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Background

• JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is a public health management consulting and research organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world.
• The HPV Vaccine Acceleration Program Partners Initiative (HAPPI) Consortium was awarded to JSI by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in October 2022 as Phase I of an anticipated two-phase project period.
• HAPPI project is managed by JSI in collaboration with Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), Jhpiego, and PATH.
• Together, partners will enable global coordination efforts around HPV vaccine, in addition to supporting HPV vaccine introduction in Nigeria.
• In Nigeria, cervical cancer is a significant contributor to the morbidity and mortality of women. It is the second most common cause of cancer related deaths among women in Nigeria.
• Nigeria contributes a large proportion of the West Africa regional cervical cancer burden. HAPPI project will be supporting Nigeria for the HPV introduction planning and rollout. Introduction is anticipated to continue into the Phase II  24 States in October 2023 to complete the national introduction in 2024.
• The HAPPI Project is currently recruiting for consultant Program Associate positionsto support HPV vaccine introduction in Nigeria. The person in this position will provide technical assistance to the State Ministry of Health, SPHCDA and other stakeholders to advance human papilloma virus vaccine introduction.
• We seek candidates who have at least 2 years’ experience working with immunization programs and systems, to help implement and evaluate strategies that protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the project teams and partners to ensure the successful implementation of project activities, including creating work plans, and reporting. Help to facilitate coordination for budgeting and reconciliation of finances.
• Work closely with the relevant stakeholders, including SPHCDA/SERICC State Ministry of Education, youth organizations, NGOs, civil societies, private sector partners, etc.
• Support SPHCDA/SERICC for the development of microplans for HPV introduction and roll out at the state level.
• Collaborate with CHAI, UNICEF, and WHO in the implementation of formative research and readiness assessment of the HPV introduction at subnational level.
• Provide regular reports and updates as directed by supervising National Technical Advisor and other staff to key stakeholders on HAPPI project.
• Coordinate with partners to co-facilitate or participate in trainings and organizing key events and meetings.
• Work with State health promotion officers and support demand generation activities, flag off events, sensitization and community engagement for the preparation of Multi Age Cohort (MAC) campaign.  
• Provide technical support for project activities, monitoring, supervision, reporting, evaluation, and documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist with other programmatic and administrative duties as required for successful implementation of HAPPI program activities.
• Liaise with other technical experts across JSI.
• Represent HAPPI project as a member of Technical Working Groups (TWGs) at the state level.

Deliverables
By 30th November 2023:
 

• Completed work plan and successful ongoing implementation of project activities.
• Provide the update of the Dashboards in the States of operations as directed by supervising National Technical Advisor

By December 31, 2023:

• Quarterly report and update as directed by supervising National Technical Advisor.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree in Public Health / Microbiology / Epidemiology / Social Sciences / or related field, from a reputed institute.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in vaccines and immunization with demonstrated skills in vaccine implementation.
• Experience in projects that involve liaising with government institutions, USAID, Public Health Institutions, WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, and/or other stakeholders and NGOs.
• Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: digital health, health systems strengthening, MNCH, and infectious diseases.
• Proven ability to multi-task and collaborate work effectively with senior staff, colleagues, donors, partner organizations, stakeholders, local institutions, and others at all levels.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and an emphasis on quality.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination.
• Fluency in English required and preferably an additional local language spoken in the state
• Demonstrable problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in application of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Proven success drafting, proofreading, and editing documents.
• Extremely detail-oriented, with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-site organization and in a team-based structure.

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Background

• JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is a public health management consulting and research organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world.
• The HPV Vaccine Acceleration Program Partners Initiative (HAPPI) Consortium was awarded to JSI by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in October 2022 as Phase I of an anticipated two-phase project period.
• The Global HAPPI project is managed by JSI in collaboration with Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), Jhpiego, and PATH. Together, partners have been working to enable global coordination efforts around HPV vaccine, in addition to supporting HPV vaccine introduction in Nigeria.
• In Nigeria, cervical cancer is a significant contributor to the morbidity and mortality of women. It is the second most common cause of cancer related deaths among women in Nigeria. Nigeria contributes a large proportion of the West Africa regional cervical cancer burden. HAPPI project is supporting Nigeria for the HPV introduction planning and rollout. Introduction is anticipated to start at the end of September in 16 selected states, followed by national introduction in 2024.
• The HAPPI Project is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Associate/ New Vaccine Introduction in Abuja.
• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate will be responsible for establishing key components of the M & E system (MEL workflow) including data collection, analysis and reporting on key output, outcome and impact indicators for the program and developing data dashboards for real-time reporting.
• S/He will also be responsible for ensuring data quality and accuracy and collecting, analyzing and processing M&E data, assisting in monitoring and reporting against set performance indicators and results, developing methods and milestones to monitor the project’s progress towards its goals, and contributing to programs strategy to ensure that activities and assignments are carried out as planned and project objectives are being achieved.

Responsibilities

• Works with Senior MEL Advisor to ensure effective monitoring and reporting of all planned HPV vaccination introduction interventions,
• Captures HPV vaccination introduction data on available databases for analysis and reporting.
• Compiles and submits weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the HPV vaccination introduction as per agreed reporting parameters to the management.
• Conducts monthly data verifications to ensure accuracy, completeness and produce the data verification report. Produce timely, accurate, complete, and consistent HPV vaccination introduction project data.
• Support NPHCDA for the efforts on the HPV vaccination data to be captured  into the routine immunization system after the introduction.
• Follows up all identified data verification gaps for closure with support from project management.
• Supports capacity building initiatives and activities conducted by the MEL team; Monitors and keeps track of number of people trained on various HPV vaccination introduction initiatives.
• Ensures proper filing of incoming and outgoing HPV vaccination introduction MEL data reports and documents.
• In coordination with the Acasus and CHAI, participate in monitoring activities during the MAC campaign using the tools,  post-introduction evaluation, data analysis and share the findings to the program for decision making
• In collaboration with the Acasus and CHAI team, support the documentation of the identified learning agendas and lessons learned for HPV introduction in Nigeria.
• Supports information and knowledge sharing across project sites and partners,
• Some travel to supported States should be expected.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s in Public health/Epidemiology or Biostatistics / Social Sciences
• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Public Health, Statistics, Data Science or related field,
• Knowledge/Information Management, Communications, with 5 years experience in public health intervention.

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience with public health program management
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in local language as appropriate.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
• Prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Work experience in Gender, Immunization, infectious disease programing or  interventions will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required.

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with program design.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software.
• Ability to problem solve and recommend corrective action as needed.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail needed to adhere to project deadlines.

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Summary

• Under the supervision of M-RITE’s State Team Lead (STL), the State Immunization Technical Officer (SITO) will serve as core member of M-RITE’s technical team in the state.
• Each SITO will work both with M-RITE’s broader team, and as an extension of the State’s technical team, to support the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA) or State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB) to implement its RI Annual Operation Plan (AOP).
• This will require intensive collaboration and coordination with numerous public and private partners. M-RITE will also support the State in implementing the “Primary Health Care under One Roof” policy in the context of RI system strengthening.
• M-RITE’s SITO will be assigned to collectively provide full geographic coverage of program assistance across all Wards and Local Government Areas (LGAs). 
• Seen as an extension of the State’s routine immunization strengthening team, each State SITO will be expected to help champion collaboration, creative thinking, and resource-efficient approaches. This will include supporting collective efforts to identify early successes for RI to achieve rapid and sustainable increases in coverage by the end of the program’s assistance, while ensuring a maintained focus on sustained and targeted investment; support the delivery of dependable, regular, high-quality immunization services; promote continued state ownership, financing and accountability for primary health care, including immunization; encourage a move away from unsuccessful polio/COVID-19-driven approaches to strengthening the RI system; ensure the RI system’s readiness to support the identification and vaccination of zero doses; introduction of new vaccines; and, where appropriate, pilot and/or scale up new incentives and disincentives that stimulate improved RI performance.  
• In close collaboration with other implementing partners, including those at the LGA, ward, health facility, and community levels, the SITO will help drive M-RITE’s technical support efforts in State, operationalize components of Nigeria’s Reaching Every Ward (REW) approach in consultation with the SPHCDA, Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and RI Working Group.

Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the State and other RI partners in State, and under the direct supervision of the STL and technical oversight of the Senior Management Team in Abuja Office, the key responsibilities of the SITO will include:
• Coordinate and work closely with the SSPHCDA/A and other RI partners daily to ensure effective implementation of the  RI/PHC AOP in State, with a focus on ensuring the timely, effective implementation of M-RITE’s technical assistance particularly at the LGA, health facility, ward, and community levels
• Provide targeted technical assistance and capacity building support at the LGA, health facility, ward, and/or community level for and through the implementation of REW; micro-planning; supportive supervision; encouraging the use of data for decision making at the operational levels; fostering community linkages; monitoring the timely release and use of RI funds at the LGA and health facility levels; and other ongoing activities
• Work with Senior MEL Advisor to ensure effective monitoring and reporting of all planned COVID-19 vaccination interventions,
•  Capture state level COVID-19 vaccination data on available databases for analysis and reporting.
• Compile and submit weekly,, monthly and quarterly reports for the RI/COVID-19 vaccination project as per agreed reporting parameters to the management.
• Conduct monthly data verifications to ensure accuracy, completeness and produce the data verification report. Produce timely, accurate, complete, and consistent RI/COVID-19 vaccination project data.
• Follow up all identified data verification gaps for closure with support from project management.
• Ensure adequate supply of data collection and reporting tools at M-RITE supported RI/COVID-19 vaccination sites.
• Support capacity building initiatives and activities conducted by the MEL team; Monitor and keep track of the number of people trained on various RI/COVID-19 vaccination initiatives.
• Ensure proper filing of incoming and outgoing RI/COVID-19 vaccination MEL data reports and documents.
• Support information and knowledge sharing across project sites and partners,
• Actively participate in meetings and activities convened by/through the SERRIC/State Task Force on Immunization (STFI), State RI Working Group and sub-working groups, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including during review and planning exercises
• Represent M-RITE to the SPHCDA, EOC, SERRIC, STFI, and/or other RI partners through active participation in State-level meetings, technical advisory groups, working groups, and other coordinating forums
• Champion and actively contribution to ongoing cross-learning efforts, in close collaboration with M-RITE’s technical team, the State, USG Agencies, and other partners at all operational levels, and across states as appropriate
• Contribute to the development, adaptation, adoption, and dissemination of national guidelines and policies at the state, LGA, HF levels as appropriate
• Support RI- and PHC-related advocacy activities at the state, LGA, and Community levels, use evidence-based data on community knowledge, attitudes, and practices around RI
• Support the implementation, analysis, and documentation of operations research to determine the costs of implementing RI programs at the LGA level
• Contribute to the development, monitoring, and reporting of program (AMELP) and State RI/AOP  indicators, and improved use of data for decision making 
• Document meetings and share proceedings/minutes with other M-RITE colleagues in country, and with other State RI partners as appropriate, promoting the transparent, timely, and consistent flow of information and communications both internally and externally
• Contribute to USAID technical progress reports, workplans, and other technical documents as required; actively participating in and contributing to State RI/PHC and M-RITE annual workplan development and reviews
• Participate in routine M-RITE team, technical, and other meetings as appropriate
• Relateo LGA M-RITE Independent Monitors or any other structure put in place to improve RI/PHC services
• Mentor and Technical assistance to strengthen program management of RI/PHC services at the LGA levels.

Requirements
Education:

• Health professional with a Bachelor’s (minimum) or higher Degree in Public Health or related field

Experience:

• At least three years field work experience in public (including government) or private organizations supporting the implementation of public health (including routine immunization) programs. Work experience in RMNCHA-NMal/COVID-19 or vaccine preventable disease interventions will be an advantage.
• Proven technical capacity in supporting the implementation and supervision of RMNCHA-NMal services in Nigeria, including support to LGAs and health facilities. Related experience at the state level is highly desirable. State-specific experience and knowledge strongly preferred
• Knowledge of national- and state-level policies, strategies, programming landscape, and evidence relevant to RMNCHA-NMal and related health areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability and poise in partnering and communicating with diverse groups of stakeholders
• Dynamic and energetic team player, able to both represent one’s team in high-level settings and   abilityto provide broad-ranging support to tasks great and small as needed (from technical to operational/administrative) 
• Creative thinker, motivated to advocate for innovative approaches to strengthen RMNCHA-NMal, and motivated to encourage collaboration and healthy competition at operational levels 
• Demonstrated experience supporting the development and tracking of activity budgets
• Strong computer literacy, including in Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of statistics and data management applications an asset
• Previous work experience with USAID-funded programs a strong asset
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in local language as appropriate
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization
• Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas

Applied knowledge & skills:

• Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with program design.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software.
• Ability to problem solve and recommend corrective action as needed.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail needed to adhere to project deadlines.