Job Opportunities at Jhpiego Nigeria

Slot: 2 - 3 trainers per state
Position Reports to: Technical Lead, Maternal and Newborn Health/Family Planning and Reproductive Health

The Project

• USAID-funded Integrated Health Program being implemented in Bauchi (Task Order-3), Kebbi (Task Order-4), Sokoto (Task Order-5), Ebonyi (Task Order-6) and FCT (Task Order-7).

Subject RFP Number (For Each State)

• Bauchi - TO3/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0002
• Kebbi - TO4/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0002
• Sokoto - TO5/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0002
• Ebonyi - TO6/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0002
• Abuja (FCT) - TO7/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0002

Purpose

• We invite applications from qualified Haematologists to organize and facilitate two days trainings on provision of safe blood transfusion as a core component of CEmONC training for doctors, midwives and laboratory technicians from selected Secondary hospitals in the Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, FCT and Ebonyi.
• IHP is seeking 2 - 3 consultant haematologists per State with each consultant conducting 5 - 6 batches of 2-day trainings (depending on the number of general hospitals per State/FCT).
• Additional details on background, scope and terms of the consultancy, applicant eligibility and proposal instructions are included below.

Brief Background

• USAID Integrated Health Program in Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi and FCT The USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP) task orders 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are multi-year, reproductive health/family planning, maternal, newborn and child health, nutrition, and malaria (RMNCH+NM) programs being implemented in Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi and FCT respectively.
• As briefly summarized below, Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi and FCT have poor maternal and perinatal health indices due in part to low coverage and poor quality of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal routine and complications care.
• IHP aims to contribute to State level reductions in maternal and child morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality primary health care (PHC) services for RMNCH+NM, including linkages to high quality secondary healthcare services for women, newborns and children with complications requiring higher level care.
• To improve quality of primary health care services (objective 3), IHP is supporting the State Government, SPHCDA and other partners in the four states and FCT to implement a range of activities in selected Primary Health Centres, including building capacity of PHC providers (training, mentoring, supervision) to provide essential RMNCH care including prompt recognition, stabilizing measures and referral of women and newborns with complications. As a complement to provider capacity building, IHP is also supporting local health system strengthening and QI efforts to improve RMNCH care in PHCs, including linkages to secondary care for women and newborns with complications.
• In collaboration with FCT Administration and Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi states government, IHP intends to conduct onsite competency-based CEmONC training for medical officers, nurse/midwives, laboratory scientists/technicians (80 per state) working at selected general hospitals, Mission Hospitals and Comprehensive Health Center, with a special focus on safe Caesarean surgeries (including emergency caesarean hysterectomy) and safe blood transfusion. The training will take place in 6 GHs in Bauchi, 12 GHs in Kebbi, 12 GHs in Sokoto, 15 GHs in FCT and 10 referral hospitals in Ebonyi.
• IHP is seeking the services of 2-3 Haematology training consultants in the four States and FCT. As a member of a team, the consultants will lead onsite 2-day training on safe blood transfusion component of CEmONC to build the capacity of medical officers, midwives, nurses, and laboratory technicians to provide safe blood transfusion services as a core element of CEmONC in selected IHP supported general hospitals in FCT and Ebonyi.
• Each consultant trainer will conduct 2-day training on the haematology component of CEmONC trainings in 2-3 GHs/referral medical centres (depending on the number per state/FCT). There will be approximately 5-8 participants in each CEmONC training; thus each of the 2 - 3 CEmONC training consultants per state will train approximately 25 - 40 doctors, nurse/midwives and laboratory scientists/technicians in each state.

The three objectives of IHP are to:

• Strengthen systems supporting primary health care services
• Improve access to primary health care services
• Increase quality of primary health care services.

Scope of Work

• The scope of the consultancy is to build the capacity of 80 doctors, midwives, nurses and laboratory scientists/technicians to provide safe blood transfusion for women with severe anaemia and uncontrolled bleeding as a core component of CEmONC services.
• Trainees will be trained onsite at their health facilities (secondary/referral hospitals) in a cohort of 5-8 trainees. The participants will be selected from IHP supported secondary facilities in the FCT and Ebonyi state, including 15 GHs in FCT and 10 in Ebonyi State.

Specific Objectives
By the end of each 2-day blood transfusion training session, learners will demonstrate competency to a minimum standard in the following areas:

• Key principles of safe blood transfusion including correct and safe blood collection, testing, processing, storage, and cross-matching.
• Advance preparation, including type and screening, for women at risk of obstetric haemorrhage and/or clinical decompensation due to anaemia (e.g. severe anaemia, risk factors for obstetric haemorrhage, etc.)
• Clinical indications for blood transfusion of pregnant and postpartum women
• Protocols for emergency transfusion of women with massive obstetric haemorrhage including rapid access to red cells (including emergency group O negative units) and excellent, standardized communication between clinicians and laboratory transfusion staff.
• Prevention of mis-transfusion (safety checks to ensure right blood for right woman at right time in right place)
• Monitoring of women during blood transfusion and management of complications
• Key elements of a 24-hour blood transfusion quality management system.

Key Tasks

• Actively participate in an IHP organized two-day training-of trainers’ competencies standardization workshop.
• Work with IHP to develop Operational Training Plan (as per the deliverable requirements below). Work closely with the technical IHP staff (RMNH/FP technical lead, State Technical Directors, Integrated PHC Advisors, Integrated Supportive Supervision and Quality Improvement Specialists) to develop the Operational Training Plan and any follow-on support.
• Use the IHP training preparation checklist to support advance preparation for the training
• In conjunction with IHP, conduct an advance visit to clinical training site the day before the training.
• Set up simulation stations as required for the training.
• Facilitate the clinical and laboratory skills training using ‘hands-on’, interactive, competency based, training approaches and methodology.
• Identify a peer practice coordinator (a high performing participant in each health facility who can provide continuing post-training support.
• Administer pre and post knowledge, questionnaire, and skills’ assessment to assess knowledge and skills of learners before and after the training.
• Carry out any other related tasks that may be necessary to facilitate the training activity.

IHP Responsibilities:

• IHP will provide technical guidance towards preparation of power point slides, checklists, pre- and post-tests.
• IHP with State Ministry of Health will identify trainees at the selected health facilities in advance of the training.

Required Qualifications

• Registered and practicing Haematologist with at least 5 years post-qualification working experience.
• Evidence of previous and ongoing work experience providing comprehensive oversight of blood transfusion services for pregnant and postpartum women in a facility delivering CEmONC services.
• Evidence of previous experience conducting training on safe blood transfusion as a key component of CEmONC or a similar training especially within the last 24 months and/or Evidence of provision of ongoing training to obstetricians/haematologists undergoing residency training or training of medical officers undergoing rotation in haematology till date.
• Evidence of having up-to-date annual practicing license with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Evidence of strong coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills
• Evidence of strong analytical and communication skills.

Knowledge and Skills Scope of Training:

• Key principles of safe blood transfusion including correct and safe blood collection, testing, processing, storage, distribution, matching, delivery
• Blood group system
• Blood transfusion and Transmittable infection.
• Prevention of blood transmittable infections.
• Blood screening and cross matching.
• Clinical indications for blood transfusion of pregnant and postpartum women
• Protocols for emergency transfusion of women with massive obstetric haemorrhage including rapid access to red cells (including emergency group O negative units) and excellent, standardized communication between clinicians and laboratory transfusion staff.
• Advance preparation, including type and screen, for women at risk of obstetric haemorrhage and clinical decompensation (e.g. severe anaemia, risk factors for obstetric haemorrhage, etc.)
• Prevention of mis-transfusion (safety checks to ensure right blood for right woman at right time in right place)
• Blood transfusion procedure, blood quality monitoring and management of complications of blood transfusion including blood transfusion reaction.
• Blood donation processes.
• Blood storage.
• How to set up a functional 24-hour blood transfusion services.

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Reports To: Country Director
Supervises: Human Resources Team

Role Overview

• The Human Resources Director leads and directs the HR operations for the Jhpiego Nigeria country office and serves as the lead HR strategic business partner.
• The HRD provides leadership and guidance in HR matters to the Country Director and Senior Management Team (SMT). The position oversees all HR function result areas.
• S/he takes the lead in developing organizational HR strategies and ensures that HR policies/procedures and standards are met and the country office is compliance with local labor laws, Jhpiego requirements, and international NGO community best practices.
• S/he will lead and supervise the activities of the HR team while liaising with the Global Human Resources team and Chief HR Administrative Officer as required.

Specific Responsibilities
Strategic Human Resources:

• Develops and implements the HR Country strategy and ensures alignment with the Jhpiego Global HR Strategy.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive, integrated and effective Human Resource Management Framework (systems, policies, procedures and periodic plans) covering: Human Resources Policies, Staff Planning, Recruitment, Selection and Deployment, Performance and Reward Management, Learning & Development, Succession Planning and Employee Relations; ensures all systems and policies address imperatives and remain aligned with the country office’s strategic direction.
• Drives efforts to build a high performing team of leaders with an appreciation of country strategy, programme operations, execution excellence, performance management and people development requirements.
• Collaborate with the CD and SMT to implement a workforce planning system by identifying future staffing needs, including key competencies to support the attainment of Country Program objectives.
• Oversees staff planning and employee cost budgeting processes to ensure all resource requirements are based on periodic strategic/program plans and are justified vis-à-vis income and spend estimates.
• Develops a well-formulated and effective succession planning framework (to include e.g., career growth opportunity identification, as well as the targeted development, mentoring, career counselling at all levels).
• Monitors industry salary, benefit levels and movements and recommend adjustments to ensure fair and equitable rewards package that is in line with the Jhpiego Reward Principles working in collaboration with the CD and Global Human Resources (GHR) team.
• Identifies, builds and manages relationships with high-value external HR Management support organization, to share knowledge and practices that add value to Learning and Development, Employee Relations, Compensation Strategy and Culture change.
• Nurture relationship with staff to ensure workplace harmony and peace, as well as effective partnership in the identification of attendant employee issues; conduct periodic office climate assessments and advise management as appropriate solutions and achievement of high levels of employee morale, commitment and performance.
• Monitors the national and local context and labour environment and advise on how the Country Program can remain relevant, compliant and competitive.
• Identify gaps in country office policies or procedures that could expose the organization and make it vulnerable to legal action;
• Lead efforts to institutionalize a culture of zero tolerance for harassment in the workplace and ensure staff are trained, educated, sensitized on behaviors that are considered unacceptable.

Human Resources Administration:

• With the SMT and HR team, lead efforts to implement a compensation, recognition and reward strategy that keeps the country program competitive and enhances retention
• Ensure job and salary grading works effectively to balance principles of motivation, equity and fairness.
• Oversee the management of the Jhpiego Pension policy in compliance with Nigeria’s Penson Reform Act
• Lead the development of standards and procedures for recruitment and selection, make recommendations for streamlining hiring processes and ensure transparency in all hiring decisions;
• Ensure recruiting and hiring practices are compliant with government regulations and organizational policies, and advise on optimal workforce hiring and placement, recommending hiring options including of new staff, short-term or temporary staff, consultancy, promotion, internal transfer, etc.;
• Ensure that the HR recruitment team complies with safe recruitment practices and compliance inclusive of sentinel / reference /background checks.
• Lead in the evaluation and benchmarking of new jobs to place them appropriately in the organization’s salary scale;
• Lead and promote maintenance of employee–employer relationships that contribute to high productivity, motivation, and morale through regular communication of policies, procedures, expectations.
• Coordinate the on-boarding of staff and follow-up with new staff to ensure adaptation and identify problem areas; work closely with supervisors to support their staff
• Consult and advise SMT on highly confidential and complex human resources and employee relations issues, including supporting supervisors to deal effectively with performance issues
• Represent Jhpiego Nigeria in fora related to HR management practices, policies, and processes to stay abreast of local labor regulations and industry best practices,
• Advise supervisors and the SMT on disciplinary and grievance issues, and mediate in staff conflict situations.
• Administer Jhpiego's Enterprise Management System (JEMS), and oversee that all employee information are entered/updated and maintained in iCMS, and relevant copies are maintained, while ensuring confidentiality at all times
• Ensure job descriptions are up to date and responsibilities and performance expectations are clearly communicated
• Ensure effective and efficient processing and authorization of timesheets/ leave by those responsible
• Ensure completeness of personnel files as per Jhpiego, donor, and local labor law requirements
• Ensure all HR Audit topics are covered and lead the closing of any HR Audit findings
• Ensure proper management and communication of HR important HR analytics including exit interview data etc. as appropriate;

Capacity Development:

• Lead annual performance management activities i.e. performance planning/target setting, performance monitoring and continuous performance management.
• Track competency levels against requirements, work with line managers to determine gaps and ensure adequate and effective training and personnel development programs are in place to provide staff with the competencies (skills, knowledge and personal attributes) required for success in their current and future planned roles.

New Business Development:

• Facilitate the development of innovative project approaches and interventions from the HR perspective as necessary;
• Provide HR inputs into new business development opportunities, including recruitment of executive and key personnel.
• All staff irrespective of their position are expected to comply with and follow Jhpiego operational procedures and policies, and codes of conduct.

Person Specifications
Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Human Resources Management, Administration, or related post-graduate qualification
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HR and Administration Management with evidence of progressive career development and experience working at a Senior Level in HR.
• International NGO experience is an added advantage.
• Experience leading and managing organization wide change.
• Proven experience of providing leadership on all HR issues at the same time balancing the strategic role with the need to deliver effective day-to-day HR administration services.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines
• Experience in managing teams and working in a multi-cultural environment
• Well-developed conceptual, critical, and analytical thinking with the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward way effective to influence a wider audience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision
• Cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
• Possess high sense of integrity and confidentiality.
• Willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization.
• Experience using a computerized information management system (Ms Word, Excel, HR System/ software etc.).

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Slots: 5 - 6 trainers per state
Reports to: Technical Lead, Maternal and Newborn Health/Family Planning and Reproductive Health
Project: USAID-funded Integrated Health Program being implemented in Bauchi (T03), Kebbi (TO4), Sokoto (TO5), Ebonyi (TO-6) and FCT (TO-7)*

Project

• USAID-funded Integrated Health Program being implemented in Bauchi (T03), Kebbi (TO4), Sokoto (TO5), Ebonyi (TO-6) and FCT (TO-7)**

Subject RFP #

• TO3/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0001
• TO4/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0001
• TO7/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0001
• TO6/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0001
• TO7/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0001

Purpose

• Jhpiego invites applications from qualified OB/GYN training consultants to organize and facilitate six-day trainings on CEmONC for doctors and midwives from selected Secondary hospitals / General Hospitals (GHs) in two IHP-supported states: Bauchi (6 GHs), Sokoto (12 GHs), Kebbi (12 GHs), Ebonyi (10 GHs) and FCT (14 GHs)
• IHP is seeking 5 - 6 CEmONC consultant trainers per State.

Brief Background
USAID Integrated Health Program in Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto Ebonyi State and FCT:

• The USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP) task orders 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are multi-year, reproductive health/family planning, maternal, newborn and child health, and nutrition (RMNCH+NM) programs being implemented in Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi States and the FCT respectively.
• Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi State and FCT have poor maternal and perinatal health indices due in part to low coverage and poor quality of antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal, routine and complications care.
• IHP aims to contribute to State level reductions in maternal and child morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality primary health care (PHC) services for RMNCH+NM, including linkages to high-quality secondary healthcare services for women, newborns and children with complications requiring higher-level care. The three objectives of IHP are to:
  • Strengthen systems supporting primary health care services
  • Improve access to primary health care services
  • Increase the quality of primary health care services
• To improve quality of primary health care services (objective 3), IHP is supporting the State Government, SPHCDA and other partners in Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi State and FCT to implement a range of activities in selected Primary Health Centers, including building the capacity of PHC providers (training, mentoring, supervision) to provide essential RMNCH care including prompt recognition, stabilizing measures and referral of women and newborns with complications.
• As a complement to providers’ capacity building, IHP is also supporting local health system strengthening and QI efforts to improve RMNCH care in PHCs, including linkages to secondary care for women and newborns with complications.
• In collaboration with Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi State government and FCT administrators, IHP intends to conduct onsite competency-based CEmONC training for medical officers and midwives (80 per state) working at selected general hospitals, with a special focus on safe caesarean (including emergency caesarean hysterectomy) and safe blood transfusion. The training will take place in 6GHs in Bauchi, 12GHs in Kebbi, 12GHs in Sokoto,10 GHs Ebonyi and 15 GHs FCT.
• IHP is seeking 5 - 6 CEmONC MNH training consultants in Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi States and FCT. As a member of a team, the consultant will lead an on-site 6-day CEmONC training session to build the capacity of medical officers and midwives on CEmONC in selected IHP supported general hospitals in one of the 2 IHP supported states.
• Each consultant trainer will conduct 6-day CEmONC training in 2-3 GHs.
• There will be approximately 6-8 participants in each CEmONC training; thus, each of the 5-6 CEmONC training consultants per state will train approximately 12-24 doctors/ midwives/ nurses in each state.

Scope of Work

• The scope of the consultancy is to build the capacity of an average of 8 (eight) healthcare workers (doctors, nurses and midwives) onsite at their health facilities (General Hospitals), to provide evidence based CEmONC services with special focus on safe caesarean surgery, emergency caesarean hysterectomy, uncontrolled postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), newborn care including helping babies to breathe, and pre-eclampsia/eclampsia (PE/E).
• The participants will be selected from IHP supported General Hospitals (GHs) in the 4 IHP focus states and FCT. Each consultant will be required to conduct this onsite training at 2 – 3 GHs in the selected state of choice. Each cohort of healthcare workers will be trained onsite for 6 days per training session.

Specific Objectives
By the end of each 6-day CEmONC training session learners will demonstrate competency at a minimum standard in the following areas:

• Provision of safe caesarean surgeries, including emergency caesarean hysterectomy and clinical decision-making to determine when these interventions are appropriate and needed.
• Knowledge and demonstrated skills to prevent promptly detect and manage post-partum hemorrhage.
• Knowledge and demonstrated skills to detect and promptly manage pre-eclampsia/ eclampsia.
• Early detection and management newborns with asphyxia, including resuscitation with bag and mask
• Demonstrated skills to provide respectful maternity care for women and newborns, including effective communication with women and families, emotional support and respect for the dignity and rights of women and newborns including consented care and absence of mistreatment (e.g. verbal abuse)

Key Tasks

• Actively participate in an IHP organized one-week training-of-trainers’ competencies standardization workshop.
• Work with IHP to develop Operational Training Plan (as per the deliverable requirements below). Work closely with the technical IHP staff (RMNH/FP technical lead, State Technical Directors, Integrated PHC Advisors, Integrated Supportive Supervision and Quality Improvement Specialists) to develop the Operational Training Plan and any follow-on support.
• Use the IHP training preparation checklist to support advance preparation for the training
• In conjunction with IHP conduct an advance visit to clinical training site the day before the training.
• Set up simulation stations as required for the training.
• Facilitate the clinical skills training using ‘hands-on’, interactive, competency-based, training approaches and methodology.
• Identify a peer practice coordinator (a high performing participant in each health facility) and orient this person to provide continuing post-training support in each facility.
• Administer pre and post knowledge, questionnaire, and skills’ assessment to assess knowledge and skills of learners before and after the training.
• Carry out any other related tasks that may be necessary to facilitate the training activity and delivering high-quality training.
• Knowledge and skills scope of training
• Provision of Respectful maternity care during antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods.
• Immediate recognition and management of neonates with asphyxia, including resuscitation with bag and mask
• Early detection and management of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia during antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, including evidence-based clinical decision-making based on severity of PE/E, health status of woman and fetus and gestational age, with use of parenteral anticonvulsants and timely delivery for women with severe pre-eclampsia or eclampsia
• Evidence-based safe caesarean and caesarean emergency hysterectomy including pre and post-operative care, team-based intrapartum care and appropriate surgical technique:
  • Pre-operative preparation
  • Caesarean Section
  • Caesarean hysterectomy
  • Post-operative care

Early detection and prompt management of Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia including:

• Assessment and management of PE/E risk factors during ANC (e.g. chronic and gestational hypertension, diabetes, anemia, obesity).
• Prompt recognition of PE/E symptoms and appropriate diagnosis of PE/E severity based on health status of woman and fetus, during the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal period.
• Appropriate management of PE/E based on maternal and foetal status and gestational age.
• Provision of parenteral Magnesium Sulphate for severe PE/E and eclampsia and timely delivery of pregnant women with severe PE/E and unstable status.

Prevention and Management of post-partum hemorrhage including:

• Provision of high-quality ANC services, including assessment and control of anemia and other preventable risk factors for PPH.
• Active management of 3rd stage of labor (prophylactic uterotonic immediately after delivery).
• Non-pneumatic Anti-shock garment.
• Bimanual uterine compression (Internal and external).
• Repair of genital lacerations.
• B-Lynch suture.
• Emergency hysterectomy (uncontrolled PPH despite all other measures).

IHP Responsibilities:

• IHP will provide a training curriculum and learning resource package, including agenda, power point presentations, checklists, pre- and post-tests, anatomical models, and simulation exercises.
• IHP in collaboration with State Ministry of Health will identify trainees at the selected health facilities in advance of the training.
• IHP will provide a training of trainers to standardize skills of selected expert trainers and familiarize trainers with learning materials.

Required Qualifications

• Registered and practicing Obstetrician/Gynecologist with at least 5 years post-qualification working experience.
• Previous and ongoing provision of CEmONC services in a facility.
• Previous experience conducting CEmONC training especially within the last 24 months or a current faculty member/trainer in an obstetrics residency training program.
• Up-to-date annual practicing license with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

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Slot: 2 - 3 trainers per state
Position Reports to: Technical Lead, Maternal and Newborn Health/Family Planning and Reproductive Health

The Project

• USAID-funded Integrated Health Program being implemented in Bauchi (Task Order 3), Kebbi (Task Order 4), Sokoto (Task Order 5), Ebonyi (Task Order-6) and FCT (Task Order-7).

Subject RFP Number

• TO3/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0003
• TO4/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0003
• TO5/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0003
• TO6/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0003
• TO7/217727/Consultancy/Fixed Price Contract-2021-0003

Purpose

• We invites applications from qualified Anesthesiologist to organize and facilitate two days trainings on provision of safe obstetrics anesthesia as a core component of CEmONC training for doctors, midwives and nurse anesthetists from selected Secondary hospitals in the Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, FCT and Ebonyi
• IHP is seeking 2 - 3 consultant Anesthesiologists per State with each consultant conducting 5 - 6 batches of 2-day trainings (depending on the number of general hospitals per State / FCT).
• Additional details on background, scope and terms of the consultancy, applicant eligibility and proposal instructions are included below.

Brief Background

• USAID Integrated Health Program in Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi and FCT The USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP) task orders 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are multi-year, reproductive health / family planning, maternal, newborn and child health, nutrition, and malaria (RMNCH+NM) programs being implemented in Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi and FCT respectively.
• As briefly summarized below, Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi and FCT have poor maternal and perinatal health indices due in part to low coverage and poor quality of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal routine and complications care.
• IHP aims to contribute to State level reductions in maternal and child morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality primary health care (PHC) services for RMNCH+NM, including linkages to high quality secondary healthcare services for women, newborns and children with complications requiring higher level care.
• To improve quality of primary health care services (objective 3), IHP is supporting the State Government, SPHCDA and other partners in the four states and FCT to implement a range of activities in selected Primary Health Centers, including building capacity of PHC providers (training, mentoring, supervision) to provide essential RMNCH care including prompt recognition, stabilizing measures and referral of women and newborns with complications.
• As a complement to provider capacity building, IHP is also supporting local health system strengthening and QI efforts to improve RMNCH care in PHCs, including linkages to secondary care for women and newborns with complications.
• In collaboration with Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi state governments, and FCT Administration, IHP intends to conduct onsite competency-based CEmONC training for medical officers, nurse / midwives, and an aesthetic nurses (approximately 80 per state) working at selected general hospitals, Mission Hospitals and Comprehensive Health Center, with a special focus on safe Caesarean surgeries (including emergency caesarean hysterectomy) and safe anesthesia.
• The training will take place in 6 GHs in Bauchi, 10 GHs in Kebbi, 12 GHs in Sokoto, 10 referral hospitals in Ebonyi States and 15 GHs in FCT respectively.
• IHP is seeking the services of 2-3 Anesthesiology training consultants in the four States and FCT.
• As a member of a team, the consultants will lead on-site 2-day training on safe anesthesia component of CEmONC to build the capacity of medical officers, midwives, nurses, and anesthetic nurses to provide safe anesthesia services as a core element of CEmONC in selected IHP supported general hospitals in Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi and FCT.
• Each consultant trainer will conduct 2-day training on the anesthesia component of CEmONC trainings in 2-3 GHs/referral medical centers (depending on the number per state/FCT). There will be approximately 5-8 participants in each CEmONC training; thus each of the 2 - 3 CEmONC training consultants per state will train approximately 25 - 40 doctors, nurse/midwives and anesthetic nurses in each state.

The three objectives of IHP are to:

• Strengthen systems supporting primary health care services
• Improve access to primary health care services
• Increase quality of primary health care services.

Scope of Work

• The scope of the consultancy is to build the capacity of 80 doctors, midwives, nurses and laboratory scientists/technicians to provide safe blood transfusion for women with severe anemia and uncontrolled bleeding as a core component of CEmONC services.
• Trainees will be trained onsite at their health facilities (secondary/referral hospitals) in a cohort of 5-8 trainees. The participants will be selected from IHP supported secondary facilities in the Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi States, and FCT.

Specific Objectives
By the end of each 2-day blood transfusion training session, learners will demonstrate competency to a minimum standard in the following areas:

• Evidence-based management of anesthesia and analgesia for planned/emergency caesareans and emergency caesarean hysterectomies, including pre-operative assessment, planning and care, anesthesia management and monitoring during surgery and post-operative care
• Evidence-based management of anesthesia for women with specific obstetric complications including pre-eclampsia/eclampsia and severe obstetric hemorrhage.
• Appropriate use of Lignocaine and Ketamine in obstetric analgesia and anesthesia resp.
• Appropriate technique for the following clinical procedures:
  • High and total spinal anesthesia.
  • Difficult airway management, including failed intubation.
  • Maternal life support.
• Use of Lignocaine with or without adrenaline in obstetrics.
  • Preparation of lignocaine.
  • Prevention of complications.
  • Diagnosis of lignocaine allergy and toxicity.
  • Management of lignocaine allergy.
  • Management of lignocaine toxicity.
• General principles of analgesia and anesthesia in obstetrics, including:
  • Team-based pre-operative assessment and care.
  • Anesthesia management and monitoring during surgery and postoperative care
• Anesthetic considerations in special obstetrics conditions:
  • Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
  • Major obstetrics hemorrhage.
• High and total spinal anesthesia.
• Difficult airway management, including failed intubation.
• Maternal life support.

Key Tasks

• Actively participate in an IHP organized two-day training-of trainers’ competencies standardization workshop.
• Work with IHP to develop Operational Training Plan (as per the deliverable requirements below). Work closely with the technical IHP staff (RMNH/FP technical lead, State Technical Directors, Integrated PHC Advisors, Integrated Supportive Supervision and Quality Improvement Specialists) to develop the Operational Training Plan and any follow-on support.
• Use the IHP training preparation checklist to support advance preparation for the training
• In conjunction with IHP, conduct an advance visit to clinical training site the day before the training.
• Set up simulation stations as required for the training.
• Facilitate the clinical and laboratory skills training using ‘hands-on’, interactive, competency based, training approaches and methodology.
• Identify a peer practice coordinator (a high performing participant in each health facility who can provide continuing post-training support.
• Administer pre and post knowledge, questionnaire, and skills’ assessment to assess knowledge and skills of learners before and after the training.
• Carry out any other related tasks that may be necessary to facilitate the training activity.

IHP Responsibilities:

• IHP will provide technical guidance towards preparation of power point slides, checklists, pre- and post-tests.
• IHP with State Ministry of Health will identify trainees at the selected health facilities in advance of the training.

Required Qualifications

• Registered and practicing Anesthesiologists with at least 5 years post-qualification working experience.
• Evidence of previous and ongoing work experience providing comprehensive oversight of safe anesthetic services for pregnant and postpartum women in a facility delivering CEmONC services.
• Evidence of previous experience conducting training on safe anesthetic services as a key component of CEmONC or a similar training especially within the last 24 months and/or evidence of provision of ongoing training to obstetricians/ anesthetists undergoing residency training or training of medical officers undergoing rotation in anesthesia till date.
• Evidence of having up-to-date annual practicing license with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Evidence of strong coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills
• Evidence of strong analytical and communication skills.

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Reports To: Human Resources Director
Supervises: Human Resources Assistant

Role Overview

• The Senior HR Officer is expected to work with the Director of Human Resources in providing a comprehensive, professional and employee focused HR service to Jhpiego Nigeria and to support the implementation of the HR strategy.
• S/he provides practical, timely support, advice and direction to Jhpiego staff on the full life cycle of HR activities including HR policy and procedures interpretation, donor and legal regulations, employee relations as well as compensation and benefits practices among others.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Human Resources in development and implementation of Human Resource strategies and best practice processes aligned with Jhpiego global HR standards and Nigerian labour law.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and interpretation of Human Resource policies, procedures and systems and ensure consistency and harmony with the Global HR Standard Operating Procedures, other organizational level policies and national labour legislation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of performance management systems for all staff.
• Oversee the development of Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and Evaluation methods used in the training process to ensure that training meets the requirements of the individual and facilitate the achievement of organizational goals.
• Provide an interface between staff and the organization to facilitate their knowledge of policies and respond to a variety of employment related questions, concerns and issues related to the full HR life cycle in line with Jhpiego standards
• Manages and supports operational issues related to employees, including post related allowances, health and others as identified.
• The jobholder will provide advice to staff and supervisors on various HR policies, good practices for effective and motivated staff.
• Offer support in the review and update of HR policies as per local laws and best practices in the international NGO community.
• Support in the recruitment process including review of job descriptions, advertisements, screening of applications, interview and selection process, reference checks and contracting.
• Raises HR-related issues with managers in a proactive and diplomatic fashion, identifying practical solutions and appropriate action plans;
• Collaborates with the Recruiting team to analyze and generate offers of employment, with a focus on applicability of Jhpiego compensation standard and donor policy as related to allowances and other applicable benefits;
• Conducts exit interviews, identifying trends and recommending actions to address concerns;
• Develops and maintain periodic human resources reports, utilizing standard HR-related metrics;
• Understands and is able to serve as back-up on all functions, including payroll, HRIS, onboarding and off-boarding.
• Ensure recruiting and hiring practices are in compliance with in country regulations and organizational policies.
• Manage the review and renewal of the Jhpiego medical scheme.
• Provide day-to-day administration of staff benefits and answer queries from staff regarding benefits.
• Coordinate on-boarding (orientation) of new staff with other departments to support the learning process of new employees and follow-up with new staff to ensure adaptation and identify problem areas.
• Lead on maintenance of up-to-date employee records in both electronic (JEMS and ICIMS) and hard copy files and ensure the files are complete and all required documentation is maintained in a confidential and secure manner.
• Coordinate monthly payroll changes including timesheets, variation reports and interface with finance on related activities.
• Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with GHR, JHU; assist with compilation of statistics and material in support of affirmative action and various compliance requirements.
• Offer support in the administration of HR Policies, addressing staff grievances and in handling disciplinary issues.
• Coordinate the staff welfare initiatives and all staff events e.g., staff recognition award, staff team building and meetings, wellness activities and other HR initiatives.
• Responsible for drafting, processing and records of all short-term consultants and staff contracts.
• Coordinate the maintenance of tracker for 90 days probationary Performance Review and following up with supervisors to complete their 90 days.
• Drive staff towards a common and shared vision and mission.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned.

Persons Specification
Educational Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Administration or related field. A post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Membership of a HR professional body.
• A minimum of 6 years’ progressive practical work experience in Human Resource
• Experience working with medium to large sized donor funded INGOs. Experience working with USAID funded organizations will be an added advantage.
• In depth knowledge of Nigerian employment practices.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, sensitivity, and respect for confidentiality.
• Effective organizational skills, attention to details and ability to handle a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Highly motivated, energetic, independent self-starter with strong team orientation.
• Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipate next steps.
• Strong presentation and communications skills, oral and written.
• Proficiency in computer applications to include MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Donors policies and procedures.