Technical Specialist / Capacity Building Specialist - SHOPS Plus at Abt Associate

Abt Associates - The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance - as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Specialist / Capacity Building Specialist - SHOPS Plus

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Capacity Building Specialist will ensure effective coordination of competency-based, comprehensive FP trainings in project states.

Key Roles and Responsibilites

• Work closely with the RH/FP Technical Director and State Coordinators to identify specific training requirements in line with project objectives and state requirements.
• Work with state officials to develop competency-based training programs to meet the identified needs, utilizing existing training modules as available
• Participate in the mapping and selection of health providers that will participate in trainings
• Collaborate with state FP coordinators to organize training courses and workshops
• Identify, contract, and manage trainers to implement project training courses
• Work with state governments and relevant FP partners to ensure availability of quality training materials and supplies
• Ensure FP trainings meet quality standards
• Maintain records of training attendance
• Develop training reports, case studies and success stories
• Monitor the effects of trainings through analyzing pre- and post-test results, course evaluation forms, and other analytic measurements
• Work collaboratively with other technical staff to ensure effective and timely program implementation
• Participate in the development of strategy documents, work plans and reports
• Contribute to the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning system (especially in relation to health worker trainings)
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the FP Technical Director

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• RN/RM, Degree in Clinical Nursing/Midwifery or M.B.B.S Degree. (Master's Degree in Public Health is preferred)
• At least 7 years experience and 3-5 years demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing and managing clinical trainings (specific experience with FP, including LARC training is desirable)
• Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public and private health sectors
• Familiarity with different sociocultural and developmental issues related to RH/FP in Nigeria and the international community
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent computer, management and organizational skills
• A proven team player
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy
• Ability to travel within and outside the state approximately 50% of the time

Minimum Qualifications:

• (8+) years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online