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    Posted: Mar 9, 2020
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    State IHP Director - Nigeria IHP

     Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

    The purpose of this Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) Task Order (TO) 5 Contract is to implement priority primary health interventions in Sokoto State to strengthen the state-, LGA-, and ward-level health system as well as strengthen engagement with the state government. The objectives of the program are to (a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care services; (b) improve access to primary health care services; and, (c) increase quality of primary health care services.
     
    The IHP goal is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality primary health care (PHC) services. TO 05 will be USAID’s principal primary health program service delivery activity in Sokoto and will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state.

    USAID will intentionally overlay this  activity  with  other  Mission  programming  to  increase  Government  of  Nigeria  (GON) resources  for  primary  health  care  (PHC)  services,  increase  demand  for  PHC  services,  and improve access to essential commodities. The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.

    The State IHP Director shall be the principal point of contact in Sokoto for procedural and substantive matters. The State IHP Director will take guidance from the Country Director and shall be responsible for ensuring quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the award. The State IHP Director shall provide overall leadership management and direction for IHP in Sokoto State. This individual will be expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate program adjustments.

    • Provides leadership, guidance, vision, and management to staff  for  successful implementation in Sokoto State
    • Supervises TO5 staff and ensures strong collaboration with donors, other implementers, and local counterparts
    • Responsible for meeting contractual obligations, producing deliverables and targets, and achieving project results as specified by USAID/Nigeria under TO5
    • S/he oversees project planning and ensures implementation, with a focus on results and financial accountability for all project activities

    Required Qualifications:

    • Post-graduate  degree  in  International  Health,  Social  Sciences,  Management  or related discipline
    • Demonstrated  progressive  experience  in  RMNCH  programs  and  working  with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, project beneficiaries and project staff
    • Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills in English; demonstrated supervisory skills; and ability to work well on a team.

    Nigerian nationals representing the gender, ethnic, and regional diversity of country are strongly encouraged to apply

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to palladium.csod.com to apply

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