Program Officer - Health at Haske Humanitarian Aid Initiative (HHAI) - 3 Openings

Haske Humanitarian Aid Initiative (HHAI) is a government-registered and recognized Woman-Led and Youth-driven National Non-Governmental Organization (NNGO) founded in 2022. Our mission is to save lives and alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable children, adolescents (lower and older), young people, women, and people with disabilities (PWD). We maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of manmade crises, and natural disasters, among those affected by them, as well as prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations, and promote their rights in society. We have implemented various donor and self-funded projects/activities in several areas of humanitarian needs among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities. We are actively present in Northeast (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe States) Nigeria. HHAI employs a multi-sectorial stakeholder-engagement and community-inclusion approach to the implementation of all her programs and activities, and is well experienced in advocacy, influencing, awareness creation and behavioral change programming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer - Health

Locations: Adamawa, Borno and Yobe
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• The successful candidate must be a qualified and registered Nurse or person with background on Health, with skills to coordinate care for every patient.
• He/she will be responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members.

Responsibilities
Program quality and development:

• The Health Program officer will be responsible for overall leadership, implementation, and oversight of HHAI Health program.
• Provide leadership in the development of a coherent strategy for the implementation of innovative and quality health programming informed by the Nigeria context in line with the HHAI Nigeria Strategic Plan (2022 to 2027).
• Develop strategic frameworks that demonstrate and promote health sensitivity of other sector approaches in both humanitarian and transitional programming in Nigeria.
• Develop and lead in implementing a Health capacity-building plan for the Nigeria country team, MoH, volunteers, collaborates etc. including performance planning, on-job training, and coaching.
• Lead the development and use of health intervention-implementation frameworks and Standard Operating Procedures including selection of appropriate modalities, service providers, data collection, targeting criteria, beneficiary selection, activity and product quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation ensuring use and compliance with HHAI standards, international best practices and Ministry of Health and WHO/UNICEF.
• Provide technical and operational guidance for quality and timely implementation of Health interventions against set program objectives, targets, and work plans.
• Coordinate resources and team skills effectively to ensure quality and harmonized implementation of health activities
• Lead in designing and refining the health delivery approaches most appropriate to the Nigeria context and sector standards.
• Coordinate with and support other technical advisors for the inclusion of health-sensitive interventions to address needs across sectors including health, cash, food security and WASH.
• Conduct regular field visits to support and mentor health teams and activities
• Support HR and Program teams in the recruitment and capacity building of health staffs.
• Contribute to the retention and growth of existing health programming for HHAI- Nigeria country program
• Actively design and draft health programme concepts, proposals, and budgets.
• Coordinate the Timely preparation of quality health intervention reports.

Program quality and development:

• The Health Program officer will be responsible for overall leadership, implementation, and oversight of HHAI Health program.
• Provide leadership in the development of a coherent strategy for the implementation of innovative and quality health programming informed by the Nigeria context in line with the HHAI Nigeria Strategic Plan (2022 to 2027).
• Develop strategic frameworks that demonstrate and promote health sensitivity of other sector approaches in both humanitarian and transitional programming in Nigeria.
• Develop and lead in implementing a Health capacity-building plan for the Nigeria country team, MoH, volunteers, collaborates etc. including performance planning, on-job training, and coaching.
• Lead the development and use of health intervention-implementation frameworks and Standard Operating Procedures including selection of appropriate modalities, service providers, data collection, targeting criteria, beneficiary selection, activity and product quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation ensuring use and compliance with HHAI standards, international best practices and Ministry of Health and WHO/UNICEF.
• Provide technical and operational guidance for quality and timely implementation of Health interventions against set program objectives, targets, and work plans.
• Coordinate resources and team skills effectively to ensure quality and harmonized implementation of health activities
• Lead in designing and refining the health delivery approaches most appropriate to the Nigeria context and sector standards.
• Coordinate with and support other technical advisors for the inclusion of health-sensitive interventions to address needs across sectors, including health, cash, food security, and WASH.
• Conduct regular field visits to support and mentor health teams and activities
• Support HR and Program teams in the recruitment and capacity-building of health staff.
• Contribute to the retention and growth of existing health programming for HHAI- Nigeria country program
• Actively design and draft health programme concepts, proposals, and budgets.
• Coordinate the timely preparation of quality health intervention reports.

Job Holder Entry Requirements
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):
Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Health with extensive experience in Health programming. A master’s degree is an added advantage
• At least 2 years continuous experience with technical design and implementation of Health programming, 1 year must be in a humanitarian response in a complex context
• Experience managing humanitarian relief and/or transitional programs in areas affected by large scale displacements due to conflict and chronic food and Health insecurity
• Demonstrated experience in program management, project design and use of project design tools

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

• Commitment to women’s rights and HHAI’s vision, mission, and values, including sensitivity to cultural settings
• Proven technical competence in MIYCN, CMAM, MAMI, IYCF-E and Surge approaches in complex humanitarian emergencies
• Demonstrated theoretical knowledge and applied experience using integrated approaches and systems thinking.
• Demonstrated experience of capacity strengthening for improved Health-specific and Health- sensitive programming.
• Experience with use of relevant sector assessment tools (e.g., SMART, SQUEAC, rapid needs assessments - including IYCF-E -, KAP and Barrier Analysis)
• Experience in negotiating and establishing partnerships for implementing Health interventions.
• Demonstrated competence in finding solutions to complex problems and delivering results Strong influencing and representation skills with multiple stakeholders
• Strong program/technical and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
• Aptitude to adapt to a different context regarding security, culture, climate, or health issue, demonstrated by experience outside of country of origin
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Fluency in English required. Hausa and Kanuri are an asset.
• Standards of Professional Conduct especially on integrity, service, and accountability
• Female candidates with local understanding of the context and culture are highly encouraged to apply
• Willingness to travel in the field at least 50% of your time
• Ability to build strong working relationships for partnerships.

Key Behaviors:

• Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
• Social and receptive (active listener).
• High degree of integrity.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.
• Pro-active and ready to take initiative.
• Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.
• High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to undertake extensive field trips
• within PCO working area.

Internal:

• Program Coordinator
• Other thematic area Coordinators
• Finance and Support Services team
• Various staff based in all HHAI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, PDA, HEALTH, finance, PPA)

External:

• Partners
• Consultants
• Service Providers/Stakeholders (Other NGOs)
• Government agencies
• Community leaders/CBOs

Application Closing Date
22nd December, 2023 (11.59 PM).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Or
Send their CV, Cover Letter and other “Necessary” documents ONLY in PDF format for this application to the HR Coordinator via: [email protected] using “PROGRAM OFFICER HEALTH 2023” as the subject of the email.  

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be reviewed
• Only one application email should be submitted as multiple submission will be tantamount to automatic disqualification
• However, applications submitted before this date will be reviewed on a rolling-basis
• By submitting your Application for this position, you agreed to HHAI Policies and ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse
• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
• Care Best Initiative (HHAI) provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Qualified women and persons with special needs are strongly encouraged to apply.