Program Assistant - Consultant at Technical Advice Connect Limited / GTE

Technical Advice Connect Limited/GTE (TA Connect) is a non-profit organization registered in 2021 and based in Nigeria to bring innovative solutions to the provision of Technical Assistance (TA) services across Africa. TA Connect was established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to deliver tailored and cohesive support for states in Nigeria by strengthening their PHC systems and enhancing PHC service delivery. As an innovative platform, we respond to state TA priorities to promote sustainable improvements in state Primary Healthcare (PHC) systems’ performance and increase uptake of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Assistant - Consultant

Location: Kano

Job Description (JD) / Scope of Work (SOW)

• This job description (JD) / scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Program Assistant of a health system strengthening project that will be implemented by Technical Advice Connect LTD/GTE (TAConnect), a non-profit organization registered and based in Nigeria to bring innovative solutions to the provision of Technical Assistance (TA) services to states in Nigeria.

Background

• TAConnect was established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to deliver tailored and cohesive support to states in Nigeria by strengthening their PHC systems and enhancing PHC service delivery.
• As an innovative platform, we respond to state TA priorities to promote sustainable improvements in state Primary Healthcare (PHC) systems’ performance and increase uptake of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services. We value trust and transparency, excellence, teamwork, respect, innovation, and sustainability, in all our program operations and stakeholder engagement.
• The Program Assistant will support the Program Coordinator to oversee daily program operations and coordination of Accelerating uptake of rotavirus vaccine project in Kano State, a project that aims to reduce diarrhea infection among children under five in high burden communities. He/she will collaborate with the other program teams to ensure seamless implementation of the project in Kano State.
• He/she will supervise and track program implementation and support stakeholders’ engagement to ensure that program implementation is harmonized and integrated in the state.
• He/she will also ensure adherence to TAConnects’ corporate and field office policies, donor regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Support the program coordinator and other teams in activity planning and implementation, program monitoring and evaluation, including pipeline analysis, and budget tracking, to ensure timely implementation of activities.
• Support the efficiency and effectiveness of all project activities to guarantee the quality of service provision and alignment to relevant standards, including financial and programmatic oversight, and regular on-site supervisory visits.
• Support robust stakeholders’ engagement that ensures synergy with other existing interventions and programs to foster sustainability and scalability, as well as ensure the state is in the driver's seat of the entire program management cycle from program design through implementation to evaluation.
• Support the review of all programmatic and technical training plans to ensure the goals and objectives are clear, the target audience is identified, and a training module is prepared. Also, ensure all training reports as prepared, reviewed, and filed appropriately.
• Support advocacy efforts to state government to commit more resources to immunization programs through budgetary allocations in the state Annual Operational Plan (AOP) and other funding streams.
• Support the state and community-level demand creation through HCD-tailored SBCC interventions to promote the uptake of immunization and vaccines and leveraging on CHIPS, WDCs, and other community-level initiatives.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in public administration, public health, Health Financing, Health Economics, social sciences, management or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience, with at least 2 years related experience in core project management and providing program support in health-related programs, PHC systems, and enhancing PHC service delivery. Experience on a Health System Strengthening or RMNCAH+N project is an added advantage.
• Strong program development/management background with analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions with keen attention to detail, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet demanding timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard practices and procedures, receive general instructions and supervision on work progress, and make a significant contribution to end results with resourcefulness to identify, resolve problems, and make timely decisions.
• Time management skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Adaptable to change, and flexible with duties and hours.
• Ability to consistently meet multiple deadlines and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within Nigeria.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Hausa are required.

Supervision:

• The Program Assistant will report directly to Program Coordinator

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment

• This will be for One (1) year with a possibility of extension depending on the availability of resources.

Application Closing Date
14th February 2023.