Job Openings at FHI 360

Requisition ID: 2021202099
Location: Abuja (Country Office)
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor: Senior Technical Officer, EpiC-COVID-19
Duration: Nine (9) months

Job Summary

• With supervision of the Senior Technical Officer, the technical officer will provide technical support on the Oxygen Technical Assistance Project in the Country Office with extensive role in program evaluation, program design, program implementation, stakeholder engagement, resource mapping and strategic & operational planning, including direct support to the Associate Director, Special Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support technical and program staff with responding to technical, administrative and programmatic requests from HQ, donors, implementing partners, country/zonal offices and other FHI team members; Support the development of protocols, templates, tools and SOPs for facility level assessments, stakeholder engagement, resource mapping and facility level operational plans for strengthening medical oxygen use for COVID-19 response. Support the design and execution of technical assistance visits, workshops, and meetings. Coordinate on arrangements for travel undertaken by team members, consultants, or colleagues from FHI HQ.
• Support the design, execution, coordination and transition of community of practices (CoPs) for COVID-19 medical oxygen technical assistance alongside the Government of Nigeria stakeholders and the private sector Support stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization for COVID-19 medical oxygen use working alongside Department of Hospital Services-FMoH, NACA, NPHCDA and other implementing partners like WHO, CHAI, etc Support a rapid digital transformations and automations for coordinating technical working groups, tracking and managing equipment and commodities for medical oxygen use and facilitating linkages to care to improve uptake of medical oxygen. Support knowledge translation and management to guide evidence informed decisions for strengthening medical oxygen availability, access, coverage and uptake for COVID-19 response in Nigeria Perform other related duties for program management as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Deliverables:

• Scoping review of existing literature on medical care/oxygen use Stakeholder engagement and resource mapping for medical oxygen Oxygen use tracking system and hospital equipment management system Report on coordination of medical oxygen use technical working group and communities of practice Facility level oxygen system plans Report on training of health care workers Monthly reporting based on ARPA guidance A final project report summarizing results.

Expertise and Complexity:

• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis. Use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities. Be accurate, complete and meticulous in record keeping and documentation English written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills. Relevant computer software skills including Microsoft office products. Familiarity with

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering or any other Engineering field with 3 years experience in managing medical oxygen infrastructures.
• Strong inter-personal, problem solving and analytical skills with demonstrable good standing with Department of Hospital Services at the Federal Ministry of Health.
• Demonstrable skills in procurement and supply chain management of medical oxygen infrastructure.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Usual office working conditions

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Requisition ID: 2021202098
Supervisor: Associate Director, Special Projects

Job Summary

• Provide technical leadership and coordination for the Oxygen Technical Assistance Project in the Country Office with extensive role in program evaluation, program design, program implementation, stakeholder engagement, resource mapping and strategic & operational planning, including direct support to the Associate Director, Special Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical and program staff with responding to technical, administrative and programmatic requests from HQ, donors, implementing partners, country/zonal offices and other FHI team members;
• Lead the development of protocols, templates, tools and SOPs for facility level assessments, stakeholder engagement, resource mapping and facility level operational plans for strengthening medical oxygen use for COVID-19 response.
• Lead the design and execution of technical assistance visits, workshops, and meetings. Coordinate on arrangements for travel undertaken by team members, consultants, or colleagues from FHI HQ.
• Lead the design, execution, coordination and transition of community of practices (CoPs) for COVID-19 medical oxygen technical assistance alongside the Government of Nigeria stakeholders and the private sector Lead stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization for COVID-19 medical oxygen use working alongside Department of Hospital Services-FMoH, NACA, NPHCDA and other implementing partners like WHO, CHAI, etc Lead a rapid digital transformations and automations for coordinating technical working groups, tracking and managing equipment and commodities for medical oxygen use and facilitating linkages to care to improve uptake of medical oxygen. Lead knowledge translation and management to guide evidence informed decisions for strengthening medical oxygen availability, access, coverage and uptake for COVID-19 response in Nigeria Perform other related duties for program management as may be assigned by the Director or Associate Directors.

Deliverables:

• Scoping review of existing literature on medical care/oxygen use Stakeholder engagement and resource mapping for medical oxygen Oxygen use tracking system and hospital equipment management system Report on coordination of medical oxygen use technical working group and communities of practice Facility level oxygen system plans Report on training of health care workers Monthly reporting based on ARPA guidance A final project report summarizing results

Expertise and Complexity:

• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis. Use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities.
• Be accurate, complete and meticulous in record keeping and documentation
• English written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills. Relevant computer software skills including Microsoft office products. Familiarity with.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's in Public Health with up to 5 years’ experience in public health programming
• Prior experience in leading the coordination of COVID-19 response project activities with the Department of  Hospital Services across the 88 isolation and treatment centers is desired  
• strong inter-personal, problem-solving and analytical skills with demonstrable good standing with Department of Hospital Services at the Federal Ministry of Health.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Usual office working conditions.

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Requisition ID: 2021202104
Location: Gamboru Ngala, Borno
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor: Response Coordinator

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health, Nutrition and Protection interventions.

Basic Functions

• The Field Coordinator will be responsible for managing and coordinating field site operations, facilities, supplies and support services and ensuring the public and staff areas of the office premises are kept in good order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency and the optimal use of facilities.
• S/he will manage field site staff.
• S/he will also provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with on health. Managing and support clinical activities in the field location.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all field site operations including all logistical support for program activities and ensure that all facilities at the field site run efficiently.
• Supervise field site staff.
• Update the Response Coordinator & Maiduguri Response Team on all program activities.
• Contribute to planning and coordination of field activities.
• Plan and organize ordering and stocking of program materials.
• Oversee the upkeep, rehabilitation and maintenance of facilities including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventive maintenance programs.
• Provide day to day technical and programmatic support related to Clinical Management of Health and integrated medical services at the facility level guided by strategies and approaches related to the implementation.
• Work with relevant staff to coordinate the design and implementation of facility based programs in relation to Health.
• Support system strengthening and of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Serves as liaison to external organizations at coordination meetings and conference as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc / BA Degree in Public health or related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff and recipients of assistance.
• Knowledge of primary health and humanitarian programs in emergency situations.
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical management.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding Health
• Good analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
• Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
• Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity, and ethical values at all times.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Written and oral fluent communication in English.

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Requisition ID: 2021202100
Supervisor: Associate Director, Special Projects
Duration: Nine (9) months

Job Summary

• Supports Program Management for the Oxygen Technical Assistance Project in the Country Office with administrative, clerical, logistical and programmatic assistance, including direct support to the Associate Director, Special Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Program Management staff with responding to administrative and programmatic requests from HQ, donors, country/zonal offices and other FHI team members;
• Assist the development of protocols, templates, tools and SOPs for facility level assessments, stakeholder engagement, resource mapping and facility level operational plans for strengthening medical oxygen use for COVID-19 response.
• Assist with planning technical assistance visits, workshops, and meetings. Coordinate on arrangements for travel undertaken by team members, consultants, or colleagues from FHI HQ.
• Assist with coordination and facilitation of community of practices (CoPs) for COVID-19 medical oxygen technical assistance Support stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization for COVID-19 medical oxygen use working alongside Department of Hospital Services-FMoH, NACA, NPHCDA and other implementing partners like WHO, CHAI, etc Facilitate digital transformations and automations for coordinating technical working groups, tracking and managing equipment and commodities for medical oxygen use and facilitating linkages to care to improve uptake of medical oxygen.
• Assist with information research and data assembly for presentations or reports made by team members.
• Provide support with documentation, record keeping and filing for the Department Perform other related duties for program management as may be assigned by the Director or Associate Directors.

Deliverables:

• Scoping review of existing literature on medical care/oxygen use Stakeholder engagement and resource mapping for medical oxygen Oxygen use tracking system and hospital equipment management system Report on coordination of medical oxygen use technical working group and communities of practice Facility level oxygen system plans Report on training of health care workers Monthly reporting based on ARPA guidance A final project report summarizing results.

Expertise and Complexity:

• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis. Use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities.
• Be accurate, complete and meticulous in record keeping and documentation English written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills.
• Relevant computer software skills including Microsoft office products. Familiarity with.

Minimum Requirements

• BS / BA preferably in Public Health or other related fields
• 1-3 years relevant work experience in programs administration
• Experience in coordinating COVID-19 response activities with the Department of  Hospital Services across the 88 isolation and treatment centers is desired  
• strong inter-personal, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Usual office working conditions.

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Requisition ID: 2021202101
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor: Response Coordinator  

Basic Functions

• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the refugee response project activities in the metropolis and Jere.
• S/he will manage all project staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Support in project start-up and ongoing project management and administration of activities including beneficiary/community identification, refugees screening site mapping, planning and implementing of all sector activities, working with partners and facilitating monitoring in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere.
• Ensure the current IHANN project for IDPs implemented by FHI 360 is leveraged on for seamless collaboration and fluid referrals and access to services.
• Map all health facilities and other resources for identification of and access to such services for IDPs
• Support health facilities with improved skills for service delivery to IDPs and host communities
• Provide technical assistance to teams on effective service delivery.
• Institute system for continuous quality improvement of delivery of quality health care services in supported facilities in MMC and Jere
• Contribute to all field work, including working collaboratively with other FHI 360 staff in Borno state in the implementation of all planned interventions including identification of existing and establishing referral networks, monitoring and supporting IDPs throughout the intervention period.
• Coordinating with community leaders and other stakeholders and other field-based tasks as assigned.
• Contribute to effective program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use in coordination with the other program staff.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Conduct monitoring and data collection as directed by the Response Coordinator, assisting with specific surveys or assessments as needed.
• Contribute to providing the Country Director with up-to-date information on the affected and targeted community and coordinates beneficiary lists and numbers with different stakeholders.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to FHI 360 and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in the area of operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MBBS / MD or similar Degree with 5-7 years’ relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; general program management experience required.
• Or MS / MA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7-9 years’ relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Or BS / BA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, with a minimum of 9-11 years’ relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Prior experience implementing any form of protection support is required, preferably in a camp setting.
• Experience with providing health and non – health interventions strongly preferred.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to identify IDPs according to criteria required.
• Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
• Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
• Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
• Fluency in English is required.

Success Factors
The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude:

• Ideally s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management and capacity development.
• S/he is a problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity.
• S/he is an active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn.