Capacity Builder (MCGL Implementing States on RMNCAEH + N Quality of Care) at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Purpose of Assignment

• To support the State Ministries of Health in building the capacity of two implementing States, Ebonyi, FCT and Kebbi.
• On the RMNCAEH+N Quality of Care strategy, thereby improving health outcomes for women, newborns, and children.

Responsibilities

• Build capacity of state teams on the RMNCAEH+N QoC strategy
• Support the establishment and functionality of QoC structures at state and LGA levels
• Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous quality improvement

Scope of Work
The consultant will support the following activities in the two states:

• Train state teams on RMNCAEH+N QoC strategies
•  Train teams on dashboard use
• Establish and inaugurate QI teams
• Review and align data collection tools with QoC documentation needs.

Expected Outcomes:

•  All three states trained on RMNCAEH+N QoC strategy
• Active participation in TWGs
• Regular submission of QoC data from all states

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (PhD is an added advantage)
• Medical Degree (MBBS, Nursing / Midwifery, Pharmacy) with MPH
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
• At least 7 years of consultancy experience with local/international organizations
• Experience working with Federal and State Ministries of Health

Desirable:

• Postgraduate degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Publications in maternal and newborn health, especially RMNCH QoC

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office
•  Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
•  Ability to work under pressure
•  Excellent written and spoken English