Program Officer at Jhpiego Nigeria

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Job ID: 2024-5769
Location: Abuja  
Category: International Positions 
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The Program Officer (RMNCH) will play a key role in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health programs in a new BMGF funded project through TA Connect in Nasarawa and Bauchi state.
• The candidate will work closely with stakeholders, healthcare providers, and community partners to ensure the successful execution of RMNCH interventions.
• The Program Officer will be responsible for program coordination, community engagement, MNCH trainings and supervision to contribute to the overall improvement of RMNCH outcomes in implementation states.  H/She is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with Jhpiego and its partners in the assigned state.
• This includes assisting with development of work plans, managing Grants and sub-recipient Implementing agencies; managing State, LGA, and Community and facility level stakeholders; other partners and donors regarding implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and monitoring of state micro plans and budgets; coordinate internal business processes that effectively connect program operations with program implementation; ensure appropriate program monitoring and programmatic reporting to the Country Office.
• Collaborate with the Senior Program Officer and other team members to design and implement RMNCH programs in the states state.
• Coordinate with healthcare facilities, community organizations, and government agencies to facilitate the delivery of RMNCH services using various capacity building skills.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to healthcare workers and community health volunteers involved in RMNCH initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans to assess program impact and effectiveness.
• Support community engagement activities to raise awareness about RMNCH and promote positive health-seeking behaviors.
• Support in trainings, mentoring and supervision of healthcare workers in the areas of RMNCH.
• Coordinate the development of monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as human-interest stories, bulletins, factsheets, technical briefs, abstracts; disseminating best practices and other relevant publication related to the project interventions.
• Remain informed on the current programs in the RMNCH fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the STL.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or related Health Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing health programs, preferably in RMNCH.
• Knowledge of the healthcare landscape in Nasarawa and Bauchi state.
• Certified trainer around BemONC, PPFP, PAC, ENCC
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data management tools.
• Ability to travel within Nasarawa and Bauchi state as needed.

Required Abilities/Skills:

• Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation.
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations.
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Ability to travel frequently to facilities across the state
• References will be required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.