Fresh Vacancies at Palladium Group

Job Ref.: req12415

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks 3 Data Analysts for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 7 – FCT. The goal of IHP 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 PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 7 is to implement priority primary health interventions FCT to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward level health systems. The objectives of the program are:
  • Strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services
  • Improve access to PHC services; and
  • Increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 7 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 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting HMIS data;
• Analyzes and troubleshoots HMIS user issues to implement a resolution or escalate the case to Pathways staff;
• Provides ongoing training and technical assistance to HMIS users via email, phone, and webcast, and on site as appropriate;
• Leads the development and implementation of data quality, management, and analysis plans;
• Provides on-site data quality assessment of LGA, health facilities, and others by assisting with implementation planning, including data entry process improvement;
• Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports, analysis, presentations, charts, graphs, and other documents as assigned;
• Performs data quality checks and monitors for gaps.
• Reports to HMIS Specialist.

 Required Qualifications

• The Data Analyst will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in MIS and M&E for health systems and healthcare provision.
• S / he must be familiar with the HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use.
• S / he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs.

Additional qualifications include:

• A Bachelor's Degree / HND in Demography, Statistics, Information Technology, Public Health Information Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of working with HMIS for public health
• Experience in using NHMIS Tools and DHIS2
• Competency in MS Word and Excel. Experience using statistical software a plus
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience in facilitation of training workshops and onsite mentoring of health workers
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa.

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Job Ref.: req12417

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks 2 Drivers for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 7 – FCT. The goal of IHP 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 PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 7 is to implement priority primary health interventions in  FCT to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward level health systems.
• The objectives of the program are:
  • Strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services
  • Improve access to PHC services; and
  • Increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 7 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 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 Driver is a full-time position to support the Nigeria Integrated Health Program staff in the safe transport of team members and deliveries. Under immediate supervision of the Operations Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles as directed, including transporting staff to the field, performing pickups and delivery tasks; responsible for routine vehicle maintenance, including inspecting the vehicle; noting damage, scratches, malfunctions, or problems and reporting any faults to senior driver; and ensuring vehicles are clean, well maintained, and road worthy at all times
• Compile trip reports for drivers and weekly log sheets and enter into the fuel consumption report; process monthly fuel requests and consolidate fuel liquidations for office vehicles
• Ensure that self and all passengers are wearing seatbelts prior to departure, including those in the back seat
• Report any accidents involved while driving project vehicle to the police and appropriate authorities; ensure vehicle has all the required forms before starting a trip.
• Act as administrative assistant, when not driving.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Required Qualifications
The Driver should:

• Have an Ordinary National Diploma (OND);
• Be able to communicate in English language;
• Have a minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position within any reputable organization or within an international development project will be an added advantage;
• Understand the mechanics of vehicles as this will be advantageous;
• Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian road networks (with emphasis on Northern Nigeria)
• Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian driving codes and regulations
• Ability to drive and work long hours
• Familiar with the culture of the area.
• Familiar with the local terrain and routes and respond appropriately, in case of emergency.
• Knowledge and fluent understanding of Hausa language will be an added advantage.

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Job Ref.: req12416

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks a Driver for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 6 - Ebonyi.
• The goal of IHP 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 PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 6 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Ebonyi state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward level health systems.
• The objectives of the program are:
  • Strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services
  • Improve access to PHC services; and
  • Increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 6 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 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 Driver is a full-time position to support the Nigeria Integrated Health Program staff in the safe transport of team members and deliveries. Under immediate supervision of the Operations Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles as directed, including transporting staff to the field, performing pickups and delivery tasks; responsible for routine vehicle maintenance, including inspecting the vehicle; noting damage, scratches, malfunctions, or problems and reporting any faults to senior driver; and ensuring vehicles are clean, well maintained, and road worthy at all times
• Compile trip reports for drivers and weekly log sheets and enter into the fuel consumption report; process monthly fuel requests and consolidate fuel liquidations for office vehicles
• Ensure that self and all passengers are wearing seatbelts prior to departure, including those in the back seat
• Report any accidents involved while driving project vehicle to the police and appropriate authorities; ensure vehicle has all the required forms before starting a trip.
• Act as administrative assistant, when not driving.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Required Qualifications
The Driver should:

• Have an Ordinary National Diploma (OND);
• Be able to communicate in English language;
• Have a minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position within any reputable organization or within an international development project will be an added advantage;
• Understand the mechanics of vehicles as this will be advantageous;
• Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian road networks (with emphasis on Northern Nigeria)
• Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian driving codes and regulations
• Ability to drive and work long hours
• Familiar with the culture of the area.
• Familiar with the local terrain and routes and respond appropriately, in case of emergency.
• Knowledge and fluent understanding of Hausa language will be an added advantage.