity Collaborative (HC3)

Job Summary

• The USAID HC3 Nigeria Senior Technical Advisor - Tuberculosis will provide technical, programmatic, research, monitoring and evaluation (RME) and managerial leadership to all aspects of the program.
• Reports directly to the USAID HC3 Nigeria Chief of Party and works in close consultation on technical and programmatic issues with the entire HC3 team

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• In addition to the overall management of the project, specific duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with USAID, health partners, implementing partners, Federal and State MOHs and other key stakeholders.
• Provide extensive technical assistance n Social and Behavior Change Communicator (SBCC)for TB.
• Manage and oversee implementation of the project activities
• Ensure expected results are met.
• Mentor partners
• Submit timely program reports arid disseminate program success stories, and oilier reporting duties as assigned.
• Assist with design and oversee implementation of the project monitoring and evaluation system.
• In coordination with and guidance from the Chief of Party Baltimore-based team and the Finance and Admin Stall based in Abuja: oversee and ensure proper procurement, administrative and financial procedures are followed The STA-TE writ submit all documentation for local procurements and payments to the HC3 Chief of Party for approval and processing.
• The position will be based at the HC3 Office in Abuja.
• Travel to focal states is expected to be approximately 20-30%.
• Keep abreast of relevant Nigerian health laws and policies related to TB.
• Work with the USAID HC3 Nigeria Malaria and HC3 Family Planning Projects to find areas of synergy and cost savings in hue focal stales.
• Other duties as necessary

Education and/or Experience

• Masters Degree or higher in a health-related field, Social Services, Management, International Development or Business Administration
• Minimum of 5 years experience in senior management of complex public health programs in Africa, preferably in Nigeria on Tuberculosis.
• Strategic vision for the health sector, leadership qualities, professional reputation, strong interpersonal skill, and written and oral presentation skills.

Language Skills:

• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.