Latest Vacancies at Palladium Group

Job Ref: req8186
Location: Bauchi South, Bauchi

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Integrated Health Project (IHP) aims to strengthen local capacity and systems to contribute to reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality in target states, and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality primary healthcare.
• Data Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting HMIS data.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting HMIS data;
• Analyzes and troubleshoots HMIS user issues to implement a resolution or escalate the case to Pathways staff;
• Provides ongoing training and technical assistance to HMIS users via email, phone, and webcast, and on site as appropriate;
• Leads the development and implementation of data quality, management, and analysis plans;
• Provides on-site data quality assessment of LGA, health facilities, and others by assisting with implementation planning, including data entry process improvement;
• Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports, analysis, presentations, charts, graphs, and other documents as assigned;
• Performs data quality checks and monitors for gaps.
• Reports to HMIS Specialist

Required Qualifications

• The Data Analyst will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in MIS and M&E for health systems and healthcare provision.
• /he must be familiar with the HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use.
• S/he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs.

Additional qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree / HND in Demography, Statistics, Information Technology, Public Health Information Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of working with HMIS for public health.
• Experience in using NHMIS Tools and DHIS2
• Competency in MS Word and Excel. Experience using statistical software a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience in facilitation of training workshops and onsite mentoring of health workers
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa.

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Job Ref: req8220
Location: Ningi, Bauchi

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Integrated Health Project (IHP) aims to strengthen local capacity and systems to contribute to reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality in target states, and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality primary healthcare.
• Data Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting HMIS data.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting HMIS data;
• Analyzes and troubleshoots HMIS user issues to implement a resolution or escalate the case to Pathways staff;
• Provides ongoing training and technical assistance to HMIS users via email, phone, and webcast, and on site as appropriate;
• Leads the development and implementation of data quality, management, and analysis plans;
• Provides on-site data quality assessment of LGA, health facilities, and others by assisting with implementation planning, including data entry process improvement;
• Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports, analysis, presentations, charts, graphs, and other documents as assigned;
• Performs data quality checks and monitors for gaps.
• Reports to HMIS Specialist

Required Qualifications

• The Data Analyst will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in MIS and M&E for health systems and healthcare provision.
• S/he must be familiar with the HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use.
• S/he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs.

Additional qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree / HND in Demography, Statistics, Information Technology, Public Health Information Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of working with HMIS for public health.
• Experience in using NHMIS Tools and DHIS2
• Competency in MS Word and Excel. Experience using statistical software a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience in facilitation of training workshops and onsite mentoring of health workers
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa.

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Job Ref: req8216
Location: Bauchi
Reports to Director of Finance and Administration.
Duration: 5 years

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Operations Manager is responsible under the leadership of the State Director and senior management, in the management and implementation of effective and efficient operational, financial and compliance activities that deliver the project in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, Group Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Guidelines and client rules and regulations. The Operations Manager will oversee two additional staff members.

Responsibilities

• Assists in overseeing overall operations at State Office and provides operations guidance and oversight for IHP state offices
• Works with finance team and technical leads to manage and forecast cash needs for Nigeria offices
• Regularly reviews operations practices, develops, and optimizes internal operations policies, and provides feedback on risk mitigation strategies
• Performs project procurements as per the procurement policies and donor regulations including maintaining vendor lists, solicitation of quotations/proposals, and documentation of procurement decisions and contracts, and managing vendor relationships
• Ensures timely receipt of quality services/goods and best value for the price; ensures that vendors are timely paid and procurement contracts are closed in order; manages office facilities, equipment, assets, vehicles, IT, etc.; and maintains up-to-date assets registers
• Adheres to and trains relevant staff in all project administrative and operations policies and procedures
• Coordinates with operations team at the Abuja Central Office to initiate vetting processes for vendors, consultants, new hires, etc.
• Ensures the Fixed Asset Register of the project is up to date and comprehensive.
• Supports the Director to ensure that all assets of the project are safe and secure.

Required Qualifications

• A relevant Bachelor's degree and Master's degree are required;
• A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience;
• A minimum of 3 years project management experience with DFID, DFAT, USAID or other donor client(s);
• Experience managing large and complex projects with a high risk profile;
• A minimum of 2 years of people management experience, including setting performance objectives, managing for results, giving and receiving feedback, performance evaluation and mentoring and coaching;
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a developing country or similar environment.
• Project Management expertise;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyze financial reports;
• Sound problem solving and decision making skills;
• Strong management skills with ability to mentor, coach, lead, develop and evaluate staff;
• Ability to work with a low level of supervision and as a part of a team when required;
• Demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated leadership skills including a high level of professional maturity is required.

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Job Ref: req8217

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Health System Coordinators shall be based at strategically located Local Government Health Authorities (LGHAs). 
• The IHP Health System Strengthening (HSS) coordinators will be responsible for providing technical assistance and capacity building across the building blocks of the health system and enhance the utilization of data for decision-making and apply adaptive management at the LGHA (6-7), PHC and community to continually strengthen accountability, systems and services for reduced child and maternal morbidity and mortality.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and support LGHA officials to adopt and effectively implement state-wide policies
  including, but not limited to, Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR), PHC
  revitalization, Integrated Supportive Supervision, and integrated RMNCH+N and malaria
• Build capacity of LGHAs to strengthen Facility Management Committees (FMC), Quality Improvement Teams and Ward Development Committees (WDCs) to fulfill their functions and work with health providers to improve integrated primary health care
• Provide guidance to LGHA’s to enhance HRH availability and performance of integrated primary health care through appropriate training, mentoring and integrated supportive supervision to facility (PHC) and community-based structures (WDCs/VDCs and community-based health workers/volunteers)
• Support the implementation of strategic plans for Human Resources for Health at the LGHA and PHC levels that are based on evidence and are designed to support improvements in RMNCH+N and malaria
• Provide technical leadership to and build capacity of LGHA officials to use available data and information to make strategic decisions for planning, budgeting and supervising systems for health financing, health workforce, service delivery, supply chain, governance and accountability
• Works with LGHAs to strengthen institutional and financial capacity for quality PHC service delivery, incorporating new and innovative approaches as appropriate for FMCs and WDCs
• Participate in catchment LGHAs’ planning meetings, to provide guidance and adapt/target IHP technical assistance plans, as necessary to address needs
• Conduct regular internal review and analysis of program and quality improvement data for catchment LGHAs to determine progress towards goals and gaps and develop plans for technical assistance to address gaps.
• Provide support to LGHA and facility officials to explore opportunities to collaborate with the private sector to improve RMNCH health outcomes
• Coordinate scheduling of program-wide technical assistance activities for catchment LGHAs 
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep state management team informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor which contribute to the achievement of program goals
• Reports to the State IHP Governance and Leadership Advisor

Required Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Public Health, Health planning, Health policy or related courses (e.g. MBBS, RN etc.) with extensive field experience in managing health programs in Nigeria. A postgraduate degree in health systems or public health will be an added advantage
• At least 3-5 years of experience working on Health Systems Strengthening in developing countries, preferably in Nigeria
• The HSS Coordinator must be an experienced professional in the field of health systems strengthening, primary health care, and have capacity building and project management experience in public health programs
• The HSS Coordinator must be intimately familiar with the context in Nigeria and have in-country experience with USAID programs
• Demonstratable capacity to network and negotiate with key stakeholders across different sectors in support of health
• Strong skills in design, implementation and monitoring of program components; e.g. health systems strengthening, qual training, supportive supervision, advocacy and coordination
• Excellent facilitation and mentoring skills’ supporting decentralized entities to translate policies into strategic plans for implementation; and computer literacy in spread sheets is a must
• Experience with technical assistance for programs funded by USAID and/or other donor programs in developing countries, with significant Nigeria experience
• Strong verbal, listening, writing, and interpersonal skills essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities
• Fluent in English, (written and oral communication) and Hausa and/or Fulfulde
• Willingness to travel throughout State as necessary.