STTA Consultant - Nurse Leadership Project at Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN)

The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research is an indigenous, non-profit organization that promotes best practices in health care delivery, medical training and research using locally adapted models of health systems strengthening. CCCRN has established a formidable presence in Nigeria. With the headquarters in Federal Capital Territory and field offices in its operational states, CCCRN built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) Consultant - Nurse Leadership Project

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 90 days

Position Overview

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) Consultant to provide expertise in a proposed Nurse Leadership Project.
• The consultant will work closely with project stakeholders to assess training needs, design and deliver capacity-building interventions and support the development of nurse leaders within the healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct Needs Assessment:

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of nurse leadership capacity within healthcare institutions.
• Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities related to nurse leadership, management, and professional development.

Design Capacity-Building Interventions:

• Develop a tailored capacity-building plan based on the needs assessment findings and project objectives.
• Design training modules, workshops, and resources to enhance nurse leadership skills, strategic planning, team management, and decision-making.

Deliver Training and Workshops:

• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars for nurse leaders and healthcare teams on topics such as leadership principles, communication, conflict resolution, and change management.
• Utilize interactive and participatory methodologies to engage participants and promote knowledge retention.

Provide Technical Assistance:

• Offer ongoing technical assistance, coaching, and mentorship to nurse leaders and teams to reinforce learning and support implementation of best practices.
• Collaborate with project staff and partners to address emerging challenges, share lessons learned, and promote continuous improvement.

Monitor and Evaluate:

• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools to assess the impact of capacity-building interventions on nurse leadership effectiveness, job performance, and organizational outcomes.
• Collect and analyze data to measure progress, identify success factors, and make evidence-based recommendations for program refinement.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare comprehensive reports, case studies, and documentation of training activities, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Communicate findings, best practices, and recommendations to project stakeholders, donors, and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in capacity development, training, and leadership development within the healthcare sector.
• Strong understanding of nurse leadership principles, healthcare management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs, workshops, and capacity-building interventions.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies and data analysis techniques.
• Experience working in international development projects or with donor-funded programs (USAID experience is an asset).
• Commitment to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in capacity development initiatives.

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2024.