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Jhpiego is seeking to hire a Community/Facility Assistant to support the implementation of the Holistic Approach to Reaching Mothers with Obstetric, Neonatal, and Youth (HARMONY) Care Project, funded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDSC) in Ebonyi State. The Program Officer will support the implementation of the Harmony Care project country office and state level. This includes specifically assisting with the development of procurement plan, support with capacity building on MNCH, webinars and other learning events and draft quarterly reports to the donor. In addition, they will support development of work plans, liaising with FMOH, NPHCDA and SMoH/SPHCDA staff, other partners and donors regarding implementation, development of success stories, monitoring and evaluation of programs .
Responsibilities
Lead program coordination, specifically the MNCH activities at the national and state level
Development, implementation and monitoring of work plan and budgets.
Coordinate technical assistance for program implementation of learning activities such as webinars and technical briefs.
Assist the technical staff in the design implementation, monitoring and assessment of activities.
Write quarterly reports, annual work plans, project monitoring tracking indicators, target implementation plan and relevant reports as required.
Work closely with technical and program staff to ensure quality implementation of programs and monitor overall project level spending.
Assist in the development of new program approaches that are linked to related services
Work with project consultants to implement training, mentoring services and programs
Maintain partnerships on behalf of the project with relevant stakeholders, and other partners.
Other duties as necessary or as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree or equivalent experience in public health, sociology, or related health field
Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation with minimum of 5-7 years experience
Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations. Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication and development of PowerPoint presentations.
Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others.
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.