NSTOP Deputy Coordinator at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Responsibilities
Technical Roles

• Provide strategic and technical support to all NSTOP Program areas
• Supervises the zonal coordinators and provides support for all NSTOP field activities
• Provides logistical and technical support for NSTOP and other immunization activities as needed
• Provide technical support to all Field Coordinators and senior field coordinators
• Provide support for all NSTOP field activities
• Provide logistical and technical support for AFP surveillance (including support for the National Surveillance Working Group)
• Monitor program progress including key performance indicators and impact indicators
• Provide technical support to NPHCDA and NCDC on Vaccine preventable diseases surveillance
• Supervise and mentor NFELTP Residents.

 Administrative roles:

• Ensures program monthly and quarterly reports are finalized and submitted to partners on time
• Coordinate NSTOP specific workshops as maybe necessary during national and international scientific conferences and other events
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization’s programmatic work.

Others:

• Assumes NSTOP Coordinator responsibilities in his/her absence or as otherwise directed by the coordinator
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Position Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Life Sciences, Allied Health Sciences with a Master of Public Health degree and 5-year field epidemiology training is required
• A PhD or professional fellowship in any of the above disciplines will be an advantage.

Prior Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of prior work experience on immunization activities – preferably polio eradication - or related public health programs working in collaboration with NGOs, UN organizations, Government agencies or Ministries.
• 3 years of such experience should be at leadership level.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Level IV (fluency) Speaking/ Writing in English is required
• Ability to write concise technical activity reports is required
• Working knowledge of routine immunization campaigns and practices, polio eradication strategies, and AFP surveillance
• Knowledge and understanding of local government structures and primary health care systems in Nigeria
• Experience working or interacting with nomadic and/or other migrant communities will be an advantage
• Incumbent is required to possess standard computer skills with experience in MS Word, MS Excel spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of CDC’s Epi-info statistical software and GPS/GIS technology will be an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure.

Functional Skills:

• Demonstrated project planning and management skills for organizing, planning and executing projects from conception through implementation.
• Excellent leadership skills include the capacity to organize people to achieve a shared goal
• Excellent diplomatic, representational, interpersonal and communication skills, including experience with successfully interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in technical and other professional settings.

Travel:

• Readiness to travel up to 50% of time mostly in northern Nigeria.