Project Officer at 360 Degree Health Systems Development Initiative (360HSDI)

360 Degree Health Systems Development Initiative (360HSDI) is a nonprofit organization specialized in supporting real-time efforts addressing challenges for the vulnerable populace in developing countries. We work in emergency environments and in humanitarian settings, carrying out interventions with a host of partners and actors on the field to yield the best possible outcomes. We are especially passionate about working in the most hard-to-reach and underserved communities, where we are most likely to find the most vulnerable. Our primary target populations are women, children, youths, and people living with disabilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Contract

Job Overview

• The Project Officer will be responsible for providing program management and operational support for the project.
• S/he will support the design and implementation of project work plans, budget and timelines including liaising directly with Government agencies and other strategic partners.
• S/He will also play a significant role indirectly contributing to the success of the project by delivering technical assistance and providing subject matter expertise and support.
• This position is for a proposal and filling the position is dependent on a positive outcome of the organization’s bid.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and manage 360HSDI’s support to the program in the State.
• Provide technical assistance on the improvement of PHC management systems
• Identify gaps in the health and well-being of the population and community to inform health policies and decision making
• Develop and implement HSS plans on Governance and Accountability performance systems, M&E and Health Information systems for improved health service delivery in the state
• Assist in developing and monitoring work plans and budgets, as well as associated deliverables and results/outputs.
• Coordinate key program strategies and results for the project.
• Overall monitoring and analysis of the program environment and advise on timely readjustments of strategies and activities.
• Identify new areas of support and facilitate the implementation of new initiatives.
• Close communication with all stakeholders and promotion of 360HSDI’s mandate; provide recommendations and program/policy advice based on results.
• Maintain existing partnerships and expand 360HSDI’s network of strategic partners through collaborative efforts, liaising with government and civil society counterparts.
• Organize and participate as a resource person in advocacy meetings, roundtables, training workshops and other meetings related to the project’s implementing area.
• Prepare, review, analyze, and evaluate project-related reports, documents and assist with maintaining a database of relevant project-related information.
• Represent the project in technical forums at the field level.
• Participate in the donor progress report writing, continuation application and quarterly review report writing and presentation.
• Ensure various donor-specific financial management principles are followed accordingly.
• Provide technical support for weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project performance reviews
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Development Studies, or other related Social Sciences or Medical degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 years minimum experience, in basic education, primary health care, and water, sanitation and hygiene [WASH] related programs.
• Previous experience implementing M&E activities on international development projects.
• Understanding of the Nigerian health system and of federal and state health policy.
• Knowledge of the local communities, cultures and geography of the State.
• Knowledge of the company's main clients and its operations.
• Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to draft and deliver timely quality evaluation reports.
• Fluency in English is required; Fluency in any local language in the project state will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
16th September, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] with the Job Title as the subject, including Location, E.g “Project Officer - Akwa Ibom”.

Note

• Only Nigerian nationals or people with a Nigerian work permit can apply, as sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.