ABT Associates Recruits Program Officer, Southern Region

ABT Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the top 25 global research firms in 2010. The employee-owned company is an AA/EO employer, has multiple offices in the United States, program offices in nearly 40 countries, and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce.

Through the Strengthening Private Sector Family Planning and Reproductive Health (SPS FP/RH) project, previously SHOPS Nigeria, USAID Nigeria is continuing its efforts to increase the capacity of private sector providers in delivering quality family planning, counseling and reproductive health services. As a result, Abt Associates has openings for the position of:

Job Title: Program Officer, Southern Region
Location:  Lagos, Edo and Abia

Job Description

• The candidate for Program Officer, Southern Region is to provide overall support and management of activities in the project’s Southern states of Lagos, Edo and Abia. This position is based in the project’s Lagos office and Will require frequent travel to Edo and Abia.
• Specific areas of responsibility include the following, but are not limited to:
• Manage and oversee all project activities in the region including: developing strategies to expand delivery and increase use of quality clinic-based private sector FP/RK counseling and services, facilitate regional private sector participation in policy dialogue, collaboration, and partnerships between the public and private health sectors
• Coordinate with the Access to Finance Advisor and Senior Reproductive Health/Family Planning Technical Director to design and implement strategies for regional interventions
• Organize and facilitate coordination meetings in the region
• Conduct outreach with private provider associations and state government regulatory bodies to promote development of the private health sector
• Liaise with other NGOs and donor supported activities targeting private sector providers to ensure optimal coordination.
• Coordinate with the Program and M&E teams on the design, implementation, and monitoring of regional interventions
• Collect and synthesize the necessary inputs and data for the regional component required to draft quarterly and annual progress reports
• Coordinate with the project headquarters office in Lagos to mobilize the resources needed for the execution of regional activities
• Produce regular status reports on regional project activities
• Serve as the point person and technical resource to facilitate the documentation, dissemination, and replication of project best practices throughout the region.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Business, or other relevant field.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in the health sector, preferably in the private sector or related to family planning, reproductive health, clinical training, and behavior change communication
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Willingness, and ability to travel between Lagos, Edo, and Abia.
• Advanced written/oral skills in English (writing sample may be requested)
• Demonstrated knowledge the Nigerian health system
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment and the capacity to create demand for health services in low demand areas.
• Experience with donor funded international health programs in Nigeria highly desirable; USAID experience preferable

Application Closing Date
10 October, 2012

How To Apply
To apply, please put the name of the position in  the  subject line and attach a cover letter and resume/CV and email to: [email protected]