Job Openings at Pathfinder International

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Job holder will be responsible for providing technical coordination and support to all HIV-related prevention, care and treatment activities for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women including viral load scale up as well as viral suppression strategies, treatment optimization and monitoring/management of treatment failure.
• This role is also responsible for rolling out differentiated service delivery models, PMTCT and pediatric care SOPs as per the national and international standards, monitoring and documenting best practices and participating relevant technical working group meetings..

Job Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

• Provide technical support to ensure quality pediatric HIV care
• Working jointly with the HTS team, support PITC and index client testing to reach all children
• Ensure timely linkage of all positive children to ART
• Ensure ART infected children are retained on ART
• Ensure all eligible children have updated viral load as per national guidelines
• Ensure viral suppression among children on ART
• Support quality implementation of pediatric DSD models including family model clinic (FMC), mother-baby pair (MBP) clinic and pediatric specific clinics
• Conduct ongoing mapping on ARV optimization need and support facility teams to transition children to efficacious regimen (LPV/r and DTG)
• Support transition of children to adolescent care
• Provide technical support to prevent MTCT of HIV
• Ensure increased ANC uptake through demand creation and partner involvement.
• Support facilities to test and Identify HIV positive mothers and put them all on lifelong ART
• Provide technical strategy on routine and timely viral load testing for PMTCT mothers as well as viral suppression
• Ensure mothers and the infants are retained in care
• Coordinate strategies for early infant diagnosis, infant prophylaxis and prompt ART for positive infants
• Capacity build facility teams to conduct and report on HEI and maternal cohort analysis
• Provide technical support towards cross-cutting issues
• Train healthcare providers on quality pediatric and PMTCT care
• Conduct supportive supervision to supported sites
• Provide timely updates for the quarterly program performance review and share mitigation for underperforming areas
• Monthly reporting, feedback and data use on key pediatric indicators and PMTCT indicators
• Participate in development of strategic tools (SOPs, TORs, package of care) to guide pediatric and PMTCT programming
• Participate in National and State TWG/stakeholder meetings

Required Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS)
• Master of Public Health (MPH); Master of Sciences Epidemiology (MSc) or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Strong experience in providing mentorship and technical assistance
• Self-motivated and demonstrated success in building effective programs in resource-limited settings

Experience:

• At least five years of proven experience in design, implementation and coordination of HIV and TB-project in resource limited settings
• Extensive clinical experience in care of HIV infected adults and children in resource limited settings
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Excellent oral and report writing and presentation skills. Proven ability to write high quality scientific/management documents
• Excellent collaboration and partnering skills in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team
• Other Essential Requirements for all positions:

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse 

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Pathfinder International and among beneficiaries served by Pathfinder International
• Pathfinder is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we serve as well as our staff. We have zero tolerance for any behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, as well as our staff and partners, including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. Everyone we hire must abide by our safeguarding and related policies, including reporting suspected or known policy violations.

Competencies/Attributes:

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Leadership: Mastery of skills as a leader in health and health service delivery strengthening in developing countries and proven ability in developing strategic plans.
• Program and Project Planning and Management: Deep skills in program and project management and planning to fulfill performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of donor-funded program activities.
• Operations and Financial Management: Deep knowledge of operations and financial management in developing countries.
• Change Leadership: Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in managing change across a broad group of stakeholders in an inclusive manner.
• Presentation Skills: Proven ability to make presentations on results and products to small and large groups.
• Community Relations: Mastery of skills in facilitating work relationships between partners, government officials, and communities.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Languages: Proven writing and speaking skills using local languages and English language.
• Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-pace environment.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrix organization.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality on work related matters

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Job Purpose:  

• The Gender, Demand Generation, and Community Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for implementing RMNCAH+N of the G-ANC’s project gender strategy.
• S/he will work with other staff of the project to ensure that the project provides comprehensive sex and age-appropriate clinical post-GBV care that meets the expressed needs of survivors including GBV primary prevention, male engagement, and respectful care activities where necessary across all target locations.
• S/he will lead G-ANC gender work at health facilities with linkages to community gender and GBV activities and work closely with other members of the Pathfinder gender team to implement Pathfinder Nigeria’s gender-inclusive strategy and in other gender /GBV-related programs.

Key Performance Areas

Major Activities / Responsibilities

• Percentage Worked
• Community Engagement:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with communities, local leaders, and stakeholders to facilitate effective project implementation.
• Organize community mobilization activities to increase awareness of RMNCAH+N services and promote community participation.
• Collaborate with local partners and influencers to create a supportive environment for health interventions.
• Provide technical assistance and strategic guidance in planning and implementing donor priorities for gender equality, gender mainstreaming, gender integration, social inclusion, and GBV strategies on the RMNCAH+N program.

Gender-Responsive Strategies

• Develop and implement gender-sensitive strategies to address barriers and inequalities in accessing RMNCAH+N services.
• Advocate for the inclusion of a gender lens in all project activities, ensuring equitable access for women and marginalized groups.
• Provide training to project staff and community members on gender-sensitive approaches.

Demand Generation

• Design and implement demand-creation activities to increase awareness and demand for RMNCAH+N services.
• Develop communication materials and campaigns tailored to the community's needs and cultural context.
• Utilize various channels, including community events, social media, and traditional media, to disseminate information and generate demand.

GBV Management

• Support improved quality of gender / GBV clinical and referral services implementation, and system strengthening based on evidence- based and international best practices across implementing states and programs.
• Work with RMNCAH+N(GANC) project teams to strengthen gender / GBV components of training, job aids, gender indicators, data collection tools, and reporting tools at all levels.
• Conduct periodic reviews and strengthening of program gender / GBV systems.
• Serve alongside other Gender team members as a primary GBV Point of Contact (POC) and a technical thought leader on bringing evidence-based and best practices to GBV prevention, identification, and response programming to RMNCAH+N (G-ANC) project.
• Review the RMNCAH+N (G-ANC) portfolio and identify opportunities for the integration of GBV, working closely with the GBV team members on GBV integration activities.
• Work with Gender / GBV POC to support implementation, monitor progress, and ensure compliance to strategies, programs and activities are in line with RMNCAH+N (G-ANC) mandate.
• Support and contribute to the Gender communities of practice within Pathfinder and the field.
• Serve as a point person for GBV-related queries and reporting requirements, including coordinating responses with the sector-specific technical leads on talking points, taskers, briefings, requests for information, etc.

Reporting

• Guide gender / GBV reporting processes, consolidate program reports, and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned in gender programming.
• Work with MEL team to analyse and report on indicators measuring the outcomes and impact of interventions looking at gender dynamics and gender-based violence in RMNCAH+N (G-ANC) for improved intervention quality.
• Collaborate with the MEL team to conduct a gender analysis at the beginning of the project, during implementation, report writing up, and dissemination.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• Degree in Development and Gender Studies, Women Studies, Public Administration, International Health, International Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in areas of gender, women’s health, gender-based violence (GBV)
• Understanding of the Nigerian social and political context and developments around gender equality mainstreaming, women empowerment, and gender-based violence programming
• Strong understanding of empowerment and gender-based violence prevention and response frameworks

Competencies/Attributes:

• Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:
• Community Relations: Skills in facilitating working relationships between partners, government officials, and communities.
• Excellent group facilitation and communication skills; experience in multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning
• Strong knowledge of gender and global development issues, preferably with an understanding of USAID and BMGF approaches to gender equality and gender-based violence.
• Excellent group facilitation, multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning skills
• Strong writing skills, both for technical and program reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well in cross-cultural teams and under tight deadlines.
• A personal commitment to gender equality and social inclusion.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of report writing.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge and or expressed interest of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices, and services, including strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, and child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Advanced influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning, and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning, and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

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Job Purpose

• The MEL Assistant is responsible for coordinating monitoring, evaluation, and Learning activities under the award.

Key Performance Areas

Major Activities / Responsibilities

• Percentage Worked
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Support the development of data collection tools.
• Monitor the progress of RMNCH, G-ANC activities, gather data ensuring accuracy and completeness, perform data analysis including visualization, and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports.
• Work closely with colleagues in the collation of RMNCH, G-ANC and malaria related reports.
• Provide continuous targeted mentorship to facility and community health care providers on the correct use and proper documentation of standard national data capture and reporting tools.

Learning and Adaptation

• Provide technical support to health facilities in ensuring that data are accurately captured, analyzed monthly, used for decision-making, and reported to the LGA and State according to set guidelines.
• Conduct quarterly DQA in selected health facilities in collaboration with the LGA focal persons, LGA RMNCH officer, and LGA MEL Officer.
• Support LGA and LGA RMNCH officer in ensuring that data from health facilities are accurately collated and reported according to set guidelines.
• Provides technical oversight for the implementation of RMNCH-related activities.
• Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of RMNCH and data collection activities.
• Support with the analysis and dissemination of project findings and other knowledge management activities.

Data Use for Decision Making

• Work closely with project managers to promote the use of data for informed decision-making.
• Develop tools and mechanisms for translating M&E findings into actionable recommendations.
• Provide training and capacity building to project staff on effective data utilization.

Quality Assurance

• Implement systems for continuous quality improvement in the delivery of RMNCH services.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Provide technical assistance to project teams to address identified gaps in service delivery quality.

Reports

• Support the Senior MEL Officer in program monitoring and evaluation tasks (data management and result reporting).
• Perform data analysis to provide technical support to Community Health Influencers and LGA supervisors in their delivery of clean data.
• Contribute to the preparation of tables, charts, and figures for internal program guidance and external publications.
• Prepare regular M&E reports summarizing key findings, trends, and recommendations.
• Share reports with relevant stakeholders, including project funders and partners.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree/HND in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Information Management or a related field.
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating tasks for health and/or development projects.
• Familiarity with the National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) including indicators and other standard measurement tools in the areas of ANC, RMNCH, Nutrition, Malaria interventions and other relevant technical areas.
• Competencies/Attributes:
• Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:
• Country Specific Public Health System: Foundational knowledge of the countries’ public health systems.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments in SRHR, including special challenges faced in the developing world, and related measurement issues.
• Community Relations: Foundational skills in facilitating work relationships between partners, government officials, and communities.
• Report Writing: Ability to write reports for diverse audiences.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of report writing.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge and or expressed interest of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services, including strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Advanced influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

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Job Purpose

• The Finance & Admin Officer will work in the field office under the supervision of Senior Program Manager and under the direction of the Finance & Admin Manager.
• S/he will assist the Field Office to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial and accounting records and will have primary responsibility for managing the monthly accounting cycle and the routine daily accounting tasks and payments in the field office.
• S/he will assist in reviewing and analyzing, records, reports, and management practices to ensure adequate internal controls are in place to mitigate risks in compliance with laws, regulations, donor requirements and pathfinder international policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas

Major Activities / Responsibilities

Accounts and Finance Management

• Assists with ensuring standard financial systems and controls are established and maintained to provide appropriate level of controls over the organization's resources.
• Assists with the development and implementation of effective tools, systems, policies, and procedures that ensure consistent compliance. Assists with the development and implementation of financial and procurement policies and procedures in a continuous effort to improve field financial reporting and compliance.
• Collects and organizes information in preparation for the annual external audit and/or program specific audit.

Administration

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of office maintenance, including furniture, equipment, machineries, electric lines, and bulbs.
• Ensure the functionality of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
• Maintain adequate office supplies and provide clear guidance to staff based on organizational policies and procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships, including rental companies, taxi services, security, and cleaning services.
• Review and process payment requests for various services, suppliers, and ensure timely settlement of bills.
• Regularly maintain and monitor the office generator, including fuel refilling and availability of reserve fuel.
• Provide general administration support to the operations section.
• Ensure smooth and safe travel and accommodation arrangements including local travel of country staff as well as the international staff. Coordinate and negotiate with hotels and travel agencies for procurements. Ensure Pathfinder International’s travel policy is followed and executed at every level.

Logistics  

• Coordinate logistics for staff, including arranging taxis, facilitating training logistics, and overseeing office consumables.
• Approve Goods Receiving Notes and Store Requisitions.
• Manage an information system for inventory management, replacement, and distribution in compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
• Facilitate annual inventory for fixed assets and stock items.
• Collaborate with the Senior Program Officer to implement security operations and systems.

Working Relationships:

• Maintain regular communication with the Program Director and Program Staff to ensure effective HR and administrative coordination.
• Collaborate with the direct line manager, senior management, and field teams to ensure program coordination within budgeted targets.

Reports

• Tracks key indicators and the processing of monthly country office reporting, including the receipt, review, recording, reconciliation, and consolidation of all income, expenses, and balance sheet items
• Prepares and submits financial reports in agreed format and timeframe.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance and Accounting.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a financial & admin officer or similar role with experience in financial transactions 3 years’ work experience in purchasing, finance, or facilities management.
• Prefer: Work experience with NGO under BMGF or USAID grants.
• Highest standard of ethics and integrity
• Digest and improve financial policy and procedure manual.
• Good extensive knowledge of the Northeast context.
• Knowledge of SERENIC accounting software is required as paramount or any accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Sound understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software, In-depth knowledge of financial controls and accounting standards.
• Extensive experience in financial reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Superb organizational and time management abilities.
• Great collaboration and communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities, organize work to meet objectives, and identify and deal with problems.
• Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with external parties and internal colleagues.

Competencies/Attributes:

Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:

• Builds constructive and effective relationships with team members and clients.
• Financial Systems and Operations: Foundational knowledge of operations, financial management, organization, and planning
• Agency and Donor Rules and Regulations: Foundational knowledge of BMGF and other governmental and non-governmental donor agencies' rules and regulations.
• Financial Accounting Systems Implementation: Foundational knowledge of financial accounting systems implementation at a project or program management level.
• Procurement Process and Best Practices: Foundational knowledge of procurement processes, systems, and supporting databases.
• Audit Process: Foundational knowledge of the audit process.
• Compliance: Foundational knowledge of GAAP, Pathfinder, and donor compliance.
• Job-Specific PC Applications: Foundational knowledge of accounting software applications, to include accounting systems, data, and spreadsheets.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of report writing.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge and or expressed interest of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices, and services, including strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Advanced influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

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Job Purpose:

• Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Officer, the Technical Officer will support state governments at LGA and Community levels to improve access to RMNCH services by providing technical expertise on G-ANC model implementation, malaria IPTp, E-MOTIVE bundle and other RMNCH priorities.
• They will also lead systems strengthening activities and will ensure that all project activities support the capacity building of local government stakeholders and systems.
• They will provide technical oversight to the LGA MCH coordinators in their catchment LGAs to ensure the effective implementation of the G-ANC program.

Key Performance Areas

Major Activities / Responsibilities

• Technical support and Implementation
• Provide expert guidance on G-ANC model implementation, malaria IPTp, and other RMNCH priorities to state stakeholders at LGA, facility and community levels.
• Support planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of best practices for high-impact RMNCH, G-ANC, and malaria interventions.
• Provide technical and programmatic support for implementing high-quality reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health activities.
• Offer technical support for planning and implementing G-ANC services in targeted health facilities and LGAs.

Quality Improvement and Systems Strengthening

• Provide technical oversight to LGA MCH coordinators for effective G-ANC program implementation.
• Support implementation of facility and community-based activities, including referral systems and linkages between PHCs and secondary facilities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build capacity and provide mentorship on RMNCH, G-ANC, and malaria.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites and provide supportive supervision and mentorship.
• Conduct regular data review and analysis of immunization and RMNCH data for program improvement.
• Support in designing BCC/IEC materials and job aids for health workers.
• Provide supportive supervision, post-training follow-up, and on-the-job training mentorship to health workers and community health influencers.
• Review, analyze, and report on cluster LGAs  data, including trend analysis and pre- and post-intervention assessments.
• Contribute to the preparation of timely and quality monthly, quarterly/annual progress reports.

Advocacy and Community Engagement

• Work with the Gender officer to conduct social mobilization and advocacy campaigns to ensure the utilization of vaccines at targeted health facilities.
• Support the development of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) and Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for health workers.
• Assist with budget planning, presentations, and community meetings

Collaboration and Knowledge Management

• Stay informed about current RMNCH developments and research to inform project implementation.
• Participate in meetings, consultations, and technical working groups related to RMNCH and immunization.
• Perform other duties as assigned..

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• RN / RM Degree in Clinical Nursing / Midwifery or Public Health Degree (Master’s Degree in Public Health is preferred)
• 4 - 5 years demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing and managing clinical trainings (specific experience with EMoNC training is desirable)
• Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public and private health sectors
• Familiarity with different sociocultural and developmental issues related to RH/FP in Nigeria and the international community.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Competencies/Attributes:

Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:

• Ability to define and solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions
• Excellent interpersonal and communications (written and verbal) skills
• Should speak one or two major local languages of the project area
• Good problem-solving skills
• Mature, responsible and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong interest in community capacity/capability building
• Good advocacy skill and experience in community mobilization and service delivery.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of report writing.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge and or expressed interest of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services, including strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Advanced influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

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• The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and monitoring of the Borno State Group Antenatal Care Deployment under the TA Connect/Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Program. S/He will work in collaboration with the key State stakeholders, multiple local and international actors and Implementing partners to improve access to Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) services and support state-wide institutionalization of the G-ANC model.
• The Senior Program Manager will report to the Country Director and will lead Pathfinder’s technical team for efficient planning, financing, delivering, and monitoring high quality services to the Borno State government. S/he will be responsible for designing and implementing operational plans and leading program activities. S/he will provide technical leadership on all aspects of improving the quality of RMNCH services by supporting the government’s strategic goal of increasing ANC coverage in the targeted LGAs in Borno state and generate an evidence-base to support other states to adopt G-ANC.
• S/he will develop strategies for resource mobilization and lead the technical team to produce quarterly, semi-annual, and annual quantitative and narrative reports, including relevant information on lessons learnt, challenges encountered, and opportunities identified for improvement. S/He is responsible for coordinating amongst the different health actors to guarantee the feasibility of the project and country program

Key Performance Areas

Major Activities / Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Oversees the program budget and development of annual work plans, semi-annual reports, and other reports as needed to ensure all project deliverables are of high quality and produced on time and within budget.
• Provides leadership in developing, implementing, and assessing an integrated package of interventions to increase coverage and utilization of high-quality RMNCH interventions at the household, community, and health facility levels in collaboration with key national and state stakeholders.
• Operationalize and implement of the Borno State Group Antenatal Care Deployment program components.
• Support the development, strengthening and implementation of state and LGA RMNCH strategic and annual plans.
• Facilitate linkages and foster collaboration and coordination with key stakeholders including relevant national, state, and local government authorities, partners and civil society organizations involved in RMNCH, and communities.
• Provide input and participate in the project strategy design and implementation plan for the health facility and community services components.  

Technical Leadership

• Directly supervises the work of senior technical/project staff and ensures efficient and effective contribution to project goals.
• Oversee extensive technical and programmatic activities in Borno state to ensure high quality, evidence‐based approaches, and effective implementation to increase access to, use, and quality of services at the facility and community levels for implementation of the RMNCH and G-ANC Model.
• Contribute to the development of evidence‐based training materials and standards, supportive supervision materials and approaches, job aids, and other systems and tools for diverse stakeholders in line with approved national guidelines.
• Conduct regular field visits in collaboration with key national, state, and LGA MOH stakeholders and facilitate follow up on recommendations.
• Ensure comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of the program.
• Providing leadership for publications writing and best practice documentation strategies.

Implementation

• Directly supervises the work of senior project staff and consultants and ensures efficient and effective contribution to program activities in line with grant agreement.
• Support the development of Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and procurement plan and other project management tools.
• Coordinate the implementation of the G-ANC program and determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the project.
• Provide on-going management, supportive supervision and mentorship to team members working on the project.
• Organize and facilitate training and capacity building of health personnel and other project implementation stakeholders as necessary.  
• Produce and ensure timely submission of monthly program activity and M&E reports when required. 

Administrative and Financial Management

• Will be supported by the Finance and Admin Manager and the Finance and Admin Officer in the management of administrative and financial tasks pertinent to the project. 
• Ensure that all programme administration and financial management in the state is in line with Pathfinder’s donor´s regulations

Representation and Communication

• Participate in and represent Pathfinder at the Ministry of Health and other Coordination platforms with all other stakeholders. 
• Develop and maintain partnerships and linkages with sub-recipient organizations, host government health departments, health facilities and community-based organizations for effective implementation of health programs at country level.  
• Create awareness and promote Pathfinder’s principles throughout program/ project implementation.

Reports

• Prepares and submits procurement reports in agreed format and timeframe.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• A medical doctor or qualified nurse/midwife with a minimum of six years relevant experience in reproductive health and community-based programs to deliver health services, and good knowledge of primary health care, maternal and newborn/child survival, child spacing and STI/AIDS programs.
• Experience managing quality improvement and digital health interventions is a required.
• Good advocacy and people skills and experience in community mobilization and service delivery
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work with various constituencies, especially relevant government stakeholders, donors and other implementing partners.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate technical materials to both experts and lay audiences.
• Above average computer skills in MS Windows, Excel and Word
• Mature, responsible and able to meet deadlines under pressure and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interest and experience in community/health care provider capability building
• Experience working with the formal private health sector is a plus.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English in addition to one local language in the assigned state is an advantage.

Competencies/Attributes:

Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:

• Sound project management knowledge and skills, with excellent coordination capacity
• Must be organized, creative, independent able to handle multi –task, and focus with composure with capacity to meet deadlines.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications (written and verbal) skills.
• Should speak one or two major local languages of the project area.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Mature, responsible, and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong interest in community capacity/capability building
• Good advocacy skill and experience in community mobilization and service delivery.