State Technical Adviser at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile:

• Effective coordination of all activities relating to and essential for the promotion of quality service delivery in the provision of family planning services among Community Pharmacists in the State.
• Specifically, this position will mentor and supervise the family planning services rendered by community pharmacists ensuring they meet the national service protocol and they uphold all national quality procedures.
• It might entail, On-the-job training and supervision. 

Job-role: 

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Lead and coordination the implementation of  IntegratE Project 2.0 activities among Community Pharmacists( CPs) and Patent and Proprietary Medicines Vendors ( PPMVs) his / her Focal State
•  Lead all community level advocacies, partnership, and mobilization for effective project implementation.
•  Lead all engagement with SMOH for policy change to create an enabling environment for project implementation
• Support in capacity building of CPs and PPMVs in FP and PHC services and subsequent update trainings.
•  Work with other consortium partners to provide evidence-based information to inform the design and implementation of the project.
• Facilitate Documentation and other administrative responsibilities at the State level
•  Provide routine monitoring and supportive supervision to ensure quality is achieved and maintained throughout the implementation of the project.

Qualifications/Experience:

• S/he must possess a degree in Nursing/Midwifery, Pharmacy, or any of the biological sciences.
• A Postgraduate degree in Public Health or social works will be an advantage.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 3-5yrs post qualification experience in program management, training and managing Family planning, Maternal and Child health programs especially among the private health Sector.
• Proficient in provision of various FP methods especially LARC
• Must have PHC service experience.
• PHC and FP Service Delivery experience.

Skills and competencies: 

• Good written and oral communication skill
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skill
• Result oriented &
• Computer literate