State Programme Officer at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Specific Purpose of the job: The State Coordinator will lead engagement with CPs & PPMVs at the state level through state ACPN, NAPPMED and PCN teams ensuring that CPs & PPMVs interest is at the forefront of any decision made on the project to strengthen sustainability.

Job Summary:

• Facilitate efforts to improve CPs & PPMVs access to quality health commodity by facilitating engagement of CPs & PPMVs networks with interested reputable drug suppliers.
• Conduct training of CPs and PPMVs to utilize microcredit to improve their delivery of products  and   services.
• Work with PCN to ensure PPMVs are branded in line with the approved guidelines for the three-Tiered Accreditation Programme.
• Plan and conduct training programme to build capacity of PPMVs to better manage commodity inventories and liaise with NAFDAC state office in the conduct of post marketing surveillance.

Key Result Areas:

• Facilitate the adoption of digital tools to enhance inventory management, reduce stockouts, and improve service quality: Percentage of PPMVs using digital tools for inventory management and customer engagement.
• Enhance PPMV capacity in entrepreneurship and business management to grow sustainable small- and medium-scale businesses: Feedback and performance improvement of PPMVs after training (e.g., increased profitability, better inventory management).
•   Establish strategic partnerships and conduct market research to optimize operations: Documented success stories showcasing the impact of partnerships and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate PPMVs' access to microcredit and financial resources to sustain and grow their businesses: Number of PPMVs who successfully meet eligibility criteria for financing (Managed Credit).

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years post-NYSC experience in the development sector, business development, or project management, preferably in the healthcare or retail sectors.
• Strong understanding of the informal health sector (CPs and PPMVs) landscape and healthcare systems in Nigeria.
• Familiarity with digital health tools and technology-driven business solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.