Palladium is seeking
qualified candidates for the position of a State Technical Director – Nigeria
IHP – Ebonyi.
About
Palladium
Palladium is a global
leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the
intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and
investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges.
With a team of more
than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of
over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most
importantly, people's lives.
State Technical
Director – Nigeria IHP - Ebonyi
Project Overview and
Role:
Primary Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Provide
leadership and technical expertise in high impact reproductive, maternal,
newborn, child, adolescent health, and nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services
that is sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of the State and
USAID.
- Provide
advice on the integration of these services into established service
delivery systems at different levels of care in the State.
- Collaborate
with other stakeholders, including other IHP states to apply lessons
learned, innovations and quality methods to ensure evidence-based
practices are translated to improved implementation of interventions.
- Provide
technical advice on the integration of RMNCAH+N into established
service delivery systems at different levels of care
- Collaborate
with other stakeholders, including other IHP states, to apply lessons
learned, innovations, and cutting-edge quality improvement methods to
translate best practices into improved implementation of interventions
- Provide
technical leadership to the building of local capacity using proven
training approaches and quality improvement methodologies.
- Provide
technical support to key stakeholders including review of technical
documents and provide input to relevant policies and strategies.
- Provide
technical leadership in the development of primary health care strategies
for the reduction of maternal, newborn and child morbidity and mortality.
- Identify
evidence-based innovative approaches to strengthen health systems
strengthening interventions including service delivery
- Provide
technical assistance to key stakeholders including review of technical
documents, and provide input to relevant policies and strategies
- Provide technical
assistance and advice on the relevant latest health developments,
publications, and other information generation activities being undertaken
both in Nigeria and globally
- Supervise
Technical Advisors as needed.
- Coordinate
closely with other USAID activities and development partner programs in
the State.
- Contribute
to and coordinate with the program’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
team on activities to ensure that the program meets set targets in
accordance with national and USG standards.
- Represent
program at state level stakeholder meetings and technical working groups
in relation to RMNCAH+N and related technical areas.
Management
- Contribute
to annual work planning, training plans and quarterly reports and other
required technical reports.
- Provide
leadership on the timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program
activities and results.
- Advocate
and ensure quality program implementation consistent with MOH Nigerian
Guidelines, global best practices and USAID Nigerian Strategic Directions
including advice on relevant latest health developments &
publications.
- Coordinate
the evaluation of program progress against deliverables on a quarterly
basis.
- With the
Integrated Primary Health Care Advisors, oversee program design,
implementation, quality assurance and monitoring of work plan.
- Coordinate
with the other members of the technical team and NGO partners to develop
and implement feasible facility and community-based approaches.
- Perform
other duties as assigned by supervisor which contribute to the achievement
of program goals.
- All other
duties and tasks as assigned.
Required
Qualifications:
The State Technical Director must be a proven leader in the field of
RMNCAH+N with senior-level management experience in public health
programs. S/he must be well recognized by the reproductive, maternal, newborn,
child, adolescent health, and nutrition (RMNCAH+N) community in Nigeria.
The Technical Director must be intimately familiar with the primary
health care context in Nigeria and have in-country experience with USAID
programs. Additional qualifications include:
- An
experienced Clinician (preferably A medical doctor or Nurse Midwife); with
specialization in Public Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pediatrics or
related field. (An MPH, Phd or other advanced degree in related area would
be an advantage).
- Significant
experience in donor-funded implementing projects (preferably with USAID)
- Significant
project management experience in complex, fast-paced implementation
environment with track record of demonstrable results
- Experience
providing Health System Strengthening and support across the 6 WHO
building blocks and improving healthcare access
- Minimum
of 10 years working experience in the areas of RMNCAH+N
- Familiarity
with the FMOH, SMOH, NPHCDA, or SPHCDA structures and functions
- Demonstrated
expertise in working directly with host-country senior government
officials and policy makers in health.
- Strong
skills in leadership, design, implementation and monitoring of program
components; e.g., services, training, quality improvement, advocacy and
coordination.
- Demonstrated
capacity to develop technical materials and providing training to improve
service delivery, advocacy and resource mobilization for expanding
RMNCAH+N.
- Strong
verbal, listening, writing, and intrapersonal skills essential for
effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a
broad range of activities
- Strong
ability to multi-task will be highly desirable.
- Fluent in
English, (written and oral communication)
- Willingness
to travel throughout Nigeria as necessary.
Method
of Application
Interested and
qualified applicants should follow the link below to submit CV and application
letter:
Please submit your CV
and brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability in
line with the requirements of the position. Applications will be assessed on a
rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Location:
Ebonyi state, Nigeria
Deadline:
Not Specified
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