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QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM

 EXPERIENCE:                          

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant progressive experience.
• 3 years of managerial experience.
• Knowledge and experience of handling U.S. government funded projects. Including knowledge of donor rules and regulations.
• Understanding of key aspects of accounting.
• Ability to use basic accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks).
• Written and verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.

KNOWLEDGE and SKLLS:                                     

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets, or comparable software.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills in English
• A creative and proactive approach to all areas of work with a ‘can do’ attitude, in line with the MSH’s values
• Strong team working orientation with a flexible and adaptable approach to work demands across the whole organization
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaboration Skills

COMPETENCIES:

• Performing financial management of the project.
• Timely transactions recording, reviewing, vouchers file management and preparing necessary reports.
• Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial "common sense"
• Ability to create and monitor budgets. Understanding of Cash Control, Asset Management and Bank Reconciliations.
• Understanding of principals of adequate documentation and of audit, and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.
• Good ethical conduct.
• Ability to manage teams in Abuja and in the states.
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally 
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work
• Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:    

• The role of the Admin/Procurement Officer is provide Admin support and to procure goods and services in compliance with MSH/Donor procurements policies and procedures. S/he collects proforma invoices on approved purchase requisitions, prepares offer analysis and makes recommendations.
• Once the purchase order has been completed, the Procurement Specialist will follow up to assure delivery.
• She/he maintains procurement data including supplier list and standards of goods and services, and ensures the effectiveness of procurement in timely and cost effective manner. Assists expatriate staff with resident visas, also assists project staff with visa processing (where applicable).
• He is responsible for supervision of all drivers and provides transportation services to staff and TDYers.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM

EDUCATION:                     -  

• Master’s  degree  in  business  administration/finance/accounts  or related field. Alternatively, a
• University Degree in logistics, supply chain management or business with 4 years post degree experience.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 4-5    years’    or    relevant    and    progressive    experience    in procurement and supply management.
• Experience in a USG donor funded project or NGO preferred.
• Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload.
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure.
• Monitoring/assessing performance  to  make improvements  or take corrective action.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Planning and scheduling skills
• Good organizational skills

COMPETENCIES:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated  ability  to  interact  professionally  with  a  culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications

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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• The MERL Director will be responsible for the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning components of this project. The MERL Director will develop monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems and design applied research studies. The MERL Director will be responsible for designing the MEL system in alignment with the MoH HMIS system, leading the project data collection, conducting data analysis to inform the project implementation, and producing timely, accurate project reports. The MERL Director will be responsible for the overall management of the monitoring, evaluation, and research system for the project. 
• The MERL Director will ensure the smooth operation and quality performance of technical efforts and field activities by coordinating and overseeing quality programmatic reporting, quality of data management, and strategic information. The MERL Director is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a plan to monitor progress, evaluate effectiveness, promote learning and adaptive management,  systematically disseminate results, as well as overseeing operations, research, and other data analysis to facilitate evidence-based improvements in project performance and expand understanding and lessons learned. The MERL Director will ensure adherence to the monitoring of project activities using developed tools and indicators. 
• The MERL Director reports to the Chief of Party (COP); participates in the project leadership team; collaborates with the Technical Directors; and provides direct supervision to other technical staff.   

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide in-country technical leadership, and support for monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) . These tasks include, among others: Ensure the integration of MEL activities into all project components; Support the development and regularly update detailed annual work plans and selection of indicators and annual implementation plans with a view toward the project’s MEL requirements to assure alignment between technical and MEL strategies; Collect, report, and analyze information on project activities; Collect routine and non-routine data for the MEL plan; monitor project performance, including progress towards annual work plans, expected outputs, including selecting and monitoring progress in meeting indicators; and systematically review, reflect, and use those data to improve project performance in partnership with MEL and technical teams; Adapt and implement tools and techniques to improve data quality and the use of data for decision making; Compile information on lessons learned and expertise within and outside the project; Coordinate the preparation of all quarterly progress reports, annual project reports, inception reports, ad-hoc technical reports, and success stories for USAID funding in line with the required formats; Ensure timely and complete reporting from in-country executing partners by approved USAID and MOH reporting formats. 
• Design and implement capacity strengthening focused on MEL to selected stakeholders and sub-contractors participating in project activities, including Federal and State Governments, Local Government Authorities, Ward Development Council, and local NGOs, faith-based organizations, and civil society. Specific topic areas of MEL capacity strengthening will ideally be demand driven; examples could include the following topic areas:   reporting and management use of periodically collected health information, Data Quality Assurance, DHIS2, and LQAS. Example modalities include monthly seminars, hands-on training, mentoring, and coaching.  
• Lead the design and implementation of operational research, including the development of scientific protocols for submission to the relevant institutional review board (IRB).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in management, MEL, health sciences, public health, or related subject with at least 8+ years of relevant work experience in MEL donor-funded public health programs in Nigeria or West Africa, USAID experience required,   MEL training and capacity strengthening experience required.
• Proven experience establishing data quality assurance systems with software applications related to project planning and monitoring. Prior experience with DHIS2 and other routine health information systems. 
• Experience designing and conducting operations research. Understanding of human subjects research principles; prior experience developing scientific protocols for submission to institutional review boards. Knowledge of and experience implementation science frameworks preferred. Knowledge and experience with complexity aware methods, such as outcome mapping and outcome harvesting, preferred.  
• Demonstrated ability to lead MEL staff and consultants within a consortium of international and local sub-contractors to achieve measurable results within an integrated health program.   
• Proven experience in engaging MEL staff of the host country government, civil society organizations, international development organizations, and NGOs to support project implementation and/or to provide complementary resources.  
• High levels of diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.  
• Fluency in written and spoken English, and demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate and document, including the writing of quality reports and detailed analysis of strategic information. Fluency in a local language is a distinct advantage.  

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:    

• The M&E/HSS Officer will be supervised by and report to the State Coordinator. S/he will provide technical leadership of PMI-S Project’s surveillance, monitoring and evaluation (SME) and health systems strengthening (HSS) interventions, including the rollout and integration of PMI-S M&E plans in the states with other HSS activities as well as generating strategic data for program management, reporting, and documentation of best practices.
• The position will use analyzed and triangulated HMIS, LMIS, and surveillance data at strategic policy and management discussions to influence state HSS.
• S/he will build the capacity of SMEP and LGA malaria focal persons in use of evidence to influence HRH, health financing, and service delivery system decisions. S/he will provide timely analyzed data to inform AOP processes.
• The position will build capacity of SMEP and LGA malaria focal persons in monitoring AOP implementation and budget performance to inform mTWG decisions.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical guidance in the planning and implementation of all state and LGA level M&E/HSS activities.
• Develop and implement an M&E/HSS plan for the program in the state, in collaboration with the State Coordinator
• Take lead in the implementation of PMI-S state level Task Order M&E plans and state work plan and reporting on USAID indicators and targets in collaboration with the State Coordinator;
• Establish system for flow of information from service-delivery points to the PMI-S central database and ensure timely M&E/HSS technical support to all implementing health facilities.
• Build capacity of SMEP and LGA M&E officers in monitoring and evaluation, data management and data use
• Support the SMEP team to analyze and use data to inform decisions and guide malaria interventions
• Participate in data quality review meetings at the state and LGA levels
• Work with SMEP and LGAs to train health workers in the use of HMIS tools
• Support monitoring of quality of service at health facilities
• Take lead in implementation of selected health systems interventions including for example evidence-based state malaria annual planning to fit into state planning and budgeting cycle
• Support state malaria partners to build an evidence base to monitor state malaria program performance towards elimination goals
• Provide HRH analytics to inform state HRH deployment and management practices
• Engage with the State DHPRS, SPHCDA, State Health Insurance Scheme to mainstream state malaria budgets in state government budget. 
• Provide TA in analysis and management of a state Malaria Data Repository drawing from the federal MDR instance; and promote dissemination of information to policy and decision makers through bulletins and policy briefs

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• A first degree in any field of study and at least 5 years of progressive experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of health programs; or a postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology or related field with at least 3 years field experience in monitoring and evaluation of health programs is required.
• Experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems, generating, triangulating and using health data to inform State health systems strengthening is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in malaria programs in Nigeria
• NGO experience is an added advantage
• Familiarity with USAID or any donor M&E and reporting systems is highly desirable
• Excellent data quality assurance, analysis, presentation and reporting skills.
• Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, database and statistical applications, including DHIS 2 for data management
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English
• Strong report writing skills
• Excellent organizational, inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:   

• The State Technical Malaria Lead will be responsible for supporting the State Coordinator with technical leadership of the program by providing malaria technical expertise in the conceptualization and implementation of state systems and processes to support effective and efficient delivery of malaria services.
• S/he will serve as a resource for up-to-date technical information on malaria control and elimination to USAID PMI and key stakeholders including the State Malaria Elimination Program.
• The position will oversee malaria services quality assurance initiatives at the state level including improvements to diagnosis through RDTs and microscopy, and accurate treatment of both severe and uncomplicated cases of malaria using national treatment guidelines; IPTp, iCCM, and SMC implementation where applicable.

Overview

• The Presidents Malaria Initiative for States (PMI-S) is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by the Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The project is supporting the Government of Nigeria through its agencies at the federal, state, Local Government (LGA) and community levels to reduce under-five and maternal mortality by delivering quality services for management of malaria, its complications, and prevention. PMI-S project focuses on strengthening the capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and State Malaria Elimination Program (SMEPs) for the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2014-2020.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the development and monitoring of the state malaria annual work plan (AOP) and work closely with the State Coordinator to implement and monitor departmental work plans.
• Engage the State Malaria Elimination Program, SPHCDA, HMB, and relevant SMOH entities and partners to share progress, accomplishments, and challenges and ensure common understanding of current as well as future malaria technical direction. Interacts with the key stakeholders in the malaria partnership at state level Collaborate with the State Coordinator and the Finance and Operations Manager to optimize and utilize project resources in the most efficient way to achieve project results.
• Lead and supervise the project’s malaria technical team at the state level Build capacity of SMEP and roll out a mentoring and supportive supervision program at all levels of the state health system Provide technical contributions to the state M&E/HSS officer in the development and implementation of a project surveillance monitoring and evaluation (SME) system including tracking the malaria cascade (persons with fever, tested with RDT/microscopy, positives treated with ACT, and outcome of treatment) and the related commodity data.
• Provide TA to the SMEP on effective engagement of private sector health service providers in planning and implementation of state malaria elimination programs Contribute to writing project reports, documentation of good practices, and technical publications Contribute to visibility of PMI for States Project work through innovative presentation of project approaches and results at state, federal and international levels

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in health and postgraduate qualification in public health or related discipline
• Should have good understanding of the Nigerian health system and the inter­relationships within the public and private health sector
• Knowledge and minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience working on malaria control in public and private in Nigeria
• In depth knowledge of malaria and public health principles with proven technical skills in malaria, including malaria case management, and integrated community case management of childhood illnesses
• Experience working with Ministry of Health and other Health Departments/Agencies on policy and strategy formulation at national and/or subnational levels;
• Experience  with broader human resource capacity building
• Nigerian with good understanding of local context.
• Significant experience in project management, program coordination and sound negotiation skills with malaria partners;
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

• The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI-S project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable Malaria elimination efforts.
• S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting of the PMI-S project in the state and ensure optimal resource management of the project. 
• S/he will serve as a member of the Project Management Team and will be responsible for overall project performance in the state of primary responsibility.             

Overview

• PMI-S is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by MSH. The project is supporting the Government of Nigeria through its agencies at the federal, state, LGA and community levels to reduce under-five and maternal mortality by delivering quality services for management of malaria, its complications, and prevention. PMI-S project focuses on strengthening the capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and State Malaria Elimination Programs (SMEPs) for the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2014-2020.

 Specific Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all Task Order 04 requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities.
• Provides overall leadership and management of the PMI-S supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
• Lead operationalization of the PMI-S state malaria plan.
• Liaise and network with relevant malaria partners and stakeholders in the state to strengthen coordination, integration and resourcing of activities and promotion of a shared vision for malaria elimination in the state.
• Interacts and communicates on behalf of PMI-S to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and government counterparts at state level
• Leads and provides oversight to quality assurance of state level implementation
• Contribute to establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the Senior M&E Advisor that includes periodic analyses and review for evidence-based decision-making and program management.
• Take responsibility for management of the state malaria budget and all other resources under the direction of State Team Director
• Supervise staff and manage staff performance and development.
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep the Project Senior Management Team informed of state activities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree in Public Health, international development, or another related field;
• Demonstrated a minimum of five years progressive experience in public health and working with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders,  community leaders, project beneficiaries and project staff;
• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background, ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in context of complex and shifting priorities;
• Demonstrated management capacity in malaria programs with proven ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously in multiple locations;
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in service delivery and team-buildings skills; and,
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

• Under the overall supervision of the State Coordinator, the Driver’s job is to provide transport support services to all technical program areas.
• The driver is also required to drive MSH vehicles while transporting staffs which include: Employees and VIP visitors. Drivers are also responsible for overseeing vehicle maintenance.

Major Activities / Responsibilities

• Drive project staff to activities and meeting within and outside of Abuja.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records relating to individual vehicle use.
• Ensure all aspects of vehicle policy are being followed and enforced during your assignments.
• Inspect vehicle prior to travel to assure all fluids, tires, wipers, belts etc are in good working order.
• Signal any sign of need for maintenance or other problem with the vehicle to the transport and logistic associate.
• Keep vehicle health log updated.
• Ensure the security of the vehicle when outside of the office.
• Ensure the safety of all passengers.
• Submit all expense reports in a timely manner to accounting, properly completed.
• Ensure that appropriate staff members are aware of and understand laws, contract/award and donor requirements, and MSH policies and procedures
• Monitor and ensure compliance.
• The responsibilities and duties are indicative only. The responsibilities and duties are subject to change to meet the needs of the project, the organization and the donor.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM  EDUCATION:                       

• High school degree. University degree preferred.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:                -   

• 5 years of related work experience with International organizations in Nigeria.
• Sound judgment, non-aggressive driving style and good communication skills.
• Valid Driving License.                           

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:  -

Good knowledge of standard driving practices

• Good driving record.
• Ability to travel to other states if required