COVID-19 Vaccination State Coordinator, (COVAX State Coordinator) TB-LON 3 Project at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Job Description

• The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four result areas:
  • Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
  • Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
  • TB disease transmission and progression reduced
  • TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.
• The TB-LON 3 Award is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities. 
• USAID recently approved additional funding for this Award to scale up COVID-19 vaccination activities in 2 States.

Job Summary

• The COVAX State Coordinator will address the challenges posed by vaccine hesitancy, and lead the implementation of strategies to rapidly scale-up COVID-19 vaccination in the State.
• S/He would also strategically support the State Immunization Programs to integrate COVAX vaccination activities into routine immunization programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of TB-LON 3 COVID-19 immunization scale-up activities in the State.
• Coordinate the engagement, involvement and linkages of key partners in the State & LGAs to participate in COVAX program.
• Facilitate state COVID 19 vaccination situation assessment exercise and support the State/LGA team to develop COVAX activity plan.
• Coordinate the implementation of COVAX activity plan in all the engaged LGAs in the State.
• Support the State in capacity building of healthcare workers on RCCE to integrate COVID risk communication and vaccine promotion messages into facility service provisions in the state.
• Represent TB LON 3 on relevant COVID-19 committees and technical working groups in the state.
• Support TB LON 3 state SI Coordinator to verify COVAX data; and appropriately use data for program review to improve quality and increase performance.
• Supervise TB LON 3 LGA COVAX monitors in the state.
• Collate LGA reports on COVAX activities and produce periodic reports on COVAX implementation in the state.
• Any other duties as assigned by COVAX Manager or TB LON 3 Management

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Degree in Medical, Health or Social Sciences. Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of COVID-19 epidemiology and vaccination program.
• At least three years of professional experience working in public health or vaccination programs.
• Experience in working with key state health stakeholders.
• Experience with USAID or any other donor will be an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong coordination, planning, networking and supervisory skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. 
• Innovative, proactive and self-motivated