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John Snow, Inc., and our nonprofit JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., are public health management consulting and research organizations dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI's mission is to improve the health of underserved people and communities and to provide a place where people of passion...
Position description
The purpose of the MCSP National Immunization Technical Advisor (NITA) position with JSI, to be based in Abuja, Nigeria, is to collaborate with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Bauchi and Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (BSPHCDA and SSPHCDA), and other immunization partners (e.g., WHO, UNICEF) to harmonize national-level RI policies and initiatives with state-level RI policies and initiatives in Bauchi and Sokoto States. The NITA will work closely with MCSP State-level teams providing technical assistance (TA) to the BSPHCDA and SSPHCDA.
In Bauchi State, activities will focus on implementing the Harmonized Routine Immunization Workplan to strengthen RI and provide quality immunization services throughout the State through a quadripartite memorandum of understanding (MOU) among the Bauchi State Government, Dangote Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and USAID. MCSP will also support the State in implementing the recently rolled out “Primary Health Care under One Roof” policy in the context of RI system strengthening.
The NITA will supervise the Bauchi MCSP team and support the State government to achieve the goals of the quadripartite MOU toward strengthening the RI system to increase and sustain RI coverage in Bauchi State. More specifically, and in close collaboration with other partners, the NITA will lead the Bauchi MCSP team in supporting the States in four technical areas identified by the BSPHCDA for MCSP. These areas, which will complement other operational components of Nigeria’s Reaching Every Ward (REW) approach, are as follows:
In Sokoto State, activities will focus on building coordination, collaboration, and commitment across RI partners.
The NITA will foster strong collaboration and partnership with RI stakeholders at every level, with a focus at the national level, to support Bauchi and Sokoto State governments in maximizing the benefits of resources committed by State and other partners to ensure that all target populations access and utilize quality vaccines and vaccination services. The NITA will also work to ensure that State-level policies are aligned with national-level priorities, policies, and initiatives, including the National RI Strategic Plan.
Roles and responsibilities
Under the guidance and leadership of the MCSP Senior Immunization Technical Officer based in Washington, DC, and in close collaboration with other RI partners, the key responsibilities of the NITA will include but not be limited to the following:
Qualifications
Interested candidates should send their applications, with comprehensive CV and motivation letter, no later than Wednesday, 18 February, 2015. Applications should be sent to the following email address: MCSPNigeriaHR@jsi.com
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