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The TD HSD reports to the Chief of Party (COP), participates in the project leadership team, collaborates with the Technical Director for HSS, and provides direct supervision to other technical staff.  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• In collaboration with the COP, ensure that the program is delivered according to donor and government policies. 
• Provide overall technical direction, leadership and technical expertise for the team in designing and delivering evidence-based, high impact reproductive, maternal, newborn, child health, nutrition and malaria (RMNCH+NM) services in public and private health facilities, that are responsive to the needs of the National, State and USAID, 
• Provide technical advice on the integration of RMNCH+NM into established service delivery systems across service levels and life course continuum,  
• Provide technical assistance and guidance on the latest health developments, publications, and other information generation activities nationwide and globally  
• Represent program at national and state level stakeholder meetings and technical working groups in relation to RMNCH+NM and related technical areas Develop and regularly update detailed annual work plans and ensure the team monitors progress towards completion and achievement of program objectives  
• Coordinate project’s technical work across clinical content-specific and cross-cutting areas at the national and state levels  
• Coordinate the technical expertise of MSH and its subcontractors, which will include international, national, and local organizations (civil society, faith-based organizations [FBOs] and local partners). 
• Link with technical counterparts in Federal and State Governments, Local Government Areas, Ward Development Councils, local NGOs, FBOs, and civil society to coordinate and leverage the project’s technical interventions. 
• Build capacity through training, mentoring, supervision, and technical exchanges that support F/SMOH, civil society, faith-based, and local partner development. 
• Supervise Technical Advisors  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Medical Doctor, Registered Nurse, or Midwife with a Master’s degree in public health, social sciences or related field, and 10+ years of successful experience as senior-level technical or program manager of health projects of equivalent size and complexity; USAID experience strongly preferred. 
• Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health programs) in Nigeria; Including experience in the design and implementation of large-scale programs related to in the field of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child health, nutrition, malaria (RMNCH+NM)  
• Familiar with the primary health care context in Nigeria  
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary, multicultural teams, manage complex programs and ensure that project staff adhere to the highest standards of quality, relevance, and timeliness; Including experience leading technical staff and consultants within a consortium of international and local subcontractors to achieve measurable results within a technically complex and integrated health program.  
• Demonstrated experience engaging technical representatives of the host country government, civil society organizations, and international development organizations and sharing knowledge, documenting best practices, present highly technical ideas at various forums. 
• Demonstrated experience in strengthening leadership and management capacities of national and sub-national government health systems 
• Demonstrated capacity to develop technical materials and strengthen local clinical and non-clinical capacities to improve service delivery, advocacy and resource mobilization for quality RMNCH+NM servicesProven ability to build and maintain relationships and comport with high levels of diplomacy, expertise in working directly with host-country senior government officials and policy makers in health 
• Proven ability in conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English, and demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate and document, including the writing of quality reports and detailed analysis of strategic information. Fluency in a local language is a distinct advantage. 
• Familiarity with the FMOH, SMOH, NPHCDA, or SPHCDA structures and functions 
• Willingness to travel throughout Nigeria as necessary. 

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The TD HSS reports to the Chief of Party (COP), participates in the project leadership team, collaborates with the Technical Director for Health Service Delivery, and provides direct supervision to other technical staff.  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• In collaboration with the COP, ensure that the program is delivered according to donor and government requirements.  
• Provide overall technical direction and guidance for the team in designing and delivering high-impact HSS innovations for improved comprehensive and integrated health building toward solid health systems at all levels. 
• Lead the design and implementation of the project’s HSS interventions focused on the Federal and State Governments, Local Government Authorities, Ward Development Council, and local NGOs, faith-based organizations, and civil society. 
• Develop and regularly update detailed annual work plans and ensure the team monitors progress towards completion and achievement of program objectives. 
• Serve as key liaison and work collaboratively with USAID, other contractors and implementers, and numerous GON institutions and representatives, particularly at the federal and state level for HSS activities. 
• Coordinate the HSS expertise of MSH and its sub-contractors, which will include international, national, and local organizations, so that the project’s HSS interventions are designed and implemented as a single package that includes the best expertise of MSH and each of its sub-contractors. 
• Liaise with HSS counterparts in government and international development agencies and NGOs to coordinate and leverage the project’s HSS interventions. 
• Support local partners to strengthen leadership and management capacities of national and sub-national government health systems and strengthening capacities of NGO administrative and financial systems, and oversight of grants programs. 
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QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences or related field with at least 10+ years of senior-level HSS experience in health projects of equivalent size and complexity in Nigeria or West Africa, 

A. USAID experience required,  

B. HSS experience required; must include both government institutions and civil society organizations and  

C. HSS experience required; must include at least four of the following HSS topics:  

- human resource management,  

- supply chain management,  

- leadership and governance,  

- program and financial planning and reporting,  

- inter-institutional coordination and  

- health information systems. 

• Proven exceptional leadership in design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting 
• Strong communication skills to fulfill the program's diverse technical and managerial requirements and effectively coordinate with various stakeholders.  
• Experience developing project vision, aligning key stakeholders around that vision, and assuring that the vision is translated into implementable strategies 
• Demonstrated ability to lead HSS staff and consultants within a consortium of international and local sub-contractors to achieve measurable results within an integrated health program.  
• Proven experience in engaging HSS representatives of the host country government, civil society organizations, international development organizations, and NGOs to support project implementation and/or to provide complementary resources to the project. 
• Deep knowledge of USAID’s localization strategy and demonstrated experience in strengthening leadership and management capacities of national and sub-national government health systems and strengthening capacities of NGO administrative and financial systems, and oversight of grants programs. 
• High levels of diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English, and demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate and document, including the writing of quality reports and detailed analysis of strategic information. Fluency in a local language is a distinct advantage. 

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The DFA will oversee the financial management for all project activities in Nigeria. This includes oversight of procurement, grants, construction, logistics, human resources, accounting and finance, and records. The DFA will manage the contract budget and prepare financial reports for submission to USAID. The DFA will ensure that funds expended are compliant with USG regulations and policies, implement fraud mitigation practices, and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support the implementation of the award. The DFA reports to the Chief of Party (COP), participates in the project leadership team, collaborates with the Technical Directors, and provides direct supervision to Finance and Administration (F&A) staff.   

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Financial Management: 

• Lead program annual budget development process that includes managing the annual work plan, life-of-project and activity budgets and ensuring compliance of program expenditures with approved budgets; ensure the consistency, inclusion and accuracy of costs and that they comply with agreed policy and practices, and work with staff in developing budgets for technical activities as necessary. Revise overall and sub-budgets as needed throughout the work plan year. 
• Maintain systems for program budget monitoring and tracking that include financial and contractual data. Provide routine pipeline analyses to COP and USAID. Also, provide any ad hoc reports requested by USAID. In addition, perform routine financial analysis on program expenditures, documenting and monitoring overall performance, analyzing trends, identifying gaps to ensure efficient and sound project management. 
• Responsible for coordination of contract management activities. Work with program staff, home office and partners to draft, manage and monitor implementation of contracts. Provide routine progress reports to program management team. 
• Serves as a local office lead with MSH headquarters for preparation of budgets and budget amendments to be submitted to USAID. Submission to the USAID officer shall be reviewed by the MSH contracts officer or Senior Contracts officer prior to submission. 
• Monitor adjustments to the annual budget whenever required. 
• Coordinate monthly requests of funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the program has all the necessary funds for the operations. 
• Review purchase orders and confer with team leader for approval, prior to issuance of the purchase orders for program procurement of commercial goods and services within agreed upon thresholds. 
• Ensure all program staff is trained on USAID Rules and Regulations and compliance with the Contract. 

Grants Management: 

• Supervise grant and contract administration functions.  Supervise the grant management team for the project. 
• Correspond as necessary with grantees, local subcontractors, and MSH Home Office. 
• Lead the design of the grants program; make recommendations to the Chief of Party for the selection of the grant instruments.   
• Manage the development of the Request for Applications; determine appropriate deadlines and scope of work.  Collaborate with the Corporate Contract Office in the development and revision of all grant templates. 
• Participate and be a voting member of the selection committee. Prepare, present, and negotiate grants; amend as needed. 
• Document the process by which grantees are selected for awards; notifies applicants and other stakeholders of award decisions. 
• Conduct pre-award surveys of the grantees and complete capacity building plans and compliance monitoring plans for each grantee.  
• Oversee compliance with the terms and conditions of the grants. Provide technical assistance to grantees to build their capacity. 
• Monitor grantees’ compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant and the grantees’ policies and procedures.  
• Keep abreast of, interpret, and provide training and guidance to project staff and grantees on all donor regulations and policies (including but not limited to Circulars A-110, A-122. Educate program staff and grantees on agreement compliance and operational topics. 
• Approve invoices and payments to grantees. Supervise all aspects of grant close out. 

Administration: 

• Collaborate with the Chief of Party to (a) ensure that project activities and management operations are implemented as per MSH Mission, values, and policies, and standard operating procedures, and local laws and regulations, and (b) to safeguard MSH's reputation - Financial, Contractual and political integrity. 
• Support the Chief of Party in the management of the project, aligning staff, systems, and other resources with the annual work plan and budget to provide timely, cost effective, responsive, and high-quality operations and administrative support within local laws and available resources, and in an environment with adequate internal controls, adhering to contracts regulations, MSH Policies, and standard operating procedures. 
• Ensure timely submission of administrative and financial reports to the team leader and corporate operations office as required. 
• Provide administrative supervision to the project specific support staff and is accountable for their performance management (including regular results, check-ins, formal appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and carrier development support). 
• In liaison with the project leadership team, coordinate, execute internal/external financial, operations, and program reviews or audits, and ensure timely follow up to review or audit conclusions and recommendations. 
• Participate in project risk register development and implementation and take proactive steps to mitigate risks within operational functions. 
• Take responsibility for risk management and good governance. 

General: 

• Ensure project actions are governed by the highest standards of personal and business conduct as stipulated in policy guidelines. 
• Contribute to maintaining teamwork, discipline, sound work relationships and productivity. 
• Ensure that unit staff charges their time to the different project activities in a manner which accurately reflects their level of effort. 

 QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related subject with at least 10+ years of relevant work experience managing, in increasing roles of responsibility, finance, procurement, contracts management, construction, logistics and/or human resource-related matters for international development activities of similar dollar value, and : a) USAID experience required,; b) Nigeria working experience preferred, and; c) training and capacity-building experience preferred 
• Thorough knowledge of USAID financial reporting, contracts administration, grants under contract and compliance requirements.  
• Strong leadership, mentoring, management, planning, analytical and organizational skills demonstrated by ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail. 
• Proven leadership and capacity in negotiation and conflict management. 
• Demonstrated experience of providing technical assistance to organization and conducting trainings. 
• High levels of diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.  
• Fluency in written and spoken English, and demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate and document, including the writing of quality reports and detailed analysis of strategic information. Fluency in a local language is a distinct advantage.  

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The MERL Director reports to the Chief of Party (COP), participates in the project leadership team, collaborate with the Technical Directors and provides direct supervision to other technical staff.   

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide in-country technical leadership, and support for monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management. These tasks include, among others: 
• Ensure the integration of M&E activities into all project components.  
• Collect, report and analyze information on project activities.  
• Ensure timely and complete reporting from in-country executing partners by approved USAID and MOH reporting formats.  
• Monitor and evaluate progress towards annual work plans, expected outputs, including selecting and monitoring progress in meeting indicators.  
• Support the development and regularly update detailed annual work plans and selection of indicators and annual implementation plans with a view toward the project’s M&E requirements.  
• Coordinate the preparation of all quarterly progress reports, annual project reports, inception reports, ad-hoc technical reports, and success stories for USAID funding in line with the required formats.  
• Collect data for the annual M&E plan and use those data to improve project performance.  
• Adapt and implement tools and techniques to improve the quality and use of data for decision making.  
• Compile information on lessons learned and expertise within and outside the project.  
• Provide capacity-building activities on M&E to selected stakeholders and sub-contractors participating in project activities, including Federal and State Governments, Local Government Authorities, Ward Development Council, and local NGOs, faith-based organizations, and civil society: 
• Provide capacity building, including reporting and management use of periodically collected health information, Data Quality Assurance, DHIS2, and LQAS through monthly seminars, hands-on training, mentoring, and coaching.  
• Lead the design and implementation of operational research. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in management, M&E, health sciences, public health, or related subject with at least 8+ years of relevant work experience in M&E donor-funded public health programs in Nigeria or West Africa: USAID experience required,   andM&E training and capacity-building experience required;  
• Proven experience establishing data quality assurance systems with software applications related to project planning and monitoring. 
• Experience designing and conducting operations research. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead M&E staff and consultants within a consortium of international and local sub-contractors to achieve measurable results within an integrated health program.   
• Proven experience in engaging M&E staff of the host country government, civil society organizations, international development organizations, and NGOs to support project implementation and/or to provide complementary resources.  
• High levels of diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.  
• Fluency in written and spoken English, and demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate and document, including the writing of quality reports and detailed analysis of strategic information. Fluency in a local language is a distinct advantage.  

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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee implementation of project activities and provide high-quality technical and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and project administration. 
• Serve as the primary project liaison from MSH to the donor and is accountable for achieving results, ensuring the quality of services is maintained at the highest standard, and all project objectives and deliverables are met. 
• Adapt and implement management systems with standard operating procedures to administer all activities funded by the agreement, ensuring sufficient financial staff for disbursing all local costs under this project, monitoring and tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports of project expenditures for submission to the donor. 
• Ensure positive relationships between the team and Nigeria's multi-lateral and bi-lateral partners. 
• Mentor, support, manage and supervise a team of highly qualified staff with a particular focus on achieving key tasks and project deliverables. 
• Communicate, implement, and ensure adherence to MSH and project policies, guidelines, and values; develop staff skills and knowledge; and facilitate success and professional development whenever possible. 
• Cultivate strategic relationships with the donor, US Government representatives, partners, Federal and State Governments, Local Government Areas, Ward Development Council, local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), civil society, and contractors and implementers to create synergies and ensure smooth implementation of activities. 
• Meet regularly with USAID/Nigeria, contracting officer (CO) and technical leads (HSS and RMNCH), FMOH and SMOH representatives and partners, and attend meetings as requested. 
• Ensure that project activities are technically sound, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of the country and USAID. 
• Facilitate the development of annual work plans and budgets; review work plans, financial reports, cost share, and performance monitoring plans. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences or related field with at least 10-15+ years of senior-level international project management experience in designing, implementing, and managing large, complex, integrated health programs in Nigeria or West Africa, 

A. USAID experience is required, and: 

B. Five years of previous experience as a Chief of Party is required. 

• Proven exceptional project leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting,  

A. Including experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions.  

• Strong communication skills to fulfill the program's diverse technical and managerial requirements and effectively coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders.  
• Experience developing project vision, aligning key stakeholders around that vision, and assuring that the vision is translated into implementable strategies. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary, multicultural teams, manage complex programs and ensure that project staff adhere to the highest standards of quality, relevance, and timeliness. 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, implementers and contractors, and donor organizations. 
• High levels of diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English, and demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate and document, including the writing of quality reports and detailed analysis of strategic information. Fluency in a local language is a distinct advantage.