Program Coordinator – Consultancy at TA Connect

Background:  

• TAConnect was established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to deliver tailored and cohesive support to states in Nigeria by strengthening their PHC systems and enhancing PHC service delivery.
• As an innovative platform, we respond to state TA priorities to promote sustainable improvements in state Primary Healthcare (PHC) systems’ performance and increase uptake of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services. We value trust and transparency, excellence, teamwork, respect, innovation, and sustainability, in all our program operations and stakeholder engagement.
• The Program Coordinator will oversee daily program operations and coordination of the Accelerating uptake of the rotavirus vaccine project in Kano State, a project that aims to reduce diarrhea infection among children under five in high-burden communities.
• He/she will collaborate with the other program teams to ensure seamless implementation of the project in Kano State.
• He/she will supervise and track program implementation and support stakeholders’ engagement to ensure that program implementation is harmonized and integrated in the state. He/she will also ensure adherence to TAConnects’ corporate and field office policies and donor regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Working with the technical team and the state, s/he will support the overall management, project strategy development, activity planning and implementation, program monitoring and evaluation, including pipeline analysis, and budget tracking, to ensure the timely implementation of activities.
• Monitor and ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all project activities to guarantee the quality of service provision and alignment to relevant standards, including financial and programmatic oversight, and regular on-site supervisory visits.
• Ensure robust stakeholders’ engagement that ensures synergy with other existing interventions and programs to foster sustainability and scalability, as well as ensure the state is in the driver’s seat of the entire program management cycle from program design through implementation till evaluation.
• Ensure the adoption of a holistic strategic approach that promotes integrated service delivery and addresses both the demand and supply side dynamics of immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases to promote improved health outcomes for children.
• Review all programmatic and technical training plans to ensure the goals and objectives are clear, the target audience is identified, and a training module is prepared. Also, ensure all training reports as prepared, reviewed, and filed appropriately.
• Support advocacy efforts to state government to commit more resources to immunization programs through budgetary allocations in the state Annual Operational Plan (AOP) and other funding streams.
• Liaising with the KMC team to manage communications on media relations, social media etc. Build positive relations within the team and external parties, and ensure implementation of practices in accordance with client/donor requirements.
• Work with Technical Leads to consolidate input on the workplan for each Financial Year. Organize periodic review meetings (mid and final) and ensure progress and implementation report is on-track.
• Support the state and community-level demand creation through HCD-tailored SBCC interventions to promote the uptake of immunization and vaccines and leveraging on CHIPS, WDCs, and other community-level initiatives.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public administration, public health, Health Financing, Health Economics, social sciences, management or equivalent (Masters’s degree is an added advantage)
• Minimum 6 years of work experience, with at least 3 years related experience in core project management and providing program support in health-related programs, PHC systems, and enhancing PHC service delivery. Experience in a Health System Strengthening or RMNCAH+N project is an added advantage.
• Strong program development/management background with analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions with keen attention to detail, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet demanding timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard practices and procedures, receive general instructions and supervision on work progress, and make significant contributions to end results with resourcefulness to identify, resolve problems, and make timely decisions.
• Time management skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Adaptable to change, and flexible with duties and hours.
• Ability to consistently meet multiple deadlines and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within Nigeria.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Hausa are required.

Supervision

• The Program Coordinator will report directly to the Program Management Manager.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment

• This will be for 3 months with a possibility of extension depending on the availability of resources.