OPTIONS CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED (OCTOBER) JOBS

Options Consultancy Services Limited - The Maternal Newborn and Child health Programme (MNCH2) is a country led programme which aims to reduce maternal and child mortality in Northern Nigeria and it is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID). The MNCH programme is being implemented in six states in northern Nigeria: Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Yobe and Zamfara States.

Options Consultancy Services Limited with regards to The Maternal Newborn and Child health Programme (MNCH2) is currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Position: Accountability Coordinator

Location: Jigawa State - Nigeria.

Job Description:
Accountability Coordinator will be based in Jigawa State to contribute and work within a dynamic five (5) year programme called MNCH2.

Duties/Responsibilities:
The Accountability Coordinator in Jigawa will be responsible, under the guidance of the Accountability and Advocacy Advisor and their State Team Leader (STL), for ensuring that accountability mechanisms are strengthened, ensuring government and service providers deliver quality MNCH services through active public and broader stakeholder engagement.

Specific Responsibilities:
The Accountability Coordinator will make sure that:
Accountability structures on MNCH will be strengthened and will be the primary means through which resources at facilities and progress on maternal and newborn health care are tracked and acted upon
Ensure that Options? successful FHC model will be scaled up significantly, covering all MNCH2 states
Ensure on-going monitoring through monthly FHC reports, self-assessment reports and community scoring cards.
This includes quality assuring data and reports, highlighting key issues that need to be addressed to ensure good performance of and impact made by FHCs and ensure these are acted upon
Provide focused mentoring support, informed by individual FHC needs, both directly to FHCs or via CSOs/consultants who have been contracted to provide mentoring to FHCs
Ensure the facility scorecards will be shared through the accountability mechanisms and other forums at state level to facilitate data for decision making, encourage transparency on progress and advocate for improvements in the quality of services
Strengthen or establish State level accountability mechanisms including FHCs and existing networks and consisting of members who have the power to influence change beyond just the health sector
Liaise with stakeholders, including State and LGA level Government, CSOs, FHCs, civil society coalitions, and representatives of relevant development programmes
Ensure close and effective cooperation with other programme staff in their State team to make sure that MNCH2 strategies and approaches are delivered in a coherent and coordinated way, in line with logframe targets.

Qualifications/Requirements:
An advanced degree in public health or a relevant field
Minimum of 6 years of consulting and/or management experience in international health programmes for key health development partners, including, but not limited to, DFID, USAID, AusAID and the European Union
At least 3 years? experience providing expertise in the area of accountability and/or advocacy programmes in Nigeria, with a particular focus on strengthening communities
Demonstrated management, programme planning competency and effective communication skills
Understanding of accountability and advocacy principles and approaches
Experience in mentoring and training for different cadres of staff and partners
Excellent written and spoken English and Hausa
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work to deadlines
In depth understanding of the political, social, economic, and cultural context of Northern Nigeria.
A commitment to achieving effective and efficient delivery of essential health care for pregnant women, newborns and children, alongside routine immunisation
A commitment to ensuring that all Nigerian citizens, including women, the poorest and other marginalized groups, are able to have equal voice and participate in holding government accountable in the delivery of public services.
Being both an excellent leader and team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Salary/Remuneration :
In return we offer:
A friendly and team-based working environment
Opportunity to work with national and international colleagues
Vital contribution to improving maternal and newborn services in Northern Nigeria
The opportunity to truly "make a difference"
A competitive salary with benefits.

Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should click on link attached below to Apply:

Options Consultancy Services Limited - MNCH2 Job Application Link

NB:
There are no relocation allowances available for this position.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 20th October, 2015.

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