FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position below:
Job Title: Gender and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Coordinator
Job ID: 18114
Location: Cross River
Project Summary
The FHI 360 Four Pillars PLUS project in Nigeria aims to improve the quality and relevance of secondary education for girls and boys and boost retention rates in Calabar Educational Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria. The project works through the strategies of adolescent career and life mentoring, teacher professional development, and community engagement to address the complex barriers to education and health for girls and boys. The PLUS component focuses on strengthening Adolescent Reproductive Health Education, addressing Early Pregnancy, Early Marriage and School-Related Gender-Based Violence. This is a 4 year project with funds provided annually.
Job Summary / Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Project Director, the Four Pillars PLUS Gender and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Coordinator will be responsible for organizing training workshops for supported Primary Healthcare Centers’ staff on Youth-friendly health services and ASRH; providing post-training implementation support to PHCs; and overseeing the activities of project school health clubs.
- In addition, s/he will support the Gender Mentors Coordinator in identifying mentors and organizing mentor training workshops for a number of girls’ and boys’ mentors in project schools, ensuring that mentoring sessions in project schools are being executed as planned and cover topics that are most relevant to the beneficiaries’ lives.
- S/he will also support the Community Mobilization Coordinator in the implementation of community activities related to ASRH.
- The Gender and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Coordinator will assist in the development of monthly/quarterly/annual report and work plan preparation and provide support to the Project Director as may be required.
Essential Job Functions
- Undertake development of training contents and processes for Youth-friendly health services
- Undertake regular monitoring and observation visits to PHCs to support and provide feedback and guidance on adolescent engagement;
- Ensure a monitoring and evaluation plan is in place to measure results of ASRH-related interventions
- Work closely with the Gender Mentors Coordinator to monitor mentoring sessions, conduct mentors training, and develop strategies for improving delivery of mentoring sessions
- Ensure the establishment/reactivation of health clubs in project schools
- Use and adapt the three FHI 360 Guides to Mentoring on Life Skills, HIV/AIDS and Transitioning from School to Work to the relevant Nigerian context;
- Support the implementation of the Family Life and HIV Education (FLHE) curriculum in project schools;
- Help raise awareness on the impact of early pregnancy-early marriage on girls’ lives and the health and future of their children;
- Establish referral linkages between project schools and supported Primary Healthcare centers for YFHS;
- Support project schools to commemorate international days relevant to ASRH
- Conduct Gender and ASRH sensitization campaigns to continue raising community awareness about their roles, duties and expectations vis à vis the adolescent boys and girls
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Gender Studies, Social Science, Medical Sciences (Anatomy & Physiology) Education, or equivalent;
- At least 5 years’ experience in the fields of gender and adolescent sexual and reproductive health with expertise in School-related Gender-Based Violence;
- Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
- Must be computer literate (MS Office Package/Internet, etc.)
- Must be able to provide three references from previous employment or university;
Remuneration
Very competitive compensation package.
Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- FHI 360 is an Equal opportunity employer
- FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.