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Accelerating Measurable Progress and Leveraging Investments for PPH Impact (AMPLIPPHI) is a two- and half-year project that will catalyze early adoption and set the stage for scale up of new and recently recommended drugs for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in high-burden countries with a focus on DRC, Guinea, India, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia. AMPLI- Nigeria will generate evidence (feasibility, acceptability, costing) to support the expansion of new PPH medicines at all different levels of the health system. Project is focused on supporting efforts towards State and national readiness, from community to district and national level stakeholders, to help propel scale-up after life of project. Implementation is in 2 LGAs in Kebbi State and 3 LGAs in Ondo State.

Project is currently conducting a study to generate evidence on the feasibility, acceptability and budget impact of expanding the package of drugs (HSC and TXA) and approaches available for prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).

The specific objectives are:

• Assess the feasibility and acceptability of introducing heat-stable carbetocin (HSC) for PPH prevention, calibrated drapes for assessment of postpartum blood loss, and tranexamic acid (TXA) as part of a clinical care bundle for PPH treatment at selected health centers and hospitals.
• Examine how and why barriers and enablers to expanding the package of drugs and approaches for PPH prevention and treatment vary within and across selected project sites.
• Assess the financial consequences (budget impacts) of introducing HSC for PPH prevention, calibrated drapes for assessment of postpartum blood loss, and TXA as part of a first response bundle for PPH treatment at health centers and hospitals in selected project sites.

The Research Assistants will facilitate key informant interviews in Kebbi and Ondo and states, including consent, transcription of recording, and detailed notes during the interviews. They will also facilitate facility level surveys, using Kobo Collect, across study health facilities in Kebbi in Ondo. Survey data will be sent to the central server daily. Similarly, s/he will share recordings with Data Analyst for review and approval daily.

Responsibilities

Collect quality and reliable data for the AMPLI-PPHI Implementation Research.

Specific Responsibilities

Working closely with the field supervisors and the data manager, you are to:

• Participate in 4-day data collection training in Abuja.
• Participate in field testing the data collection tools in selected locations.
• Screen, recruit and consent study participants in accordance to the study SOP or research protocol.
• Conduct key informant interviews and share recordings with Data Analyst for review daily.
• Collect data using Kobo Collect
• Conduct facility surveys with providers using Kobo Collect and send records to central server daily.
• Notify the study team on any Severe Adverse Event, protocol deviation or any other ethical issues during the data collection process.
• Ensure data security and keep custody of recording devices and smart phones.
• Submit activity report as may be required
• Regularly submit audio recordings to the Data Analyst for review and approval.
• Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity in line with study standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Sociology, Public Health, Medical or Health Sciences Research is required.
• Prior experience leading or supporting similar research projects is an advantage.
• At least 2 years’ experience in qualitative research methods and stakeholder level engagement is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are critical.
• Good spoken and written English as well as local languages of the preferred state (Sokoto, Niger, FCT and Akwa Ibom).
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines at short notice.
• Excellent transcription (verbatim), note-taking and report writing skills
• Good computer skills

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Jhpiego is seeking candidates for an upcoming project that implements and provides technical support to nutrition interventions across different levels o the health system and disciplines and some linkages with communities. The project’s multi-sectoral approach draws on global nutrition experience to design, implement, and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition. Committed to using a systems approach, the project strives to sustain positive outcomes by building local capacity, and strengthening the enabling environment to save lives, improve health, build resilience.

The project's overall purpose in Nigeria is to implement innovative nutrition-specific and sensitive live saving interventions, and generate evidence to enhance nutrition programming. This will help achieve the overall goal of improving nutrition indices for women of reproductive age and young children including newborns. This activity will support the donor’s effort to strengthen the enabling environment for innovation, commitment, capacity strengthening, coordination, collaboration, and support for multi-sectoral nutrition policies and programs.

The Nutrition Manager will provide technical expertise and guidance on nutrition interventions, including assessments, program design, and implementation. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality nutrition programs in line with established standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on nutrition interventions, assessments, and program design. Conduct training and capacity-building activities for project staff and community health workers on nutrition-related topics.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of nutrition programs, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Ability to engage with and maintain relationships with relevant ministries, departments, agencies, and other stakeholders
• Develop and adapt nutrition-specific strategies and protocols based on evidence-based practices and guidelines.
• Raise community awareness and consume diversified, nutrient-dense, fortified, and nutritionally adequate foods.
• Improve nutritional status and intervention outcome by increasing the production of diverse and safe foods, increasing household food availability, and implementing live saving interventions.
• Coordinate capacity building and technical support for beneficiaries on nutrition-specific and sensitive agriculture issues, including dietary diversification and nutrient-dense diets, food preparation and utilization, best practices, and energy and time-saving technologies for women.
• Work with the M&E officer to monitor beneficiary adoption of the new nutrition-targeted agricultural practices and food consumption methodologies.
• Promote food safety, including appropriate handling, preservation, processing, storage, and utilization methods.
• Establish linkages and facilitate collaboration across relevant sectors, agencies, and public and private sector stakeholders working with the targeted communities.
• Promote water and sanitation activities in the targeted communities.
• Strengthen and promote community engagement processes in the project areas, particularly identifying project beneficiaries, assessing their needs, and addressing and resolving community issues.
• Perform and document regular monitoring of all project activities in close coordination with the project team.
• Ensure the cost-effective management of allocated Country Budget and resources for nutrition projects and maintain responsiveness in delivering on internal processes and external requests on budget spend in line with approved workplan.
• Manage direct reports by providing guidance, support, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in nutrition program management, implementation, and technical support.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based nutrition interventions.
• Strong technical knowledge of nutrition and public health principles and practices.
• Excellent training and capacity-building skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities focusing on program quality and impact.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills In English Language, as well as the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work on own initiative with a creative approach to problem-solving.

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The overall purpose of the project in Nigeria is to provide technical support, implement innovative nutrition-specific and sensitive live saving interventions, and generate evidence to enhance nutrition programming toward achieving the overall goal of improving nutrition indices for women of reproductive age, young children and new borns. This activity will support the donor’s effort to strengthen the enabling environment for innovation, commitment, capacity strengthening, coordination, collaboration, and support for multi-sectoral nutrition policies and programs.

The Nutrition Officer will oversee the daily implementation of both nutrition-sensitive and specific live saving interventions that contribute to the prevention, detection, and management of malnutrition in Ebonyi, Kwara, Kano, Katsina and Kebbi State. Activities will include the promotion / supporting adoption of recommended Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP), monitoring and supervision of community-level nutrition screening including the rollout of Mother Led Middle Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) approach, multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women as well participation in planned nutrition assessments.

The Nutrition Officer will also support capacity building for health workers, Nutrition Focal Persons, and food systems actors to enhance the production and consumption of safe, diverse and nutritious foods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing detailed implementation plan and tracking activity progress in collaboration with the M&E team.
• Responsible for monitoring and supervision of the day-to-day implementation of nutrition and related activities and ensuring it is in accordance with the agreed work plan
• Support capacity-building activities for field-level nutrition staff including on-the-job training mentoring and supportive supervision.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
• Supervise activities aimed at promoting appropriate Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP) to improve household dietary diversity and multiple micronutrient supplementation of pregnant women.
• Regularly monitor and ensure that the nutrition team in the field has the necessary tools (i.e., data collection tools, job aids, IEC materials, etc.) and supplies required for quality implementation of planned nutrition activities.
• Participate in nutrition assessments planned in the catchment area.
• Participate in periodic program monitoring and evaluation activities including baselines, end lines, midterm reviews, lesson learning exercises, and compilation of success stories.
• Ensure timely submission of quality weekly and monthly nutrition activity reports.
• Draft monthly and quarterly financial need forecast in line with the detailed project activity plan/Monthly activity plans and send it to state team lead.
• Ensure sound monitoring and joint supervision of program activities in close collaboration with other programs.
• Participate in the Nutrition Technical Working Group (TWG) and other LGA and State level meetings as appropriate.
• Support the state to plan for special events like World Breast Feeding (WBF) week, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week etc.
• Perform any other duty as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Food Security, Agriculture or other related fields, a relevant master’s Degree is a plus.
• Minimum of (5) years experience in nutrition and/or food security and livelihood programming or related sectors
• Demonstrated experience in implementing nutrition programs and initiatives.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
• Skilled in developing and managing new and effective partnerships facilitating meetings, and effectively participating in technical working groups.
• Ability to apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine activity results and monitor impact.
• Familiarity with local community resources, services, and support networks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse community members.
• Proven experience in community engagement, development, or social work.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics needs assessment, and program development.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, demonstrating initiative and leadership when necessary.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine interest in serving the needs of the community.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.