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• State Team Lead/Service/Quality Improvement Coordinator will be responsible for providing leadership for the state team and also leadership in capacity building, mentoring and supportive supervision in the technical area of RMNCH for the upcoming Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) Quality of Care (QoC)/CEmONC project in Nigeria. The State Team lead/Service/Quality Improvement Coordinator will provide technical assistance at the State selected secondary and primary health care level activities. This integrated health project aims to contribute to reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality in target states, and to increase the capacity of health systems and health care providers to sustainably support quality Comprehensive and Basic Emergency Obstetric and new born services (BEmONC and CEmONC) and Nutrition services at secondary and PHC level of care. The project will operate for a one-year period.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on service and quality improvement that is sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of the appropriate State and US
• Provide technical leadership, and build local capacity using proven training approaches and quality improvement methodologies.
• Provide trainings (providers and training of trainers) as well as follow-up support and clinical mentoring as necessary for QI at secondary and primary health care facilities.
• Support service/quality improvement efforts, approaches and tools at all supported health facilities in selected states.
• Support nutrition and referral services and systems at the state to ensure they are functional.
• Develop strategies for increasing the percentage of pregnant women, including married adolescents, who deliver under the care of a skilled birth attendant
• Advocate with State Ministry of Health for adoption of new evidence based quality improvement (QI) best practices at health facilities in project sites.
• Advocate with other ministries, community, NGO’s, and religious leaders to support and promote service/quality improvement components and increase uptake of health facility services by women and their children.
• Contribute to and coordinate with the program’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team on activities to ensure that the program meets set targets in accordance with national and USG standards.
• Represent program at state level stakeholder meetings and technical working groups in relation to service/quality improvement of RMNCH, Nutrition and related technical areas.

Management

• Provide leadership of the MCGL QoC/CEmONC team at the State.
• Contribute to annual work planning, training plans and quarterly reports and other
• required technical reports.
• Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results.
• Ensure quality program implementation consistent with MOH Nigerian Guidelines, global best practices and US Government Nigerian Strategic Directions.
• Evaluate program progress against deliverables on a quarterly basis
• With the State Team, oversee program design, implementation, quality assurance and monitoring of work plan.
• Coordinate with the other members of the technical team and NGO partners to develop and implement feasible facility and community-based approaches
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor which contribute to the achievement of program goals.

Required Qualifications

The State Team Lead/Service/Quality Improvement Coordinator must be a proven leader in the field of RMNCH service and quality Improvement with senior-level management experience in public health programs. The State Team lead/Coordinator must be intimately familiar with the context in Nigeria and have in-country experience with US Government programs. Additional qualifications include:

• An experienced Midwife/Nurse or any other closely related health care professional; other related courses (e.g. MPH, MSC or other relevant degree) will be an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working in RMNCH in Africa, preferably in Nigeria
• Demonstrated expertise in working directly with host-community, senior government officials and policy makers in RMNCH.
• Experience working with host-country partners, organizations, and institutions
• Strong skills in management of staff, program design, implementation and monitoring of program components; e.g. services, training, supportive supervision, clinical mentoring, advocacy and coordination.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with State Ministry of Health, SPHCDA, Local Government Authority and partners in developing technical materials and providing training to improve service delivery, advocacy and resource mobilization for expanding quality improvement of RMNCH services.
• Experience with working on RMNCH programs funded by the US Government and/or other donor programs in developing countries, with significant Nigeria experience.
• Strong verbal, listening, writing, and intrapersonal skills essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities.
• Fluent in English, (written and oral communication) and Hausa and/or Fulfulde.
• Willingness to travel throughout Nigeria as necessary.

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• Service/Quality Improvement Officer will be responsible for providing leadership in capacity building, clinical mentoring and supportive supervision in the technical area of RMNCH for the upcoming Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) Quality of Care (QoC)/CEmONC project in Nigeria. The Service/Quality Improvement Officer will provide technical assistance at the State selected secondary and primary health care level activities. This integrated health project aims to contribute to reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality in target states, and to increase the capacity of health systems and health care providers to sustainably support quality Comprehensive and Basic Emergency Obstetric and new born services (BEmONC and CEmONC) at secondary and PHC level of care. The project will operate for a one-year period.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on service and quality improvement that is sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of the appropriate State and US
• Provide technical leadership, and build local capacity using proven training approaches and quality improvement methodologies.
• Provide trainings (providers and training of trainers) as well as follow-up support and clinical mentoring as necessary for QI at secondary and primary health care facilities.
• Support service/quality improvement efforts, approaches and tools at all supported health facilities in selected states.
• Support referral services and systems at the state to ensure they are functional.
• Develop strategies for increasing the percentage of pregnant women, including married adolescents, who deliver under the care of a skilled birth attendant
• Advocate with State Ministry of Health for adoption of new evidence based quality improvement (QI) best practices at health facilities in project sites.
• Advocate with other ministries, community, NGO’s, and religious leaders to support and promote service/quality improvement components and increase uptake of health facility services by women and their children.
• Contribute to and coordinate with the program’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team on activities to ensure that the program meets set targets in accordance with national and USG standards.
• Represent program at state level stakeholder meetings and technical working groups in relation to service/quality improvement of RMNCH and related technical areas.

Management

• Contribute to annual work planning, training plans and quarterly reports and other required technical reports.
• Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results.
• Ensure quality program implementation consistent with MOH Nigerian Guidelines, global best practices and US Government Nigerian Strategic Directions.
• Evaluate program progress against deliverables on a quarterly basis
• With the State Team Lead, oversee program design, implementation, quality assurance and monitoring of work plan.
• Coordinate with the other members of the technical team and NGO partners to develop and implement feasible facility and community-based approaches
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor which contribute to the achievement of program goals.

Required Qualifications

• An experienced Midwife/Nurse or any other closely related health care professional; other related courses (e.g. MPH, MSC or other relevant degree) will be an advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of experience working in RMNCH in Africa, preferably in Nigeria
• Demonstrated expertise in working directly with host-community, senior government officials and policy makers in RMNCH.
• Experience working with host-country partners, organizations, and institutions
• Strong skills in design, implementation and monitoring of program components; e.g. services, training, supportive supervision, clinical mentoring, advocacy and coordination.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with State Ministry of Health, SPHCDA, Local Government Authority and partners in developing technical materials and providing training to improve service delivery, advocacy and resource mobilization for expanding quality improvement of RMNCH services.
• Experience with working on RMNCH programs funded by the US Government and/or other donor programs in developing countries, with significant Nigeria experience.
• Strong verbal, listening, writing, and intrapersonal skills essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities.
• Fluent in English, (written and oral communication) and Hausa and/or Fulfulde.
• Willingness to travel throughout Nigeria as necessary.

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Overview

• Jhpiego is seeking candidates for an upcoming project that implements and provides technical support to nutrition interventions across different levels o the health system and disciplines and some linkages with communities. The project’s multi-sectoral approach draws on global nutrition experience to design, implement, and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition. Committed to using a systems approach, the project strives to sustain positive outcomes by building local capacity, and strengthening the enabling environment to save lives, improve health, build resilience.
• The project's overall purpose in Nigeria is to implement innovative nutrition-specific and sensitive live saving interventions, and generate evidence to enhance nutrition programming. This will help achieve the overall goal of improving nutrition indices for women of reproductive age and young children including newborns. This activity will support the donor’s effort to strengthen the enabling environment for innovation, commitment, capacity strengthening, coordination, collaboration, and support for multi-sectoral nutrition policies and programs.
• The Nutrition Manager will provide technical expertise and guidance on nutrition interventions, including assessments, program design, and implementation. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality nutrition programs in line with established standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on nutrition interventions, assessments, and program design. Conduct training and capacity-building activities for project staff and community health workers on nutrition-related topics.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of nutrition programs, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Ability to engage with and maintain relationships with relevant ministries, departments, agencies, and other stakeholders
• Develop and adapt nutrition-specific strategies and protocols based on evidence-based practices and guidelines.
• Raise community awareness and consume diversified, nutrient-dense, fortified, and nutritionally adequate foods.
• Improve nutritional status and intervention outcome by increasing the production of diverse and safe foods, increasing household food availability, and implementing live saving interventions.
• Coordinate capacity building and technical support for beneficiaries on nutrition-specific and sensitive agriculture issues, including dietary diversification and nutrient-dense diets, food preparation and utilization, best practices, and energy and time-saving technologies for women.
• Work with the M&E officer to monitor beneficiary adoption of the new nutrition-targeted agricultural practices and food consumption methodologies.
• Promote food safety, including appropriate handling, preservation, processing, storage, and utilization methods.
• Establish linkages and facilitate collaboration across relevant sectors, agencies, and public and private sector stakeholders working with the targeted communities.
• Promote water and sanitation activities in the targeted communities.
• Strengthen and promote community engagement processes in the project areas, particularly identifying project beneficiaries, assessing their needs, and addressing and resolving community issues.
• Perform and document regular monitoring of all project activities in close coordination with the project team.
• Ensure the cost-effective management of allocated Country Budget and resources for nutrition projects and maintain responsiveness in delivering on internal processes and external requests on budget spend in line with approved workplan.
• Manage direct reports by providing guidance, support, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in nutrition program management, implementation, and technical support.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based nutrition interventions.
• Strong technical knowledge of nutrition and public health principles and practices.
• Excellent training and capacity-building skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities focusing on program quality and impact.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills In English Language, as well as the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work on own initiative with a creative approach to problem-solving.

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• The overall purpose of the project in Nigeria is to provide technical support, implement innovative nutrition-specific and sensitive live saving interventions, and generate evidence to enhance nutrition programming toward achieving the overall goal of improving nutrition indices for women of reproductive age, young children and new borns. This activity will support the donor’s effort to strengthen the enabling environment for innovation, commitment, capacity strengthening, coordination, collaboration, and support for multi-sectoral nutrition policies and programs.
• The Nutrition Officer will oversee the daily implementation of both nutrition-sensitive and specific live saving interventions that contribute to the prevention, detection, and management of malnutrition in Ebonyi, Kwara, Kano, Katsina and Kebbi State. Activities will include the promotion / supporting adoption of recommended Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP), monitoring and supervision of community-level nutrition screening including the rollout of Mother Led Middle Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) approach, multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women as well participation in planned nutrition assessments.
• The Nutrition Officer will also support capacity building for health workers, Nutrition Focal Persons, and food systems actors to enhance the production and consumption of safe, diverse and nutritious foods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing detailed implementation plan and tracking activity progress in collaboration with the M&E team.
• Responsible for monitoring and supervision of the day-to-day implementation of nutrition and related activities and ensuring it is in accordance with the agreed work plan
• Support capacity-building activities for field-level nutrition staff including on-the-job training mentoring and supportive supervision.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
• Supervise activities aimed at promoting appropriate Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP) to improve household dietary diversity and multiple micronutrient supplementation of pregnant women.
• Regularly monitor and ensure that the nutrition team in the field has the necessary tools (i.e., data collection tools, job aids, IEC materials, etc.) and supplies required for quality implementation of planned nutrition activities.
• Participate in nutrition assessments planned in the catchment area.
• Participate in periodic program monitoring and evaluation activities including baselines, end lines, midterm reviews, lesson learning exercises, and compilation of success stories.
• Ensure timely submission of quality weekly and monthly nutrition activity reports.
• Draft monthly and quarterly financial need forecast in line with the detailed project activity plan/Monthly activity plans and send it to state team lead.
• Ensure sound monitoring and joint supervision of program activities in close collaboration with other programs.
• Participate in the Nutrition Technical Working Group (TWG) and other LGA and State level meetings as appropriate.
• Support the state to plan for special events like World Breast Feeding (WBF) week, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week etc.
• Perform any other duty as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Food Security, Agriculture or other related fields, a relevant master’s Degree is a plus.
• Minimum of (5) years experience in nutrition and/or food security and livelihood programming or related sectors
• Demonstrated experience in implementing nutrition programs and initiatives.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
• Skilled in developing and managing new and effective partnerships facilitating meetings, and effectively participating in technical working groups.
• Ability to apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine activity results and monitor impact.
• Familiarity with local community resources, services, and support networks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse community members.
• Proven experience in community engagement, development, or social work.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics needs assessment, and program development.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, demonstrating initiative and leadership when necessary.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine interest in serving the needs of the community.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.