Jobs at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

Overview

The Presidents Malaria Initiative for States (PMI-S) is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by the Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The project is supporting the Government of Nigeria through its agencies at the federal, state, Local Government (LGA) and community levels to reduce under-five and maternal mortality by delivering quality services for management of malaria, its complications, and prevention. PMI-S project focuses on strengthening the capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and State Malaria Elimination Program (SMEPs) for the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2014-2020.

Specific Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in the development and monitoring of the state malaria annual work plan (AOP) and work closely with the State Coordinator to implement and monitor departmental work plans. Engage the State Malaria Elimination Program, SPHCDA, HMB, and relevant SMOH entities and partners to share progress, accomplishments, and challenges and ensure common understanding of current as well as future malaria technical direction. Interacts with the key stakeholders in the malaria partnership at state level Collaborate with the State Coordinator and the Finance and Operations Manager to optimize and utilize project resources in the most efficient way to achieve project results. Lead and supervise the project’s malaria technical team at the state level Build capacity of SMEP and roll out a mentoring and supportive supervision program at all levels of the state health system Provide technical contributions to the state M&E/HSS officer in the development and implementation of a project surveillance monitoring and evaluation (SME) system including tracking the malaria cascade (persons with fever, tested with RDT/microscopy, positives treated with ACT, and outcome of treatment) and the related commodity data. Provide TA to the SMEP on effective engagement of private sector health service providers in planning and implementation of state malaria elimination programs Contribute to writing project reports, documentation of good practices, and technical publications Contribute to visibility of PMI for States Project work through innovative presentation of project approaches and results at state, federal and international levels

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in health and postgraduate qualification in public health or related discipline
• Should have good understanding of the Nigerian health system and the inter­relationships within the public and private health sector
• Knowledge and minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience working on malaria control in public and private in Nigeria
• In depth knowledge of malaria and public health principles with proven technical skills in malaria, including malaria case management, and integrated community case management of childhood illnesses
• Experience working with Ministry of Health and other Health Departments/Agencies on policy and strategy formulation at national and/or subnational levels;
• Experience  with broader human resource capacity building
• Nigerian with good understanding of local context.
• Significant experience in project management, program coordination and sound negotiation skills with malaria partners;
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.

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Position Summary

The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI-S project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable Malaria elimination efforts. S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting of the PMI-S project in the state and ensure optimal resource management of the project.  S/he will serve as a member of the Project Management Team and will be responsible for overall project performance in the state of primary responsibility.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for all Task Order 04 requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities.
• Provides overall leadership and management of the PMI-S supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
• Lead operationalization of the PMI-S state malaria plan.
• Liaise and network with relevant malaria partners and stakeholders in the state to strengthen coordination, integration and resourcing of activities and promotion of a shared vision for malaria elimination in the state.
• Interacts and communicates on behalf of PMI-S to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and government counterparts at state level
• Leads and provides oversight to quality assurance of state level implementation
• Contribute to establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the Senior M&E Advisor that includes periodic analyses and review for evidence-based decision-making and program management.
• Take responsibility for management of the state malaria budget and all other resources under the direction of State Team Director
• Supervise staff and manage staff performance and development.
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep the Project Senior Management Team informed of state activities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Public Health, international development, or another related field.
• Seven (7+) years of related experience is required. Experience in international public health highly preferred.  
• Demonstrated a minimum of five years progressive experience in public health and working with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, project beneficiaries and project staff.
• Extensive knowledge of a highly technical field, as well as applicable laws, regulations, and general instructions.  A highly qualified and recognized expert in the field.  
• Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work, establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.  
• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background, ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in context of complex and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated management capacity in malaria programs with proven ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously in multiple locations;
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in service delivery and team-buildings skills; and,
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the terrain will be an added advantage
• Experience with USAID/PMIS funded programs is preferred