Program Officer, Group Ante-Natal Care (G-ANC) Project at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

The Program manager develops creative and innovative approaches to expand access to the use of quality G-ANC and RMNCH services by the under-served communities. She/he will identify technical assistance requirements and coordinate provision to TA so that service providers will tender quality RMNCH services, conduct training needs and equipment/supplies and commodities needs assessment to address the identified needs for improved quality of service delivery and field visits to all project sites to monitor and review project progress.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support and strengthen collaborative approach within the project to integrate other services to G-ANC including malaria in pregnancy
• Liaise with relevant Program Officers to facilitate/participate in RMNCAH+N meetings to ensure coordination of G-ANC and related activities with and among all partners
• Give report on capture G-ANC data in quarterly reports
• Plan, conduct and supervise training activities to sub-grantees and service providers
• Advise the SPM on necessary changes needed to improve quality coverage and acceptance of service

Required Experience

• 3 – 5 years demonstrated knowledge and experience in coordinating projects and managing a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience working in diverse fields – RMNCAH+N, Malaria and immunization program.
• Knowledge of the Nigerian public and private health sectors
• Familiarity with different sociocultural and developmental issues related to RH/FP in Nigeria
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer, management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy
• Good understanding of local language
• Mature, responsible, and able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Strong interest in RMNCAH community programs.

Competencies / Attributes:

• Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services, including program strategies and indicators.
• Good analytical and trouble shooting skills. Ability to make sound judgments. Ability to improve processes, promote excellence and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
•  Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented and consistently accurate, ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment, and ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues.

Minimum Qualifications

B.Sc  Nursing , RN / RM Degree with extensive  Clinical Nursing and Midwifery experience  or M.B.B.S Degree.