State Cross-Border Coordination Consultant - Nigeria at Talent Lab Limited

Job Summary

• We are seeking a State Cross-Border Coordination Consultant to lead efforts aimed at halting poliovirus transmission across Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad.
• The consultant will provide technical assistance to state health agencies, facilitate cross-border collaborations, and enhance the quality of immunization campaigns and routine interventions, especially in high-risk border settlements.

Key Responsibilities
Mapping Stakeholders and Border Populations:

• Identify and map stakeholders, health facilities, cross-border points, and special populations.
• Conduct primary data collection and analysis on cross-border activities.
• Co-develop targeted solutions with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage of underserved populations.

Planning and Coordinating Health Interventions:

• Act as the focal point for cross-border health initiatives in the state.
• Establish and strengthen cross-border coordination committees.
• Support the development of risk assessments, microplans, and context-specific intervention strategies.
• Monitor health intervention preparedness and implementation through tools like dashboards and checklists.

Implementing Synchronized Health Interventions:

• Supervise vaccination campaigns and routine immunization sessions in collaboration with local health teams.
• Train vaccination teams on real-time data collection and gap identification.
• Participate in campaign evaluations and implement quality improvement plans.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Promote standardized tools for data collection and reporting in border areas.
• Provide weekly updates to the State Manager and Project Manager.
• Maintain proper documentation of all health intervention activities.

Leadership and Capacity Building:

• Manage and mentor LGA consultants, providing feedback and on-the-job training.
• Review deliverables and administrative tasks, such as timesheets and expense requests.
• Address challenges through problem-solving sessions with team members.

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience:5–10 years in Primary Health Care, polio eradication, or routine immunization programs.
• Language Proficiency:Fluency in Hausa or any border-region language; knowledge of French is an advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience with digital data collection tools like KoboToolbox and ODK.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Other Requirements:

• Must reside in one of the listed states.
• Experience in security-compromised or challenging environments.
• Dual citizenship (Niger-Nigeria) or Niger residency is an added advantage.