State IHP Director - Nigeria IHP Task Order 3 at Palladium Group

Job Description

• The purpose of the Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) Task Order 3 Contract is to implement priority primary health interventions in Bauchi State to strengthen the state-, LGA-, and ward-level health system as well as strengthen engagement with the state government.
• The objectives of the program are to (a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care services; (b) improve access to primary health care services; and, (c) increase quality of primary health care services.
• The overall IHP goal is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality primary health care (PHC) services.
• IHP will be USAID’s principal primary health  program  service  delivery  activity in  Bauchi  and  shall  coordinate  closely  with  other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state. USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources  for  primary  health  care  (PHC)  services,  increase  demand  for  PHC  services,  and improve access to essential commodities.
• IHP is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing  partners  and  will  not  undertake  any  activities  already  implemented  by  other USAID programs.
• The State IHP Director shall be the principal point of contact in Bauchi for procedural and substantive matters.
• The State IHP Director will take guidance from the Country Director and shall be responsible for ensuring quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the award.
• The State IHP Director shall provide overall leadership management and direction for IHP in Bauchi State.
• This individual will be expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate program adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Provides  leadership,  guidance,  vision,  and  management  to  staff  for  successful implementation in Bauchi State
• Supervises   TO3  staff   and   ensures   strong   collaboration   with   donors,   other implementers, and local counterparts
• Responsible for meeting contractual obligations, producing deliverables and targets, and achieving project results as specified by USAID/Nigeria under TO3
• S/he oversees project planning and ensures implementation, with a focus on results and financial accountability for all project activities

Requirements

• Post-graduate  degree  in  International  Health,  Social  Sciences,  Management  or related discipline
• Demonstrated  progressive  experience  in  RMNCH  programs  and  working  with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, project beneficiaries and project staff
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills in English
• Demonstrated supervisory skills; and ability to work well on a team.