State Coordinators at PATH Nigeria

Job ID: JR2195

Description

• The position will report to the PMI REACH Malaria Nigeria Chief of Party. The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners and leads to sustainable malaria control efforts.
• S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting for the PMI REACH Malaria 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.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
• Lead operationalization of the PMI REACH Malaria project states’ malaria plan. 
• Take responsibility for all task requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities. 
• 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. 
• Interact and communicate on behalf of the PMI REACH Malaria project to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and with government counterparts at state level 
• Lead and provide oversight to quality assurance of state level activity implementation 
• Contribute to the establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the M&E Manager 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 the Chief of Party and DFA 
• 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. 

Required Experience & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, or another health related field. 
• 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. 
• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background. 
• Ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in a context of complex and shifting priorities. 
• Demonstrated management capacity in coordinating public health programs at state level with proven ability to oversee multiple activities projects simultaneously in multiple locations. Experience in malaria programming strongly preferred. 
• Contribute technical expertise in relevant subnational TWGs and provide input on standard operating procedures and guidelines for project implementations 
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in-service delivery and team-buildings skills. 
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English required.   

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Job ID: JR2191
Location: Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The position will report to the PMI REACH Malaria Nigeria Chief of Party. The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners and leads to sustainable malaria control efforts.
• S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting for the PMI REACH Malaria 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.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
• Lead operationalization of the PMI REACH Malaria project states’ malaria plan. 
• Take responsibility for all task requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities. 
• 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. 
• Interact and communicate on behalf of the PMI REACH Malaria project to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and with government counterparts at state level 
• Lead and provide oversight to quality assurance of state level activity implementation 
• Contribute to the establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the M&E Manager 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 the Chief of Party and DFA 
• 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. 

Required Experience & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, or another health related field. 
• 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. 
• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background. 
• Ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in a context of complex and shifting priorities. 
• Demonstrated management capacity in coordinating public health programs at state level with proven ability to oversee multiple activities projects simultaneously in multiple locations. Experience in malaria programming strongly preferred. 
• Contribute technical expertise in relevant subnational TWGs and provide input on standard operating procedures and guidelines for project implementations 
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in-service delivery and team-buildings skills. 
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English required.   

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Job ID: JR2197

Description

• The position will report to the PMI REACH Malaria Nigeria Chief of Party. The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners and leads to sustainable malaria control efforts.
• S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting for the PMI REACH Malaria 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.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
• Lead operationalization of the PMI REACH Malaria project states’ malaria plan. 
• Take responsibility for all task requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities. 
• 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. 
• Interact and communicate on behalf of the PMI REACH Malaria project to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and with government counterparts at state level 
• Lead and provide oversight to quality assurance of state level activity implementation 
• Contribute to the establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the M&E Manager 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 the Chief of Party and DFA 
• 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. 

Required Experience & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, or another health related field. 
• 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. 
• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background. 
• Ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in a context of complex and shifting priorities. 
• Demonstrated management capacity in coordinating public health programs at state level with proven ability to oversee multiple activities projects simultaneously in multiple locations. Experience in malaria programming strongly preferred. 
• Contribute technical expertise in relevant subnational TWGs and provide input on standard operating procedures and guidelines for project implementations 
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in-service delivery and team-buildings skills. 
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English required.   

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Job ID: JR2192

Description

• The position will report to the PMI REACH Malaria Nigeria Chief of Party. The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners and leads to sustainable malaria control efforts.
• S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting for the PMI REACH Malaria 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.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
• Lead operationalization of the PMI REACH Malaria project states’ malaria plan. 
• Take responsibility for all task requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities. 
• 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. 
• Interact and communicate on behalf of the PMI REACH Malaria project to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and with government counterparts at state level 
• Lead and provide oversight to quality assurance of state level activity implementation 
• Contribute to the establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the M&E Manager 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 the Chief of Party and DFA 
• 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. 

Required Experience & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, or another health related field. 
• 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. 
• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background. 
• Ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in a context of complex and shifting priorities. 
• Demonstrated management capacity in coordinating public health programs at state level with proven ability to oversee multiple activities projects simultaneously in multiple locations. Experience in malaria programming strongly preferred. 
• Contribute technical expertise in relevant subnational TWGs and provide input on standard operating procedures and guidelines for project implementations 
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in-service delivery and team-buildings skills. 
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English required.   

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Job ID: JR2193

Description

• The position will report to the PMI REACH Malaria Nigeria Chief of Party. The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners and leads to sustainable malaria control efforts.
• S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting for the PMI REACH Malaria 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.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
• Lead operationalization of the PMI REACH Malaria project states’ malaria plan. 
• Take responsibility for all task requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities. 
• 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. 
• Interact and communicate on behalf of the PMI REACH Malaria project to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and with government counterparts at state level 
• Lead and provide oversight to quality assurance of state level activity implementation 
• Contribute to the establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the M&E Manager 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 the Chief of Party and DFA 
• 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. 

Required Experience & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, or another health related field. 
• 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. 
• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background. 
• Ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in a context of complex and shifting priorities. 
• Demonstrated management capacity in coordinating public health programs at state level with proven ability to oversee multiple activities projects simultaneously in multiple locations. Experience in malaria programming strongly preferred. 
• Contribute technical expertise in relevant subnational TWGs and provide input on standard operating procedures and guidelines for project implementations 
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in-service delivery and team-buildings skills. 
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English required.   

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Job ID: JR2196
Location: Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The position will report to the PMI REACH Malaria Nigeria Chief of Party. The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners and leads to sustainable malaria control efforts.
• S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting for the PMI REACH Malaria 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.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
• Lead operationalization of the PMI REACH Malaria project states’ malaria plan. 
• Take responsibility for all task requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities. 
• 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. 
• Interact and communicate on behalf of the PMI REACH Malaria project to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and with government counterparts at state level 
• Lead and provide oversight to quality assurance of state level activity implementation 
• Contribute to the establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the M&E Manager 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 the Chief of Party and DFA 
• 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. 

Required Experience & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, or another health related field. 
• 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. 
• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background. 
• Ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in a context of complex and shifting priorities. 
• Demonstrated management capacity in coordinating public health programs at state level with proven ability to oversee multiple activities projects simultaneously in multiple locations.
• Experience in malaria programming strongly preferred. 
• Contribute technical expertise in relevant subnational TWGs and provide input on standard operating procedures and guidelines for project implementations 
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in-service delivery and team-buildings skills. 
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English required.   

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Job ID: JR2194

Description

• The position will report to the PMI REACH Malaria Nigeria Chief of Party. The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners and leads to sustainable malaria control efforts.
• S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting for the PMI REACH Malaria 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.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
• Lead operationalization of the PMI REACH Malaria project states’ malaria plan. 
• Take responsibility for all task requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities. 
• 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. 
• Interact and communicate on behalf of the PMI REACH Malaria project to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and with government counterparts at state level 
• Lead and provide oversight to quality assurance of state level activity implementation 
• Contribute to the establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the M&E Manager 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 the Chief of Party and DFA 
• 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. 

Required Experience & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, or another health related field. 
• Aminimum 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. 
• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background. 
• Ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in a context of complex and shifting priorities. 
• Demonstrated management capacity in coordinating public health programs at state level with proven ability to oversee multiple activities projects simultaneously in multiple locations.
• Experience in malaria programming strongly preferred. 
• Contribute technical expertise in relevant subnational TWGs and provide input on standard operating procedures and guidelines for project implementations 
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in-service delivery and team-buildings skills. 
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English required.   

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Job ID: JR2199

Description

• The Senior Diagnostic Specialist (Malaria) will be responsible for the design, implement, monitor, and evaluate initiatives to improve and increase access to quality parasite based diagnosis and anti-malaria drug efficacy studies, work primarily with all level of health facilities (Tertiary, secondary and primary) and communities to improve quality of parasite based diagnosis, work with the Nigerian Federal/ State Ministries of Health and LGAs, and will also work with other project staff to ensure proper design and implementation anti-malaria therapeutic efficacy study in selected study sites in Nigeria. 

Key Responsibilities
Develop activity plans for malaria parasite-based diagnosis based on the annual work plan: 

• Develop ToRs for implementation of parasitological diagnosis of malaria parasite across project supported state 
• Develop a concept note for the implementation of diagnosis quality assurance system (Microscopy and mRDTS) 
• Support the mapping of stakeholders for the development of framework for quality assurance. 
• Support the establishment of quality assurance system across project supported states. 
• Participate in program technical review activities. 
• Facilitate the design and implementation of suitable capacity building matrix for various cadres of Laboratory service personnel on quality malaria diagnosis skills. 
• Maintain a database of all participants trained by the project across all states for malaria diagnosis (BMMT, ECAMM, NCAMM & mRDTs) and support states to use training databases for data-informed planning and decision making at federal and state levels.  
• Support engagement with high-level stakeholders at the N/SPHCDA, F/SMOH, NMEP, MLSCN, ALGON/LGC/LGHA, and other relevant stakeholders including implementing partners and CSOs to strengthen collaboration and foster commitment for effective implementation of the project’s activities on parasite-based diagnosis. 

Serve as focal point for the implementation of parasitological based diagnosis of malaria:

• Support the state malaria implementation officers in rolling out activities on malaria diagnosis (microscopy and or mRDTs). 
• Lead the planning and implementation of continuous capacity development efforts through quality supportive supervision of using OTSS for malaria laboratory services. 
• Facilitate and ensure selection of suitable short-term TA for malaria diagnosis and TES implementation. 
• Review field reports on malaria diagnosis activities and make appropriate recommendations 
• Technical support for roll-out of activities related to malaria diagnosis and TES at National and state levels 
• Collaborate with M&E unit to collate data from diagnostic activities at the state level. 
• Contribute to message development by BCC to create demand for quality diagnosis and case management   
• Support planning meeting, workshop for national consultants involved in diagnostic profiling in collaboration with M&E team. 
• Attend technical meetings and make reports to the project management. 

Support the development of tools, SOPs and training materials for malaria diagnosis:

• Support processes for development of tools for malaria diagnosis at NMEP 
• Participate in technical meetings and workshops hosted by NMEP and RBM partnership to improve malaria parasite diagnosis 
• Review and make inputs into technical documents developed to improve malaria diagnosis and case management 
• Participate in development and updating of training materials on malaria diagnosis 
• Support for RDT Implementation Research conducted by NMEP and RBM partnership 
• Design and pre-test tools for malaria diagnosis (Microscopy & mRDTS) quality assurance activities. 
• Facilitate training on parasite-based diagnosis at all levels of implementation and Serve as the project’s technical expert for capacity building initiatives on malaria diagnosis. 
• Ensure project’s capacity building initiatives for malaria diagnosis and TES are aligned with global best practices using standard training curriculum and efficient training methodologies. 

Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of annual anti malaria drug efficacy studies: 

• In collaboration with NMEP case management unit, support the development of annual TES study protocol and approval of ethical clearance with NEREC for the study. 
• Facilitate and support NMEP case management in development of TES study budget, workplan development and identification of study sites. 
• Support the development of specifications for commodities, equipment’s and Laboratory reagents for the study/ procurement. 
• Provide technical support for all components of TES study (HR, budget, site selections and assessment and field work implementation). 
• Provide guidance and leadership for engagement of various collaborative agencies for the conduct of molecular studies. 
• Support and facilitate perquisite training for various TES personnel and ensure proper conduct of field study monitoring visit. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Must possess a good knowledge of operation of Nigerian Laboratory service system, a highly skilled Medical Laboratory scientist will be a preferred option.
• Experience working on PMI and Ukaid funded malaria project for at least minimum of 10 years progressive status.
• Excellent understanding of technical considerations guiding recommendations on policies and principle in malaria training /certification system for malaria microscopy.
• Demonstrable report writing skills 
• Must be proficient in essential computer packages such as Microsoft office packages. 
• Good experience in supporting the training of malaria diagnosis over a measurable period. 
• Possesses a minimum qualification of AIMLS, FIMLS, and BMLS, postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Demonstrable knowledge of strategic planning for laboratory services in Nigeria. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Ability to multi-task and oversee a number of ongoing activities. 
• Excellent networking skills. 
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures in the laboratory services in Nigeria 
• Must demonstrate an expertise in microscopy and RDT skill. 
• Previous knowledge of the operationalization of a malaria diagnosis quality assurance system. 
• Strong skills in delivering on TES implementation. 

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Job ID: JR2198

Description

• The MEL Specialist will report to the MEL Manager and will support the development and management of the MEL systems for the project in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of the country-level MEL plan and systems, including the development of country-level data collection tools or forms.  
• Contribute to annual work planning and ensure inclusion of MEL activities. 
• Support implementation of national level MEL activities and provide guidance and oversight for State level MEL activity implementation and data reporting. 
• Provide support to State level MEL staff for routine data collection, cleaning, processing, and analysis of MEL plan performance and context indicators, including mapping of data elements from performance indicators and data flows for reporting. 
• Support aggregation, review, and analysis of project monitoring data across the seven project State implementation areas. 
• Contribute to the design and implementation of data quality improvement activities, including data validation, data review meetings, and data quality audits. 
• Provide support to the NMEP for regular reporting of HMIS data in line with NMP programmatic needs. 
• Contribute to capacity strengthening efforts or activities for the NMEP on the use of data for quality improvement and programmatic decision-making. 
• Support knowledge management activities, including ensuring all MEL-related tools, forms, reports, presentation, and datasets are stored on the project SharePoint site and data are entered into the REACH Data Hub.  
• Support data management and submission of project datasets as per contract terms.  
• Support project reviews of performance data and development of country visualizations/dashboards. 
• Provide input into technical documents, presentations, SOPs, and reports, as requested.  
• Participate in and provide support for after-action reviews of project activities, quarterly review meetings, and other learning activities; support documentation of project learning.  

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Demography, Statistics, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in donor-funded projects, preferably USG. 
• Demonstrated experience in performance monitoring plans within donor-funded projects. 
• Experience using DHIS2 for program monitoring and performance assessments. 
• Strong data management and analytical skills to successfully conduct data quality audits and data reviews, and to use data for decision-making. 
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation approaches, preferably for malaria case management and/or malaria in pregnancy programs. 
• Experience in building capacity in monitoring and evaluation, and data use activities in country.  
• Familiarity with stakeholders in the malaria services space, including malaria case management, prevention of MiP, SMC, surveillance, health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery. 
• Experience with data analysis using Excel or other software such as R, Stata, SPSS, and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau). 
• Strong problem-solving, organizational skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach to challenges. 
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and report writing skills.  
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building, and coordination.  
• Extremely detail-oriented, with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.  
• Professional proficiency in English required, fluency in local languages preferred.  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) required. 
• Ability to travel up to 30 percent in-country.

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Job ID: JR2190

Description

• The Program Assistant will report to the Finance Manager and will provide logistical and administrative support to help introduce and implement malaria support services, and coordinate with relevant ministries of health, PATH technical teams and other implementing partners.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with PATH Malaria Program and Ministry of Health program administrative focal point to assist and provide technical support for planned and unplanned events and meetings.   
• Collaborate with finance and program team to provide support in the implementation of projects as defined in the work plan.   
• Assist the program and finance teams in preparing documentation of financial transactions ensuring compliance with OIPH and PATH policies.   
• Participate in activities during and after meetings, such as setting up conferences and online calls, taking minutes, and assisting with follow-up activities.   
• Assist in planning and coordinating the full range of logistics for workshops, meetings, and fieldwork exercises.   
• Develop detailed budgets for activities; prepare financial reports for workshops, meetings, and fieldwork exercises.   
• Initiate payment processes in BusinessWorld and follow up with the accounting team to ensure that vendor invoices are paid in a timely manner.   
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly coded and charged to the correct project codes.   
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure smooth coordination of administrative tasks.   
• Work closely with the procurement team to coordinate the purchase of project services and supplies.   
• Coordinate travel arrangements for team members and consultants; Monitor team member travel schedules, including support for changing arrangements during travel and follow-up activities such as reimbursement requests.   
• Support the development and implementation of project management systems to coordinate, track, analyze, and report progress on all project-related activities.  
• Participate in the process of monitoring the implementation of key project tasks and recommendations, with a focus on operational aspects.   
• Participate in program development, proposal writing, and budgeting as required.   
• Provide support to the finance team to ensure the accuracy of the inventory of the project.  
• Serve as back-up and resource person for other program assistants.   
• Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.  

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Management, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 3 years of experience.
• Ability to work in multi-site project team with minimal supervision, including demonstrated history of being a proactive problem solver who can work effectively under deadlines .
• Excellent attention to detail and results focused while able to adapt to changing priorities .
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and implement events for large groups and international guests .
• Excellent and demonstrable organization, communication, and writing skills ,
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work independently .
• Experience working with International NGOs and donors is preferred .
• Fluency in written and oral English is required. 
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

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Job ID: JR2189

Description

• The Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH, PATH’s local affiliate in Nigeria) seeks an Operations Officer for the REACH Malaria project, a pivotal role within our 70-person team dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency.
• With over a decade of progressive experience in international development, the ideal candidate will lead administration, procurement, and logistics.
• Based in Abuja, this position oversees operations across 7 project states, demanding a leader with a strong background in donor compliance (particularly USG), process optimization, and strategic resource management to align all activities with the project’s ambitious goals. 

Responsibilities 
End-to-End Procurement:

• Lead project procurement across the lifecycle, from planning and needs assessment to vendor selection, shipping, clearance, and goods receipt, while ensuring compliance with PATH and USG policies, and best practices for audit readiness.
• Work closely with PATH’s global procurement and OIPH’s procurement teams to ensure procurement activities result in the right quality, quantity, time, place, and price for project goals.
• Actively monitor and follow-up on vendor invoicing, delivery, and payment activity.
• Develop and refine StandardOperatingProcedures (SOPs) and procurement data tracking tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness of procurement actions.

Multi-State Operations & Logistics:

• Manage operational and logistical functions across multiple office locations, including fleet management, inventory & asset management, IT infrastructure, and facility maintenance. 

Contracts Compliance:

• Draft, review, and manage vendor contracts, leases, and purchase orders, ensuring donor, legal and organizational compliance. 

Donor Compliance & Risk Management:

• Serve as the focal point for ensuring all project operations adhere strictly to USG and other donor regulations, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, coordinating closely with the REACH Malaria Compliance Officer. 

Team Leadership & Capacity Building:

• Supervise and mentor a multi-disciplinary operations team, fostering a culture of high performance, integrity, and professional growth. 

Immigration & Travel Coordination:

• Manage all visas and coordinate complex domestic and international travel logistics for domestic and visiting international staff and consultants.

Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field. 
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in Finance, Administration, Procurement (local and international), and Logistics within the international development sector. 
• Extensive experience managing operations for multi-million-dollar, donor-funded public health projects (e.g., USG). 
• Proven expertise in managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for program activities. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and build capacity in multi-disciplinary teams across multiple states. 
• Strong command of USG rules, regulations, and compliance standards.

Skills:

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement data management tools. Experience with Unit4 Business World is a plus.  
• Expertise in strategic procurement, vendor relationship management, and contract administration. 
• Strong skills in budgeting, resource optimization, and financial compliance. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for effective team and stakeholder management.

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Job ID: JR2188
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH, PATH’s local affiliate in Nigeria) seeks a Finance Officer for the Nigeria project team for the USG-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (PMI REACH Malaria) global project. PMI REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions. 
• The Finance Officer will report to the Finance and Administrative Manager and assist with all financial management and compliance, human resource management, operations and logistics project activities.  

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets and keep project management updated about spending against project budgets. 
• Assist in ensuring monthly approval of payroll; monitor funds balances, and conduct; bank account reconciliations. 
• Ensure compliance with all OIPH and PATH policies, practices, and regulations; advise project staff on donor requirements. 
• Analyze project expenses, including partner financial reports, on a monthly and quarterly basis. 
• Prepare monthly financial projections, forecasts and cash requests. 
• Coordinate input for the annual work plan and budgeting process with the project team. 
• Support procurement of in-country commodities and other project equipment as needed, in collaboration with REACH Director of Finance and Administration. 
• Support project team to identify and ensure that necessary approvals are secured. 
• Process and review payment vouchers for advance requests. Track outstanding advances and follow up to ensure all are cleared on timely basis and in line with PATH’s financial policies. 
• Respond on a timely basis to all suppliers’ inquiries, reconcile all the suppliers’ statements with PATH’s records and update the Director of Finance and Administration on any discrepancies. 
• Respond to staff inquiries on a timely basis on any financial issues. 
• Carry out monthly Bank Reconciliations. 
• Process and review payment vouchers for supplier’s payments, posting transactions in Business World. 
• Support follow up on receipts from service providers for VAT reports to USAID as needed. Ensure that Foreign Tax reports are accurate and submitted on time by CSOs.  
• Support internal and external audits including monitoring completion of corrective action. 
• Support property and asset management including IT, equipment, transportation and insurance. 
• Support procurement processes in Business World and follow up to ensure that they are delivered on time with required specs. 
• Plan for all logistics required for CSOs trainings/Workshops.  

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or Business-related field. 
• Minimum of five years in an administrative and financial management position in an international organization, USAID experience preferred. 
• Experience in developing, monitoring, and reporting on complex budgets. 
• Thorough knowledge of applicable USAID rules and regulations. 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including word and excel, hands on work experience with QuickBooks-Multi currency and payroll processing. 
• Experience in managing project funds, preparation of bank reconciliations, financial statements, and financial reporting and data analysis, auditing, and taxation. 
• Able to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships. 
• Excellent attention to detail, sound planning and organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.  
• Analytical approach to work and strong time management skills  
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.  
• Professional proficiency in English required.  

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Job ID: JR2187

Description

• The Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH, PATH’s local affiliate in Nigeria) seeks an Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) Data Officer for the Nigeria project team for the USG-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (PMI REACH Malaria) global contract. PMI REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions.  
• The iCCM Data Officer position will be responsible for iCCM data management, including the development of a database for capturing and monitoring iCCM services, trainings, and mentoring of service providers.
• The position will support iCCM data collection, analysis, and reporting through the community HMIS, in line with the national iCCM guidelines and M&E framework. 
• The position will report to the MEL Officer with a dotted line of reporting to the iCCM Technical Advisor.    

Key Responsibilities 

• Work with the State MEL Officer to develop a system for iCCM data management. 
• Maintain the iCCM database in the project supported state, including supporting data entry into the database. 
• Serve as a resource person and provide technical support during iCCM trainings. 
• Coordinate all iCCM related data management activities, including data on service delivery, service providers, supervision, and trainings. 
• Coordinate iCCM monthly data validation meetings in collaboration with LGA M&E officers. 
• Conduct monthly data quality checks and ensure data is of high quality. 
• Ensure that the iCCM program is utilizing national CHMIS data tools. 
• Work in close collaboration with the iCCM Technical Advisor and State Technical Malaria Lead to plan and conduct iCCM data quality audit (DQA) exercises in selected service provider sites. 
• Develop follow-up action plans and ensure that all identified data quality issues are resolved by the LGA M&E officers and provider sites.  
• Make available relevant data for iCCM programming and for use by technical working groups. 
• Participate in supervisory visits to iCCM service provider sites to conduct on-the-job training on use of iCCM data tools and ensure that service providers are using the national data tools. 
• Perform other roles as may be assigned by supervisor. 
• Be an active member of the PMI REACH Malaria team 

 Qualifications and Experience 

• B.Sc. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or closely related discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience 
• Deep understanding of the malaria, iCCM or IMCI system in Nigeria 
• Familiarity with national iCCM and/or malaria indicators, data collection, and reporting tools. 
• Experience with conducting or supporting data validation, data review meetings, and data quality audits, preferably of health information system or community level data. 
• Excellent knowledge of DHIS2.  
• Excellent analysis, presentation, and report writing skills. 
• Professional proficiency in English required. Knowledge of at least one local language of the project state is an added advantage.  
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    

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Job ID: JR2186

Description

• The Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH, PATH’s local affiliate in Nigeria) seeks a State Coordinator (SC) for the Nigeria project team for the USG-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (PMI REACH Malaria) global project. PMI REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions. The position will report to the State Technical Malaria Lead. 
• The iCCM Technical Advisor will coordinate public and private sector stakeholders for quality implementation of iCCM in state. The position will support all iCCM related activities, including development of iCCM work plans, selection and training of iCCM service providers, data management, supervision, and documentation in line with Nigeria National iCCM guidelines. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate implementation of project activities with the state malaria lead and SMEP. 
• Engage with Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs), Community Pharmacists (CPs) and other stakeholders. 
• Ensure that the iCCM program is utilizing standard FMOH iCCM policies, guidelines and training materials. 
• Lead the development of iCCM work plans that are integrated into the state malaria work plans. Work to integrate iCCM with other child survival programs, particularly with nutrition programs.  
• Coordinate all iCCM related trainings, data collection, supervision, and DQA, working in close collaboration with the STML, SMEP and Child Health Unit of the SMOH.  
• Ensure information on iCCM trainings, supervisions and service data are entered into iCCM database in a timely manner. 
• Collaborate with iCCM Data Officer on data management and ensure that iCCM indicators are adequately tracked and reported.  
• Work with relevant partners to link demand creation in the community for iCCM and health services in facilities. 
• Represent REACH in relevant iCCM activities such as iCCM meetings, and stakeholders’ meetings at the state level. 
• Support the state team to conduct supervisory visits to iCCM service providers to assess progress, ensure quality services are provided, and address implementation challenges. 
• Ensure that iCCM supervisors conduct monthly supervision, submit iCCM reports and participate in review meetings. 
• Support other activities such as linking iCCM providers with sources of quality assured commodities. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or a health-related field.  
• Master’s degree in public health, or health related field 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in program implementation in the field of malaria, iCCM or IMCI. 
• Deep knowledge of capacity challenges, needs and opportunities in collaborating with PPMVs and the private sector in general 
• Familiarity with iCCM international best practices and Nigeria iCCM national guidelines, training packages, supervision, data collection processes and tools, and reporting. 
• Experience with community level health interventions, including demand creation. 
• Willingness to travel to hard-to-reach areas in project location. 
• Basic M&E experience and experience with basic database management,  
• Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills. 
• Excellent analytical and writing skills. 
• Knowledge of at least one local language of the project state is an added advantage.  
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English required.   

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Job ID: JR2185
Locations: Kebbi, Ebonyi, Benue, Akwa Ibom, Plateau, Oyo and Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH, PATH’s local affiliate in Nigeria) seeks a State Case Management/MIP Officer for the Nigeria project team for the USG-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (PMI REACH Malaria) global project. The project aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) as applicable, health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions.  
• The Case Management/MIP Officer will be supervised by and report to the State Technical Malaria Lead.
• The Case Management/MIP Officer’s responsibilities will include ensuring the availability of updated policies and strategic documents to SMEPs, LGAs, and health facilities, providing TA to SMEP to improve case management at health facilities, coordinating with SMEP to ensure planned training occurs, and followed up, supporting the planning of and participating in ISS, and ensuring the coordination of malaria case management and MIP activities within SMEP and with partners. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Engage the State Malaria Elimination Program, SMOH, SPHCDA, and relevant partners to adopt/adapt the latest malaria case management and MIP policy, guidelines and strategies in line with national guidelines, and strategies. 
• In collaboration with the State Technical Malaria Lead (STML), provide malaria technical expertise in the development and monitoring of the state malaria annual work plan (AOP). 
• Work with the STML to build capacity of the State Malaria Elimination Program (SMEP), health providers at health facilities and in the community in provision of quality malaria case management and MIP services. 
• Provide TA to the SMEP and SMOH in the design and implementation of a QA system for malaria services at the state level including quality of diagnostic testing and linkage of positive cases to treatment for both uncomplicated and severe malaria cases. 
• Provide TA to the SMEP and SMOH on effective engagement of public health service providers, and compliance with case management and MIP national guidelines 
• Collaborate with other PMI REACH Malaria project teams to support the roll out of malaria policy guidelines, SOPs and Job aids to health workers working in public and private health facilities through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Contribute to the preparation of project reports, documentation of good practices, and technical publications. 
• Contribute to visibility of PMI REACH Malaria Project work through innovative presentation of project approaches and results at state, and federal levels. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• A Degree in a health field and a Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Management-related discipline, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in health program management in developing countries, 3 of which should be in providing clinical services at health facilities; and at least 2 years’ experience providing TA to health facilities on malaria case management and MIP, according to latest national/WHO treatment guidelines. 
• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with State Health departments, SPHCDA, partners supporting SMOH, and LGAs to achieve results. 
• Experience with MIP interventions, and familiarity with MIP national guidelines 
• Proven programmatic, technical and managerial expertise in providing TA to health workers to strengthen their technical, management and/or leadership capacity, systems and processes, and sustainability potential. 
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 
• Computer skills: Windows applications for word processing and spreadsheet software. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required. 
• Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, and interpersonal skills to ensure internal coherence among diverse team members and sub-partners, as well as external relations with the State Ministry of Health, civil society, private sector and other stakeholders. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English required.   

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Job ID: JR2184

Description

• The Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH, PATH’s local affiliate in Nigeria) seeks a State Technical Malaria Lead for the Nigeria project team for the USG-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (PMI REACH Malaria) global project.
• PMI REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions.  
•   The position will report to the REACH Malaria Project State Coordinator with a dotted reporting line to the REACH Malaria Technical Manager at country level. 
• S/he will be responsible for supporting the State Coordinator with technical leadership of the program by providing malaria technical expertise in the conceptualization and implementation of state systems and processes to support effective and efficient delivery of malaria services.
• S/he will serve as a resource for up-to-date technical information on malaria control and elimination to key stakeholders including the State Malaria Elimination Program.
• The position will oversee malaria services quality assurance initiatives at the state level including improvements to diagnosis through RDTs and microscopy, and accurate treatment of both severe and uncomplicated cases of malaria using national treatment guidelines; IPTp, iCCM, and SMC implementation where applicable.  

Key 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 team 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 inputs to the work of the state M&E Specialist  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 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Advanced Degree in Health and Postgraduate qualification in Public Health or a related discipline 
• Good understanding of the Nigerian health system and the inter­relationships within the public and private health sector 
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience working on malaria control in the public and private health sectors 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 
• Significant experience in project management, program coordination and sound negotiation skills with malaria partners. 
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in-service delivery and team-buildings skills; and, 
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English required.  

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Job ID: JR2183
Locations: Kebbi, Ebonyi, Benue, Akwa Ibom, Plateau, Oyo and Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH, PATH’s local affiliate in Nigeria) seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer for the Nigeria project team for the USG-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (PMI REACH Malaria) global contract. PMI REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based  malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) as applicable, health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions.   
• The State MEL Officer will be supervised by and report to the State Coordinator with dotted reporting lines to the MEL Manager. S/he will provide technical leadership of PMI REACH Malaria Project’s surveillance, monitoring and evaluation (SME) and health systems strengthening (HSS) interventions, including the rollout and integration of PMI REACH 
• Malaria SME plans in the states as well as generating strategic data for program management, reporting, and documentation of best practices. The position will use analyzed and triangulated HMIS, LMIS, and surveillance data to guide strategic policy and management discussions to influence state HSS.  
• S/he will build the capacity of SMEP and LGA malaria focal persons in use of evidence to influence HRH, health financing, and service delivery system decisions.
• S/he will provide timely analyzed data to inform annual operation plan (AOP) processes.
• The position will build capacity of SMEP and LGA malaria focal persons in monitoring AOP implementation and budget performance to inform mTWG decisions. 

Responsibilities 

• Provide technical guidance in the planning and implementation of all state and LGA level M&E/HSS activities.  
• Develop and implement an M&E/HSS plan for the program in the state, in collaboration with the State Coordinator. 
• Take lead in the implementation of PMI REACH Malaria M&E plans and state work plan and reporting on Department of State indicators and targets in collaboration with the State Coordinator. 
• Establish system for flow of information from service delivery points to the DHIS2 central database and ensure timely M&E/HSS technical support to all implementing health facilities. 
• Build capacity of SMEP and LGA M&E officers in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and data use. 
• Support the SMEP team to analyze and use data to inform decisions and guide malaria interventions. 
• Participate in data quality review meetings at the state and LGA levels. Support data quality audits as needed. 
• Work with SMEP and LGAs to train health workers in the use of HMIS reporting forms and registers.  
• Support monitoring of quality of service at health facilities. 
• Take lead in implementation of selected health systems interventions including for example evidence-based state malaria annual planning to fit into state planning and budgeting cycle 
• Support state malaria partners to build an evidence base to monitor state malaria program performance towards elimination goals. 
• Provide HRH analytics to inform state HRH deployment and management practices. 
• Engage with the State DHPRS, SPHCDA, State Health Insurance Scheme to mainstream state malaria budgets in state government budget.   

Required Skills and Experience 

• A First Degree in any field of study and at least 5 years of progressive experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of health programs; or a postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology or related field with at least 3 years field experience in monitoring and evaluation of health programs is required.  
• Experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems, generating, triangulating and using health data to inform State health systems strengthening is required. 
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in malaria programs in Nigeria 
• NGO experience is an added advantage 
• Familiarity with Department of State or any donor M&E and reporting systems is highly desirable 
• Excellent data quality assurance, analysis, presentation and reporting skills. 
• Experience in data quality audits and data review meetings, preferably for malaria programming.  
• Knowledge and experience of the MOH health information system and DHIS2 is a requirement. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English  
• Strong facilitation and report writing skills. 
• Excellent organizational, inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English required.   

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Job ID: JR2182

Description

• The Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH, PATH’s local affiliate in Nigeria) seeks State Finance & Admin Officers for the Nigeria project team for the USG-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (PMI REACH Malaria) global project. PMI REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions. 
• The State Finance & Administration Officer will report to the State Coordinator, with dotted line reporting to the Finance and Administrative Manager.
• They will assist with all financial management and compliance, human resource management, operations, and logistics project activities.  

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets and keep project management updated about spending against project budgets. 
• Assist in ensuring monthly approval of payroll; monitor funds balances, and conduct; bank account reconciliations. 
• Ensure compliance with all OIPH and PATH policies, practices, and regulations; advise project staff on donor requirements. 
• Analyze project expenses, including partner financial reports, on a monthly and quarterly basis. 
• Prepare monthly financial projections, forecasts and cash requests. 
• Coordinate input for the annual work plan and budgeting process with the project team. 
• Support procurement of in-country commodities and other project equipment as needed, in collaboration with REACH Director of Finance and Administration. 
• Support project team to identify and ensure that necessary approvals are secured. 
• Process and review payment vouchers for advance requests. Track outstanding advances and follow up to ensure all are cleared on timely basis and in line with PATH’s financial policies. 
• Respond on a timely basis to all suppliers’ inquiries, reconcile all the suppliers’ statements with PATH’s records and update the Director of Finance and Administration on any discrepancies. 
• Respond to staff inquiries on a timely basis on any financial issues. 
• Carry out monthly Bank Reconciliations. 
• Process and review payment vouchers for supplier’s payments, posting transactions in Business World. 
• Support follow up on receipts from service providers for VAT reports to USAID as needed. Ensure that Foreign Tax reports are accurate and submitted on time by CSOs.  
• Support internal and external audits including monitoring completion of corrective action. 
• Support property and asset management including IT, equipment, transportation and insurance. 
• Support procurement processes in Business World and follow up to ensure that they are delivered on time with required specs. 
• Plan for all logistics required for CSOs trainings/Workshops.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or Business-related field. 
• Minimum of five years in an administrative and financial management position in an international organization, USAID experience preferred. 
• Experience in developing, monitoring, and reporting on complex budgets. 
• Thorough knowledge of applicable USG rules and regulations. 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including word and excel, hands on work experience with QuickBooks-Multi currency and payroll processing. 
• Experience in managing project funds, preparation of bank reconciliations, financial statements, and financial reporting and data analysis, auditing, and taxation. 
• Able to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships. 
• Excellent attention to detail, sound planning and organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.  
• Analytical approach to work and strong time management skills  
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to OIPH and PATH’s mission.  
• Professional proficiency in English required.