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Description and Objectives

• Our client seeks to engage a qualified LGA Cross-Border Coordination Consultant to support efforts to stop the transmission of poliovirus across the borders of Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Chad by 2025.
• The role involves strengthening immunization strategies, improving surveillance systems, and ensuring comprehensive health coverage for high-risk and underserved populations.
• The consultant will serve as a focal point for cross-border health interventions, providing technical support to State Emergency Operations Centres (SEOC) and State Primary Healthcare Development Agencies (SPHCDA) to enhance the quality of interventions and coordination efforts.

Technical Responsibilities
Mapping of Stakeholders and Populations at the Borders:

• Support mapping of stakeholders, health facilities, cross-border points, key influencers, and special populations at the LGA, ward, and settlement levels.
• Collect and review primary data on cross-border activities.
• Develop and utilize targeted questions to identify drivers and best practices for cross-border interventions.
• Analyze health intervention data through Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussions, and on-site visits.
• Collaborate with national stakeholders to develop targeted solutions to enhance cross-border health interventions.

Planning and Coordination of Cross-Border Health Interventions:

• Serve as the focal point for cross-border health initiatives in the LGA, ensuring adherence to best practices and operational guidelines.
• Support LGAs and wards in establishing or strengthening cross-border health coordination committees.
• Facilitate joint planning sessions and microplan validation at ward and LGA levels, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement context-specific interventions.
• Monitor intervention preparedness using checklists and dashboards, ensuring timely completion of planned activities.

Implementation of Synchronized Health Interventions:

• Conduct joint supervision of health campaigns and routine immunization sessions.
• Train vaccination teams and utilize digital tools to monitor real-time vaccination coverage.
• Provide technical assistance during campaign evaluation meetings and develop actionable improvement plans.
• Monitor and document progress and challenges in post-campaign activities.

Data Management and Reporting Support:

• Assist the LGA Monitoring and Evaluation team in updating health intervention trackers and ensuring data accuracy.
• Conduct periodic data reviews and provide feedback to ward focal points.
• Promote the use of standardized tools for data collection, record-keeping, and analysis at border areas.
• Provide regular updates to the State Cross-Border Coordination Consultant and maintain organized documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• 3 - 5 years of experience in primary healthcare interventions, particularly Polio and Routine Immunization programs.
• Proficiency in Hausa or any local border language; fluency in French is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and experience developing effective solutions.
• Proficiency in digital data collection tools such as KoboToolbox or ODK.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

Other Requirements:

• Must be a resident of one of the implementing states.
• Experience working in challenging or security-compromised locations.
• Dual citizenship (Niger-Nigeria) or residency in Niger is an added advantage.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

• Our client is an equal-opportunity employer. They do not discriminate against any individual seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

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Job Summary

• We seek to hire a Regional Consultant for Cross-Border Coordination to support efforts aimed at halting the transmission of poliovirus across the borders of Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Chad.
• This role is critical to implementing coordinated health strategies, strengthening surveillance systems, and ensuring vaccination coverage for high-risk and underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities
Mapping Stakeholders and Cross-Border Populations:

• Identify key stakeholders, health facilities, and official/unofficial border crossings.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection on cross-border health activities.
• Collaborate with national actors to formulate targeted solutions for improving health interventions.

Planning and Coordination:

• Serve as the focal point for cross-border health interventions at the regional level.
• Support the establishment and functionality of cross-border health coordination committees.
• Assist in planning, budgeting, and coordinating health interventions with state officials and partners.

Implementation of Synchronized Health Interventions:

• Supervise vaccination campaigns and mobile/advanced health sessions.
• Train local health teams on using digital tools for real-time data collection and decision-making.
• Support health evaluations, including the preparation of recovery plans and ensuring timely execution of activities.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Periodically review intervention data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Promote the use of harmonized tools for data collection and sharing across borders.
• Provide weekly updates on cross-border activities to the Regional Coordinator and Project Manager.

Leadership and Team Support:

• Define clear priorities and provide feedback to district consultants.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions to solve project challenges.
• Review deliverables and validate administrative tasks such as expense reports and work plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5 - 10 years of professional experience in primary health care, polio eradication, or routine immunization programs.
• Proficiency in Hausa or a local language spoken along the borders.
• Strong English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate program activities efficiently.
• Analytical skills for problem-solving and implementing effective solutions.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) and digital data tools like KoboToolbox or ODK.

Additional Requirements:

• Must reside in one of the specified regions.
• Experience working in challenging or insecure environments.
• Dual citizenship (Niger-Nigeria) or residency in Niger is an added advantage.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

• We are an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, gender, nationality, ethnicity, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

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Job Summary

• We are seeking a State Cross-Border Coordination Consultant to lead efforts aimed at halting poliovirus transmission across Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad.
• The consultant will provide technical assistance to state health agencies, facilitate cross-border collaborations, and enhance the quality of immunization campaigns and routine interventions, especially in high-risk border settlements.

Key Responsibilities
Mapping Stakeholders and Border Populations:

• Identify and map stakeholders, health facilities, cross-border points, and special populations.
• Conduct primary data collection and analysis on cross-border activities.
• Co-develop targeted solutions with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage of underserved populations.

Planning and Coordinating Health Interventions:

• Act as the focal point for cross-border health initiatives in the state.
• Establish and strengthen cross-border coordination committees.
• Support the development of risk assessments, microplans, and context-specific intervention strategies.
• Monitor health intervention preparedness and implementation through tools like dashboards and checklists.

Implementing Synchronized Health Interventions:

• Supervise vaccination campaigns and routine immunization sessions in collaboration with local health teams.
• Train vaccination teams on real-time data collection and gap identification.
• Participate in campaign evaluations and implement quality improvement plans.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Promote standardized tools for data collection and reporting in border areas.
• Provide weekly updates to the State Manager and Project Manager.
• Maintain proper documentation of all health intervention activities.

Leadership and Capacity Building:

• Manage and mentor LGA consultants, providing feedback and on-the-job training.
• Review deliverables and administrative tasks, such as timesheets and expense requests.
• Address challenges through problem-solving sessions with team members.

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience:5–10 years in Primary Health Care, polio eradication, or routine immunization programs.
• Language Proficiency:Fluency in Hausa or any border-region language; knowledge of French is an advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience with digital data collection tools like KoboToolbox and ODK.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Other Requirements:

• Must reside in one of the listed states.
• Experience in security-compromised or challenging environments.
• Dual citizenship (Niger-Nigeria) or Niger residency is an added advantage.

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Job Summary

• We are hiring a District Consultant for Cross-Border Coordination to support our client in strengthening health systems and ensuring coordinated cross-border health interventions.
• The consultant will focus on assisting the Ministry of Public Health, Population, and Social Affairs in ending the transmission of poliovirus across the borders of Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Chad by the end of 2025.
• This role involves improving vaccination strategies, surveillance systems, and health access for underserved and high-risk populations. The successful candidate will serve as a focal point for cross-border health interventions at the district level.

Key Responsibilities
Mapping Cross-Border Populations and Stakeholders:

• Assist in mapping stakeholders, health facilities, border crossings, community leaders, and at-risk populations.
• Support the development of targeted questions to identify best practices and underlying challenges.
• Collect and analyze data on cross-border health interventions using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Contribute to formulating solutions with national stakeholders to ensure every child is vaccinated.

Planning and Coordinating Cross-Border Health Interventions:

• Act as a focal point for district-level cross-border health interventions.
• Support the establishment and revitalization of cross-border health coordination committees.
• Assist in planning joint interventions, developing microplans, and ensuring timely execution of activities.
• Participate in stakeholder advocacy meetings and assist in preparing advocacy materials.

Supporting Synchronized Health Campaigns:

• Supervise health campaigns such as vaccination activities in collaboration with district health teams.
• Provide technical support for the use of digital tools to monitor vaccination coverage and address gaps.
• Assist in organizing and evaluating health intervention review meetings.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Support periodic data review for accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
• Promote the use of harmonized tools for data collection and sharing across border zones.
• Provide weekly updates on cross-border activities and document all health intervention processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 3-5 years of experience in primary healthcare programs, particularly in routine immunization or polio support.
• Proficiency in Hausa or other local languages spoken along the border.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with digital data collection tools such as KoboToolbox or ODK.
• Residency in the target regions is required.
• Previous experience working in challenging or insecure environments is an advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• Our client is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all employment practices.
• Discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, nationality, age, marital status, or other protected characteristics will not be tolerated.