Project Lead - Accelerating the Expanded Adoption of RMNCH Innovations (AEARI) at an Indigenous Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. We arean organization built on strong core values and we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Lead - Accelerating the Expanded Adoption of RMNCH Innovations (AEARI)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Grant duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Job Summary

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities.
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals, as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on.

Job Purpose

• The incumbent is responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring of AEARI implementation activities in Lagos state. S/he will support the Lagos state government to carry out the rapid assessment and activation of designated AEARI sites, supporting capacity building, and developing implementation plans to enroll more women into the clinics.
• S/he must provide leadership on RMNCAH+N high-impact interventions, state-of-the-art, gender sensitive approaches to improve uptake and access to RMNCAH+N services, technical support in developing and implementing strategies, and support for strengthening linkages between sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health services, and GBV intervention and community awareness programs.
• They must also provide medical and technical expertise for RMNCAH+N scale-up, strengthen in-facility service provision of nutritional screening and immunization support, and contribute to the development of guidelines and standards to support program implementation.
• This role will require close collaboration with the state activities for improving the health and well-being of adolescent girls and young women and key populations in the 20 LGAs in Lagos.
• The incumbent will also lead technical, programmatic and administrative support to the grant, including but not limited to technical writing, data analysis, facilitating financial requests and ensuring the judicious use of all available resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Lagos State AEARI Senior Officer will provide technical oversight to all aspects of grant implementation, including rapid site assessments, site activation, capacity building, quality improvement activities and documentation of implementation outputs.
• S/he will provide technical support for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities, strategies and policies around RMNCAH+N with particular focus on integrating post GBV support services into maternal and child health in designated sites across the target LGAs in the state.
• The incumbent will provide programmatic support to the grant, including strategic state engagement, resource and staff allocation, development of monthly and quarterly workplans and performance monitoring.
• The Senior Officer will ensure the grant enjoys a high level of stakeholder engagement and support by providing high-level coordination and engagement with the Lagos State Ministry of Health
• (LSMoH), The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), Community gatekeepers, religious leaders and other key stakeholders for smooth implementation.
• Support the Lagos state government to strengthen linkages and integration between sexual and reproductive health (SRH), Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) services and HIV/AIDS programs, working closely with other stakeholders and implementation partners active in the state.
• Oversee the administrative aspects of state implementation of the AEARI, including developing logistic plans and ensuring timely retirements of financial transactions, leading partnership and networking collaboratives for sustainable resource mobilization and accountable allocation of funds for optimal program achievements.
• Coordinate the implementation of the adolescent AEARI package of care, including adolescent-specific FP and post-abortal care for teen mums, working closely with the Lagos state government and other members of the CIHP Lagos state team, including the PMTCT, Pediatrics and Adolescents focal persons.
• Ensure routine analysis and utilization of gender disaggregated data to identify gaps in access and uptake to ultimately improve service delivery of high impact MNH interventions in Lagos state.
• Provide technical supervision state-led cohesive approaches and interventions geared towards holistic improvement of maternal and newborn outcomes in Lagos State.
• Perform other duties as assigned as necessitated by program needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Degree in Nursing/Midwifery, Medicine, or Public Health
• At least 7 years’ post-NYSC clinical experience in RMNCAH plus at least 3 years of supervisory, management or leadership responsibilities.
• Robust clinical experience in maternal and child health service provision in Nigeria. Work experience and familiarity with GoN structures in Lagos state will be an added advantage.
• Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in providing group Antenatal and Postnatal Care Services
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Superior proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and remote conferencing software.
• Experience in training and capacity building
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English. The ability to speak a local language will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
27th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV & suitability statement (not more than 200 words indicating position and location in Microsoft Word format) to: projectrecruitment255@gmail.com using the Job Title, Location and Applicant Full name (e.g. "COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU") as the subject of the mail.
And
Click here to apply online

Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.
• This organization does not charge any fees for the submission of job applications and interviews.