State Programme Officer at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Description

• Specific Purpose of the job: The State Coordinator will lead engagement with CPs & PPMVs at the state level through state ACPN, NAPPMED and PCN teams ensuring that CPs & PPMVs interest is at the forefront of any decision made on the project to strengthen sustainability.

Job Summary:

• Facilitate efforts to improve CPs & PPMVs access to quality health commodity by facilitating     engagement of CPs & PPMVs networks with interested reputable drug suppliers.
• Conduct training of CPs and PPMVs to utilize microcredit to improve their delivery of products         and   services.
• Work with PCN to ensure PPMVs are branded in line with the approved guidelines for the three-Tiered Accreditation Programme.
• Plan and conduct training programme to build capacity of PPMVs to better manage commodity inventories and liaise with NAFDAC state office in the conduct of post marketing surveillance.

​​​​​​​Key Result Areas:

• Facilitate the adoption of digital tools to enhance inventory management, reduce stockouts, and improve service quality: Percentage of PPMVs using digital tools for inventory management and customer engagement.
• Enhance PPMV capacity in entrepreneurship and business management to grow sustainable small- and medium-scale businesses: Feedback and performance improvement of PPMVs after training (e.g., increased profitability, better inventory management).
• Establish strategic partnerships and conduct market research to optimize operations: Documented success stories showcasing the impact of partnerships and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate PPMVs' access to microcredit and financial resources to sustain and grow their businesses: Number of PPMVs who successfully meet eligibility criteria for financing (Managed Credit).

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years post-NYSC experience in Nursing
• Strong understanding of the informal health sector (CPs and PPMVs) landscape and healthcare systems in Nigeria.
• Familiarity with digital health tools and technology-driven business solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.