Young Innovation Officer (Midwives / Nurses / Social Works) at Society for Family Health (SFH) - Kano

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organization’s in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers, Children Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Novartis NCD, among other international donors.

We are currently recruiting qualified persons to fill the position below in response to our organizational growth:

Job Title: Young Innovation Officer (Midwife / Nurse / Social Work)

Job ID: sfh-53782
Location: Kano
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Duration: Fixed Term
Department: Programs

Job Profile

• The Young Innovation Officers will support the design and state-specific innovations and program adaptations in the field.
• They will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team to design, test, and adapt. Their deliverables will span Design & adaptation, Surveys, and documentation.
• They will be supervised by the Regional Coordinators and managed by the BCC Specialist They will also act as advocates for AYSRH in their states and influence policy on ASRH programming these states.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Lead/ Co-ordinate the Youth - Adult partnership in the multidisciplinary team (bringing in young person’s perspective) for the A360 Amp design phase
• Attend the Insight gathering workshop (Boot camp).
• Participation in daily insight gathering and download of information and Participation in daily debrief meetings.
• Lead and Ensure visibility for the project activities in the state - routine and Special activities within SFH and with external stakeholders
• Co-ordinate the Commemoration of Special National/ World/ UN days in the states.
• Co-ordinate and document state adaptive implementation as well as learnings.
• Liaise with Regional Coordinator / PA to identify and document implementation gaps that stem from advocacy needs in the Community, L.G.A and State levels.
• Participation in synthesis workshops to identify themes/points of convergence and design opportunities.
• Leverage existing structures/systems (e.g. Conferences, TWG meetings, etc.) to facilitate a network of AYSRH youth advocates.
• Actively participate in State AYSRH meetings along with RC and PA.
• Lead Program/project Surveys and evaluations in the state: Mystery client, Client satisfaction surveys, Client Exit Interviews, Process Evaluations, PAR, Cost Evaluation, and other program Evaluation.
• Co-ordinate tracking and Reporting of referrals from all digital platforms to providers and Facilities for Counselling and/ or Services.
• Coordinate WhatsApp Group and other Digital Solutions in the state/ field.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a First Degree in Nursing or Midwifery (for states), Social Sciences and Humanities, Mass Communication and Digital Communication for HQ. Multitask, mentor, and work with minimal supervision
• A minimum of one (1) year post-NYSC experience in volunteering, or an equivalent NGO role
• Not more than 23 years of age at the date of application.
• Project implementation for service delivery.
• Basic supervision and monitoring for service delivery.
• Documentation and reporting.
• Health commodity tracking.
• Understanding of NGO space.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of ASRH issues.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Resourcefulness and creativity
• Documentation
• Customer focused
• Drive for continuous growth

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2023.