Job Opportunities at Deloitte Nigeria

Reference Number: GFA002

Job Summary

• To provide technical assistance to the National Coordinator of NTBLCP and the PMU team leader on current and international best practices in Tuberculosis control.

Roles and Responsibilities
Technical Assistance of the National TB program and GF PMU:

• Provide technical assistance to the National Coordinator and the PMU team lead on TB global best practices
• Review national strategies and the program implementation plan of the PMU for adequacy to respond to the current national TB priorities and disease epidemiology
• Design and implement an internal performance review of the national program and the GF grant activities on a regular basis to inform strategy shifts and design changes.
• Work to support the technical capacity of the State Ministry of Health’s TB control officers
• Support the national program in developing its country priorities for the next funding cycle
• Ensure effective execution of technical support activities and facilitate donor reporting
• Participates in joint TB/HIV and TB specific supportive supervision visits including technical working group meetings

Training and Capacity Building:

• Conduct technical capacity assessments including training needs assessments of the Core National program technical staff and the PMU technical staff
• Develop a capacity building plan based on the findings of the training needs assessments
• In conjunction with the Global Fund country team, design and conduct capacity building sessions to address technical capacity gaps
• Bring knowledge to the national TB program and implementation strategies to improve performance (based on experiences in other countries, community level best practices, etc.).
• Assist in the development and co-facilitate technical TB trainings
• Provides support and mentorship to the PMU, Zonal and State level TB officers for program implementation

Policies and procedures/ Compliance:

• Contribute to the review/update and development of guidelines and tools, including SOPs for National, State and LGA TB control

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with international and national technical partners and working groups to ensure a coordinated national response is achieved across all TB related programs
• Maintain a direct and regular communication with the Global Fund Country Team and TB Advisors to ensure the GF grant is responsive to their recommendations for program improvement.

Experience and Qualifications

• MBBS with a Masters’ degree in Public Health or Social Sciences.
• Any relevant qualification is an added advantage
• Minimum of  10 years work experience in public health and health systems programs with emphasis on TB program implementation of which 7 years must be with a donor funded project and 5 years while managing a team of professional staff

Desired competencies:

• Knowledge of the national TB program and implementation strategies
• Knowledge of Public health issues in Nigeria
• Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, i.e. MS Word, Excel, etc. and Microsoft Projects.
• Excellent understanding of budgets, financial processes and financial reporting and compliance with donor requirements
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including professional level English language skills
• Strong Leadership, Inter-personal and Negotiation skills

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Reference Number: DUN028
Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The role is for a Deloitte Independent Facilitator who will take on responsibilities as a VCM Coordinator (State Supervisor) for the UNICEF C4D/Polio Programme in Katsina State.
• The VCM Coordinator will be the most senior staff based in all the high-risk state capitals (where we have VCM Networks fully functioning) as the project leads and will be responsible for providing the required support to Zonal and Country office teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly work plan for the state and communication plans to be carried out by the VCMNet
• Conduct a bottleneck analysis to identify key and underlying issues related to financial and administrative management of VCM Network in the state
• Based on the analysis, develop a plan of action and timelines
• Work with Data unit to complete VCM profiling exercise and verification on ground
• Ensure timely submission of complete and accurate VCM Network payment lists to field office within given deadlines in every month
• Keep the EoC and other government counterparts abreast regarding program vision and development on integration
• Oversee regular monthly updating of a database of all VCMs and VWS at state level
• Provide weekly report of VCM management issues and challenges and highlight areas where Zonal or NCO support is required
• Provide management support oversight to ensure timely submission of all data reports and feedback
• Conduct review with VWS and provide feedback
• Follow up with monthly VWS work plans, implementation and feedback
• Organise VCM conventions and motivational ceremonies
• Ensure quality check while recruiting new VCMs
• Represent C4D/Polio at EoC
• Ensure timely and documented distribution of job aids, data tools and keep inventory for records
• Review the VCM network on quarterly basis and clearly state operational challenges
• Work with field office and country office finance persons to streamline VCM payments

Required Qualifications

• Advanced University Degree in the Social/Behavioural Sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, health Economics, Health Education) with emphasis on community organization, participatory approaches and research.
• Fluency in English with excellent report-writing skills. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.
• Minimum eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, planning and management of community-based programs, including several years working with community structures.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organization, monitoring and evaluation with experience in developing strategy and formulation of key messages.
• Demonstrated experience in ensuring strong partnerships and community engagement.
• Demonstrated experience and high acceptability in working with government, UNICEF or other UN organization, INGOs, and donors, working with Polio, immunization or public health provision is an asset.
• Current knowledge of health, immunization interventions and strategies as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation
• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills
• Communication skills, to work closely with variety of partners, stakeholders and communities at large
• Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

Other Information

• The role reports to the C4D/Polio Specialist
• The contract duration is 4 Months

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Reference Number: DUN039
Location: Kogi
Reports to: The Health Specialist, Abuja Field Office
Contract Duration: 10 Months

Job Summary

• The role is for a Deloitte Independent Facilitator who will take on responsibilities as a Senior State Facilitator for the UNICEF Health Programme in Kogi State
• The Health Senior State Facilitator will assist the implementation of the UNICEF Health programme with particular focus on Health in the respective State
• The facilitator will specifically support the UNICEF Field Office Health Staff in the attainment of State level results planned under various projects funded by various donors (EU, DFID, etc.) for the specified state.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development of annual State work plans and implementation of quarterly state work plans for EPI (social mobilisation and vaccine security) to ensure conformity with comprehensive Multi-year plan (cMYP) and articulation of a well-defined action tracker for monitoring implementation
• Support the development and implementation of State work plans for EPI (social mobilisation and vaccine security) to ensure conformity with the comprehensive Multi-year Plan (cMYP) and Effective Vaccine Management Improvement Plan (EVM IP) including articulation of a well-defined action tracker for monitoring implementation
• Support the development of State Logistics Working Group (SLWG) Work Plans towards implementing the vaccine management standards and practices including bundling vaccines, maintaining stocks levels, preparing and following optimised distribution plans of vaccine, devices and data tools for RI and SIAs and ensuring cold chain functionality and maintenance in line with Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) standards:
  • Review the temperature records of state cold stores and advocate for solving identified gaps such as ensuring timely repair and routine maintenance of cold chain equipment; backup generators are functional adequate funds are provided to operate generator as required on continued basis and provide regular reports
  • Ensure that computerized temperature monitoring devices, provided to stores are functional and maintained, and Temperature Monitoring and Control (TMC) systems are adhered to
  • Facilitate the development of a State Action Plans for implementation of the Polio and other SIAs including MNCHWs in the target States and support their implementation
  • Facilitate tracking progress of implementation of the Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) improvement plans at state, I-GA and health facility level by the SLWG
• Serve as State technical advisors in cold chain management, delivery and distribution of vaccines for the polio eradication and routine immunisation programmes:
  • Assist with the implementation of guidelines and norms regarding cold chain and safety of immunization services delivery.
  • Support the State team in ensuring timely planning and disbursement of funds to LGAs
  • Develop specific related vaccine security and logistics strategies for reaching the hard to reach, nomadic and minority groups in the high risk within the State.
• Transfer of competences to State and I-GA Cold Chain/Logistics Officers on VSC issues
• Support capacity building of government and partners in Immunization with special emphasis on VSL taking into account the lessons learnt and new developments from the Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) processes and New Vaccine Introduction
• Support capacity building of State cold chain officers on new cold chain equipment technologies, in light of GAVI CCE optimisation systems, for effective cold chain planning in respective states
• Assist State/LGAs in building cold chain and logistics equipment inventory and efficient equipment management systems, utilize same for needs assessment and provide corrective trainings as the need arises
• Support states in conducting trainings, supportive supervisions in vaccine management & logistics and cold chain maintenance
• Provide regular comprehensive bottleneck analysis of stock, cold chain operational status and coverage (RI & SIA) of states and support states in implementing the innovative solutions on a monthly basis
• Support the CCC) & SIO to be conversant with the use of Navision and ensure completeness and accuracy of the data therein
• Undertake supportive supervisory field visits to LGA and communities to assess progress, identify problems and propose remedial or alternative strategies or courses of actions to accelerate/improve quality of EPI delivery in the assigned State
• Carry out any other duties in support of UNICEF led Health interventions as assigned by Supervisors or authority of UNICEF Field Office
• The Consultant will report to the Health Specialist/Health Officer in the respective UNICEF Field Office related to the LGAs of his/her responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Health/Material Management/Engineering or equivalent (minimal)
• At least 3 years progressively professional work experience with at least 1 year at providing technical support in the area of logistics, supply chain management, cold chain (OR) a Master's degree in Public Health/Pharmacology, Business, or Engineering
• Experience in managing cold chain system for vaccines or other related medical supplies and providing immunization services is an advantage
• Fluency in English (minimal). Knowledge of any of the three major Nigerian languages is an added advantage
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and coordinate logistics activities as well as to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Good analytical and negotiating skills
• Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment Proficiency in computer applications including excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to monitor progress, collect and analyse data, effect corrections and prepare reports.

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Reference Number: DUN038
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The role is for a Deloitte Independent Facilitator who will take on responsibilities as a State Supervisor for the UNICEF Health Programme in Lagos State.
• The Health State Supervisor will assist the implementation of the UNICEF Health programme with particular focus on Health in the State.
• The facilitator will specifically support the UNICEF Field Office Health Staff in the attainment of State level results planned under various projects funded by various donors (EU, DFID, etc.) for the specified state

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development of annual Zonal and State work plans and implementation of quarterly zonal state work plans for EPI (social mobilisation and vaccine security) to ensure conformity with comprehensive Multi-Year plan (cMYP) and articulation ofa well-defined action tracker for monitoring implementation
• Support the development and implementation of Zonal and State work plans for EPI (social mobilisation and vaccine security) to ensure conformity with the comprehensive Multi-Year Plan (cMYP) and Effective Vaccine Management Improvement Plan (EVM IP) including articulation of a well-defined action tracker for monitoring implementation
• Support the development of Zonal and State Logistics Working Group (SLWG) Work Plans towards implementing the vaccine management standards and practices including bundling vaccines, maintaining stock levels, preparing and following optimised distribution plans of vaccine, devices and data tools for RI and SIAs and ensuring cold chain functionality and maintenance in line with Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) standards.
• Review the temperature records of zonal cold stores and advocate for solving identified gaps such as ensuring timely repair and routine maintenance of cold chain equipment; backup generators are functional, adequate funds are provided to operate generator as required on continued basis and provide regular reports.
• Ensure that computerized temperature monitoring devices, provided to stores are functional and maintained, and Temperature Monitoring and Control (TMC) systems are adhered to.
• Facilitate the development of a Zonal and State Action Plans for implementation of the Polio and other SIAs including MNCHWs in the target States and support their implementation
• Facilitate tracking progress of implementation of the Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) improvement plans at the zonal and state level by the SLWG
• Serve as Zonal technical advisors in cold chain management, delivery and distribution of vaccines for the polio eradication and routine immunisation programmes:
  • Assist with the implementation of guidelines and norms regarding cold chain and safety of immunization services delivery.
  • Support the State team in ensuring timely planning and disbursement of funds to LGAs
  • Develop specific related vaccine security and logistics strategies for reaching the hard to reach, nomadic and minority groups in the high risk within the State.
• Transfer of competences to Zonal and State Cold Chain/Logistics Officers on VSL issues
• Support capacity building of government and partners in Immunization with special emphasis on VSL taking into account the lessons learnt and new developments from the Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) processes and New Vaccine Introduction.
• Support capacity building of Zonal cold chain officers on new cold chain equipment technologies, in light of GAVI CCE optimisation systems, for effective cold chain planning in respective states
• Assist Zone/states in building cold chain and logistics equipment inventory and efficient equipment management systems, utilize same for needs assessment and provide corrective trainings as the need arises
• Support zone in conducting trainings, supportive supervisions in vaccine management & logistics and cold chain maintenance
• Provide regular comprehensive bottleneck analysis of stock, cold chain operational status and coverage (RI & SIA) of zones and support zones in implementing the innovative solutions on a monthly basis.
• Support the ZCCO to be conversant with the use of Navision and ensure completeness and accuracy of the data therein
• Undertake supportive supervisory field visits to states and communities to assess progress, identify problems and propose remedial or alternative strategies or courses of actions to accelerate/improve quality of EPI delivery in the assigned State.
• Carry out any other duties in support of UNICEF led Health interventions as assigned by Supervisors or authority of UNICEF Field Office.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Health/Material Management/Engineering or equivalent (minimal)
• At least 3 years progressively professional work experience with at least 1 year at providing technical support in the area of logistics, supply chain management, cold chain (OR) a Master's degree in Public Health/Pharmacology, Business, or Engineering.
• Experience in managing cold chain system for vaccines or other related medical supplies and providing immunization services is an advantage
• Fluency in English (minimal). Knowledge of any of the three major Nigerian languages is an added advantage
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and coordinate logistics activities as well as to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Good analytical and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment
• Proficiency in computer applications including excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to monitor progress, collect and analyse data, effect corrections and prepare reports

Other Information

• The role reports to the Health Specialist, Lagos Field Office
• The contract duration is 10 Months.

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Reference Number: DUN040
Location: Kwara
Reports to: The Health Specialist, FCT Field Office
Contract Duration: 10 Months

Job Summary

• The role is for a Deloitte Independent Facilitator who will take on responsibilities as a Senior State Facilitator for the UNICEF Health Programme in Kwara State.
• The Health Senior State Facilitator will assist the implementation of the UNICEF Health programme with particular focus on Health in the respective State.
• The facilitator will specifically support the UNICEF Field Office Health Staff in the attainment of State level results planned under various projects funded by various donors (EU, DFID, etc.) for the specified state.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development of annual State work plans and implementation of quarterly state work plans for EPI (social mobilisation and vaccine security) to ensure conformity with comprehensive Multi-year plan (cMYP) and articulation of a well-defined action tracker for monitoring implementation.
• Support the development and implementation of State work plans for EPI (social mobilisation and vaccine security) to ensure conformity with the comprehensive Multi-year Plan (cMYP) and Effective Vaccine Management Improvement Plan (EVM IP) including articulation of a well-defined action tracker for monitoring implementation.
• Support the development of State Logistics Working Group (SLWG) Work Plans towards implementing the vaccine management standards and practices including bundling vaccines, maintaining stocks levels, preparing and following optimised distribution plans of vaccine, devices and data tools for RI and SIAs and ensuring cold chain functionality and maintenance in line with Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) standards:
  • Review the temperature records of state cold stores and advocate for solving identified gaps such as ensuring timely repair and routine maintenance of cold chain equipment; backup generators are functional adequate funds are provided to operate generator as required on continued basis and provide regular reports.
  • Ensure that computerized temperature monitoring devices, provided to stores are functional and maintained, and Temperature Monitoring and Control (TMC) systems are adhered to.
  • Facilitate the development of a State Action Plans for implementation of the Polio and other SIAs including MNCHWs in the target States and support their implementation
  • Facilitate tracking progress of implementation of the Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) improvement plans at state, I-GA and health facility level by the SLWG
• Serve as State technical advisors in cold chain management, delivery and distribution of vaccines for the polio eradication and routine immunisation programmes:
  • Assist with the implementation of guidelines and norms regarding cold chain and safety of immunization services delivery.
  • Support the State team in ensuring timely planning and disbursement of funds to LGAs
  • Develop specific related vaccine security and logistics strategies for reaching the hard to reach, nomadic and minority groups in the high risk within the State.
• Transfer of competences to State and I-GA Cold Chain/Logistics Officers on VSC issues
• Support capacity building of government and partners in Immunization with special emphasis on VSL taking into account the lessons learnt and new developments from the Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) processes and New Vaccine Introduction
• Support capacity building of State cold chain officers on new cold chain equipment technologies, in light of GAVI CCE optimisation systems, for effective cold chain planning in respective states
• Assist State/LGAs in building cold chain and logistics equipment inventory and efficient equipment management systems, utilize same for needs assessment and provide corrective trainings as the need arises
• Support states in conducting trainings, supportive supervisions in vaccine management & logistics and cold chain maintenance
• Provide regular comprehensive bottleneck analysis of stock, cold chain operational status and coverage (RI & SIA) of states and support states in implementing the innovative solutions on a monthly basis.
• Support the CCC) & SIO to be conversant with the use of Navision and ensure completeness and accuracy of the data therein
• Undertake supportive supervisory field visits to LGA and communities to assess progress, identify problems and propose remedial or alternative strategies or courses of actions to accelerate/improve quality of EPI delivery in the assigned State.
• Carry out any other duties in support of UNICEF led Health interventions as assigned by Supervisors or authority of UNICEF Field Office.
• The Consultant will report to the Health Specialist/Health Officer in the respective UNICEF Field Office related to the LGAs of his/her responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business/Health/Material Management/Engineering or equivalent (minimal).
• At least 3 years progressively professional work experience with at least 1 year at providing technical support in the area of logistics, supply chain management, cold chain (OR) a Master's degree in Public Health/Pharmacology, Business, or Engineering.
• Experience in managing cold chain system for vaccines or other related medical supplies and providing immunization services is an advantage
• Fluency in English (minimal). Knowledge of any of the three major Nigerian languages is an added advantage
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and coordinate logistics activities as well as to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Good analytical and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment Proficiency in computer applications including excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to monitor progress, collect and analyse data, effect corrections and prepare reports.

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Reference Number: DUN041
Location: Kano, Nigeria
The role reports to: The C4D/Polio Specialist
Contract duration: 4 Months

Job Summary

• The role is for a Deloitte Independent Facilitator who will take on responsibilities as a VCM Coordinator (State Supervisor) for the UNICEF C4D/Polio Programme in Kano State.
• The VCM Coordinator will be the most senior staff based in all the high-risk state capitals (where we have VCM Networks fully functioning) as the project leads and will be responsible for providing the required support to Zonal and Country office teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly work plan for the state and communication plans to be carried out by the VCMNet
• Conduct a bottleneck analysis to identify key and underlying issues related to financial and administrative management of VCM Network in the state
• Based on the analysis, develop a plan of action and timelines
• Work with Data unit to complete VCM profiling exercise and verification on ground
• Ensure timely submission of complete and accurate VCM Network payment lists to field office within given deadlines in every month
• Keep the EoC and other government counterparts abreast regarding program vision and development on integration
• Oversee regular monthly updating of a database of all VCMs and VWS at state level
• Provide weekly report of VCM management issues and challenges and highlight areas where Zonal or NCO support is required
• Provide management support oversight to ensure timely submission of all data reports and feedback
• Conduct review with VWS and provide feedback
• Follow up with monthly VWS work plans, implementation and feedback
• Organise VCM conventions and motivational ceremonies
• Ensure quality check while recruiting new VCMs
• Represent C4D/Polio at EoC
• Ensure timely and documented distribution of job aids, data tools and keep inventory for records
• Review the VCM network on quarterly basis and clearly state operational challenges
• Work with field office and country office finance persons to streamline VCM payments

Required Qualifications

• Advanced University Degree in the Social/Behavioural Sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, health Economics, Health Education) with emphasis on community organization, participatory approaches and research.
• Fluency in English with excellent report-writing skills. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.
• Minimum eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, planning and management of community-based programs, including several years working with community structures.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organization, monitoring and evaluation with experience in developing strategy and formulation of key messages.
• Demonstrated experience in ensuring strong partnerships and community engagement.
• Demonstrated experience and high acceptability in working with government, UNICEF or other UN organization, INGOs, and donors, working with Polio, immunization or public health provision is an asset.
• Current knowledge of health, immunization interventions and strategies as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation
• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills
• Communication skills, to work closely with variety of partners, stakeholders and communities at large
• Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.