Program Associate at a Health Systems Consulting Firm - Talent Lab Limited

Talent Lab Limited - Our client is a health systems consulting firm founded by professionals with decades of experience in health care and health system consulting with top-rated firms; as well as in design and management of large health care programs including health insurance programs, HIV care and treatment programs, maternal and child health programs and immunization programs. Their work seeks to chiefly benefit disadvantaged and under-served populations.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Associate

Location: Across Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Travel requirement: Up to 40% (Local)
Language proficiency: English and French (Both compulsory)

Role Summary

• The program analyst will provide technical and operational support for the execution of the program or as assigned on other Client Programs; this will involve day-to-day execution of all program workflows.

Technical Responsibilities
The Program Associate will collaborate with the in-country Nigerian team to provide technical assistance to health facilities and regional stakeholders to achieve the following:

• Support EPI teams in Nigeria to establish technical working groups with ToRs
• Support the regional teams in Nigeria to develop annual EPI workplans incorporating key interventions and facilitate quarterly workplan performance reviews
• Lead the engagement and onboarding of private facilities to provide RI services to communities
• Support the efficient management of vaccine supplies to maintain optimal stock levels and mitigate vaccine stock outs
• Engage regional stakeholders to ensure maximum participation in the implementation of proposed interventions
• Collate and analyze EPI data across key performance indicators to monitor and evaluate service delivery across facilities
• Develop project work plans, KPIs and implementation budgets.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in routine joint problem-solving sessions with Client team (Both international and Nigeria team)
• Provide routine updates and progress reports on the implementation of the program interventions.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Science or Social Science courses (degree in Public Health, or health related course is an added advantage)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Expanded program for Immunization (EPI) planning and implementation (critical requirement), Health system strengthening, Health program management, or a related field with demonstrated track record in successfully implementing and coordinating health programs, focusing on improving health system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Experience in data management, electronic reporting systems and data use for decision making.

Required Compentencies:

• Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French Languages. Communication skills include active listening, negotiation, and influence, giving and receiving critical feedback and public speaking;
• Average computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power point.
• Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
• Results oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytics.

Application Closing Date
18th September, 2024.