NSTOP Deputy Coordinator at the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET),  is a non-profit networking and service alliance of Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FELTPs), and other applied epidemiology training programs. AFENET has operations in over 31 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa or the World Health Organisation Africa Region (WHO – AFRO). Established in 2005, AFENET is dedicated to helping Ministries of Health in Africa build strong, effective, sustainable programs and capacity to improve public health systems on the African continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: NSTOP Deputy Coordinator

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full time

Responsibilities
Technical Roles

• Provide strategic and technical support to all NSTOP Program areas
• Supervises the zonal coordinators and provides support for all NSTOP field activities
• Provides logistical and technical support for NSTOP and other immunization activities as needed
• Provide technical support to all Field Coordinators and senior field coordinators
• Provide support for all NSTOP field activities
• Provide logistical and technical support for AFP surveillance (including support for the National Surveillance Working Group)
• Monitor program progress including key performance indicators and impact indicators
• Provide technical support to NPHCDA and NCDC on Vaccine preventable diseases surveillance
• Supervise and mentor NFELTP Residents.

 Administrative roles:

• Ensures program monthly and quarterly reports are finalized and submitted to partners on time
• Coordinate NSTOP specific workshops as maybe necessary during national and international scientific conferences and other events
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization’s programmatic work.

Others:

• Assumes NSTOP Coordinator responsibilities in his/her absence or as otherwise directed by the coordinator
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Position Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Life Sciences, Allied Health Sciences with a Master of Public Health degree and 5-year field epidemiology training is required
• A PhD or professional fellowship in any of the above disciplines will be an advantage.

Prior Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of prior work experience on immunization activities – preferably polio eradication - or related public health programs working in collaboration with NGOs, UN organizations, Government agencies or Ministries.
• 3 years of such experience should be at leadership level.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Level IV (fluency) Speaking/ Writing in English is required
• Ability to write concise technical activity reports is required
• Working knowledge of routine immunization campaigns and practices, polio eradication strategies, and AFP surveillance
• Knowledge and understanding of local government structures and primary health care systems in Nigeria
• Experience working or interacting with nomadic and/or other migrant communities will be an advantage
• Incumbent is required to possess standard computer skills with experience in MS Word, MS Excel spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of CDC’s Epi-info statistical software and GPS/GIS technology will be an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure.

Functional Skills:

• Demonstrated project planning and management skills for organizing, planning and executing projects from conception through implementation.
• Excellent leadership skills include the capacity to organize people to achieve a shared goal
• Excellent diplomatic, representational, interpersonal and communication skills, including experience with successfully interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in technical and other professional settings.

Travel:

• Readiness to travel up to 50% of time mostly in northern Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2021.