THE NIGERIAN URBAN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INITIATIVE (9 HOT SLOTS) JOBS

The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) is a five year (2009 – 2014) project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that aims to increase the use of modern family planning (FP) methods among the urban poor in the six cities of Abuja FCT, Ibadan, Kaduna, Ilorin, Benin City, and Zaria by at least 20 percentage points. NURHI is part of a broader Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (other sites include India, Kenya, and Senegal).

The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Phase 2 is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals to contribute to improved maternal health and reduced child mortality through increased modern contraceptive use in selected sites for the Phase 2 Project in Nigeria.

Position 1: Program Operations/Logistics Assistant

Location: Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Description:
The Program Operations/Logistics Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and Logistics assistance to the NURHI project Operations and office staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Coordinate the various NURHI program staff and liaise with program Operations assistants at the field offices as needed for efficient operations of NURHI office (including maintaining up-to-date program calendar of sites and HO),
Respond promptly to field-based staff requests for information, documents or assistance. Maintain organized files on all project-related materials, reports and documents (program operations).
Assist to format, edit, photocopy and disseminate documents and presentations as needed.
Organize, plan and coordinate NURHI events and logistics for meetings, seminars, workshops and other events as needed.
Take minutes of management and staff meetings and share and ensure implementation of follow-up actions.
Serve on the NURHI procurement committee.
Update staff/consultants/STTAs movement log (databank including CVs, telephone, etc.
Collate and regularly update NURHI program activity calendars including key national events.
Share and keep trip reports of staff/STTAs/Consultants (both Local and International).
Manage NURHI project and partners correspondence including circulation and reminders.
Manage Project Director/Deputy Project Director itineraries
Identify, inspect, shortlist hotel venues, and negotiate rates, for NURHI meetings.
Attend to any other jobs as may be assigned by the NURHI management and Technical Advisors.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum of First degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Programme Management or related field
Experience working in an office, preferably a NGO environment.
Great organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong writing, typing and computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power point)

Position 2: Program Operations/Logistics Assistant

Locations: Kaduna and Ibadan - Nigeria.

Slot: 2

Job Description:
The Program Operations/Logistics Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and Logistics assistance to the NURHI project Operations and office staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Coordinate the various NURHI program staff and liaise with program Operations assistants at the field offices as needed for efficient operations of NURHI office (including maintaining up-to-date program calendar of sites and HO),
Respond promptly to field-based staff requests for information, documents or assistance. Maintain organized files on all project-related materials, reports and documents (program operations).
Assist to format, edit, photocopy and disseminate documents and presentations as needed.
Organize, plan and coordinate NURHI events and logistics for meetings, seminars, workshops and other events as needed.
Take minutes of management and staff meetings and share and ensure implementation of follow-up actions.
Serve on the NURHI procurement committee.
Update staff/consultants/STTAs movement log (databank including CVs, telephone, etc.,
Collate and regularly update NURHI program activity calendars including key national events.
Share and keep trip reports of staff/STTAs/Consultants (both Local and International).
Manage NURHI project and partners correspondence including circulation and reminders.
Manage Project Director/Deputy Project Director itineraries
Identify, inspect, shortlist hotel venues, and negotiate rates, for NURHI meetings.
Attend to any other jobs as may be assigned by the NURHI management and Technical Advisors.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum of First degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Programme Management or related field
Experience working in an office, preferably a NGO environment.
Great organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong writing, typing and computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power point).

Position 3: Demand Generation Advisor

Location: Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Description:
The Demand Generation Advisor will work closely with the DPD to provide technical vision, leadership, and guidance to the behavior change communication program activities whilst also reporting to the PD.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide direction and supervision in all aspects of Behavior Change Communication (8CC) strategy development, implementation and evaluation for project BCC activities including urban communication initiatives, mass media, health provider interpersonal communication, community mobilization, materials development for family planning/birth spacing knowledge, awareness, use and demand generation for contraceptive methods;
Liaise with NURHI field office staff to oversee the development and coordination of demand generation and 8CC activities;
Work with NURHI partners and staff to help foster community engagement and participation through the development of community mobilization approaches and necessary Interpersonal Communication and Counseling (IPCC) strategies that are specific for urban settings;
Use research data and information to inform programmatic directions arid decision making;
Provide proactive program management to ensure timely compliance with project milestones;
Collaborate with NURHI partners and liaise with the key stakeholders to exchange best BCC practices for family planning and harmonization of activities;
Represent the NURHI Project in technical working group meetings;
Write reports and document success stories relating to the project interventions; and
Perform other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Master’s degree in Communication, Public Health or Social Sciences
At least Five to Ten years experience working in the field of health communication, mass media and SBCC activity implementation
Flexibility to travel throughout Nigeria and internationally as needed for the project
Strong organizational, interpersonal, strategic technical leadership and management skills
Solid experience in implementing innovative behavior change communication
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel. Word and Power point)
Partnership, Networking and Team building skills
Experience of working in integrated supply and demand projects will be of added advantage.

Position 4: Research and M & E Officer

Location: Lagos State - Nigeria.

Job Description:
The Research and Monitoring & Evaluation (R, M&E) Officer will work with project field staff under the administrative supervision of the State Team Leader, and the Technical guidance (supervision) of the NURHI Snr.
Technical Research and M&EA dvisor and to coordinate NURHI project M&E and research activities in the selected project sites at the respective state.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Work with supervisors to develop or assist in the development of data collection and necessary data collection tools and training to support the research, monitoring and evaluation of NURHI project activities;
Assist with the development and monitoring of research related contracts and consultancies;
Collect data from staff and beneficiaries for use in quarterly and annual reports;
Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of data collected during formative studies and operations research activities as needed;
Complete regular data analysis reports that track NURHI activities progress against performance indicators;
Conduct desk research using a variety of sources to meet information needs of NURHl project staff and advisors;
Develop and maintain an office library/resource center with materials and documents relevant to program operations; and
Perform other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Bachelors degree in Public health, Statistics or Social Sciences (Masters-level degree preferred)
3-5 years experience managing research projects, databases and routine analysis of National Health Management Information(NHMIS)related data.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and management skills
Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
Solid experience developing and managing databases
Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and database software (Epilnfo, SPSS, State)
Experience working on and reporting on its indicators
Language Requirement:
English fluency (oral and written)
Fluency in local language will be an added advantage

Position 5: Health System Strengthening/Service Delivery Advisor

Location: Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Description:
The Health System Strengthening Advisor (Service Delivery Advisor) will take the lead in improving management and system performance at the National, State, LGA, and health facilities level, while supporting linkages to communities of focus for the NURHI project.
He/she will work very closely with the policy makers, facilities, providers and stakeholders in both the public and private sector of the Nigerian Health System.
In collaboration with core partner on SERVICE DELIVERY and with support from the NURHI technical team, the Health System Advisor will identify problems affecting the access, quality, and efficiency of reproductive health services and identify/apply solutions.
His/her primary focus will be strengthening the capacity of the urban providers in planning, financial management, monitoring the performance in service delivery, quality assurance, collection, analysis, and use of data.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Advanced degree in Medicine, Public Health or Social Science required;
Fifteen years of experience in policy, planning, management and implementation of health programs;
Must have experience in health system strengthening, delivery of health services, health care financing, analysis and use of data, management and capacity building of human resources. and tracking client satisfaction;
Must be familiar with reproductive health, Family planning public-private partnership in health service delivery;
Must be able to identify problems and find solution and have experience in delivery of technical assistance and supervising technical assistance team;
Must have excellent diplomatic, communication, team building & facilitation skills and be a creative and strategic thinker.

Position 6: Deputy Project Director

Location: Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Description:
The Deputy Project Director (DPD) will support the Project Director (PD) to ensure successful implementation of the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative Phase 2.
The DPD will assist the PD in the Management and Operations oversight of all program elements ensuring that all components are well integrated to meet the desired goals.
This position requires strong leadership, managerial skills, a high level of independent action, and a focus innovation and strategic direction.
The DPD will have a deep understanding of behavior change communication (demand generation) related to family planning and reproductive health, with a strong grasp of the key technical elements that go into increasing use of modem contraceptives (CPR).
He/She will have the ability to respond swiftly to the demands of working within a challenging environment with multitasking skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist to provide technical leadership and oversight for the overall project management and operations
Assist to ensure program elements are integrated and synergistic
Ensure the sound programmatic and fiscal health of the project
Represent NURHI Phase 2 at the National and International level
Other duties as assigned by the Project Director

Supervisory Responsibilities:
The DPD will report to the PD whilst working closely with the PD to provide leadership to all project staff.
The DPD will oversee the smooth management of the program and will ensure technical coordination across project components.
The DPD will also provide oversight and guidance to the NURHI Project State Team Leaders, the demand generation Advisor and other Technical Advisors on need basis.
The DPD will assist the PD to provide supervision in cooperation with the Sub-Contracted Partner Organizations and other partnerships with government, donors, and stakeholders when the need arises.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Master’s degree (M.Sc.) or equivalent; with fifteen years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
MSC or MPH with extensive experience in behavior change communications programming and in reproductive health.
Experienced project manager with over 15 years’ experience in technical, financial and administrative oversight.
Skilled manager with ability to oversee and motivate staff for sound, effective, results based programming. Experience with management of evidence and result based programming. Experience with programs rapidly going to scale will be an added advantage.

Competencies and Specific Skills Required:
Ability to work in fast-paced dynamic environment with multiple partners in both demand and supply related interventions.
Flexible and independent.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel. MS PowerPoint, and other standard software.

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and general public.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Specific vision abilities may be required.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The DPD will travel to multiple cities and slum areas by airplanes and cars, and will be expected to travel internationally.

Position 7: Program Officer – Service Delivery

Locations: Lagos and Ibadan - Nigeria.

Slot: 2

Job Description:
The Program Officer – Service Delivery is responsible for providing programmatic support to the NURHI 2 project, especially in the area of Service Delivery, health systems strengthening including FP commodities Logistics management and other related areas as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor and NURHI Management.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Service Delivery advisor to ensure smooth implementation of ,health system strengthening related activities at NURHI selected sites.
Ensure proactive management of contraceptive commodities to ensure smooth supply to the NURHI supported public health facilities by maintaining close contact with the respective FP coordinators.
supervisors and providers within the high volume sites.
Provide support for the in! outreach service related activities
Support in-house preparation, documentation and implementation of HSS activities.
Liaise with the respective program assistants through the STL to provide up to date information on HSS,,
Work closely with the NURHI 2 M&E am to ensure that relevant data are documented especially up to date information on the NURHI monitor.
Submit a monthly report based on all activities for the month
Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum of first degree in Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, Public Health or any related degree in Health Sciences, from a recognized Institution.
Experience working Reproductive Health/Family planning, preferably a NGO environment or international donor organization/project in a closely related position.
Hardworking, innovative and dynamic with ability to work with minimal supervision
Great organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong writing, documentation and computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power point)
Ability to process data for programing will be an advantage.
Clear understanding of the service delivery landscape for Family planning services.

Position 9: State Team Leader (STL).

Location: Lagos state - Nigeria.

Job Description:
The NURHI 2 State Team Leader will provide overall management, technical and financial oversight for the Lagos project field office.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide guidance, supervision and support to field office staff including the service delivery, demand generation/advocacy officers, accountant, and monitoring & evaluation officer, including conducting annual performance reviews for the state office staff under his/her supervision;
Participate in the development and coordination of NURHI 2 Project program activities;
Collaborate with NURHI partners and other key stakeholders involved in reproductive health and family planning, in his/her domain;
Liaise regularly with state partners to provide them with up-to-date knowledge of NURHI 2 activities and progress; Ensure compliance throughout the organization with NURHI regulations, Nigerian/state laws, contract agreements, and sound business practice, budgets and NURHI policies; and Constantly liaise with Abuja Coordinating Office, especially the Project Director and the Deputy Project Director for technical guidance and program direction.
Collaborate with Finance and Admin Director on Finance and Administrative issues with a view of ensuring compliance with appropriate rules and regulations guiding the Project operations, and personnel matters,
Perform other related duties as may be necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Masters-level professional qualification in Medicine, Public health, Social Science, Communication or equivalent
Minimum 5 years leadership experience in an NGO environment.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, team building leadership and result based management skills
Good problem solving and independent thinking skills.
Strong team spirit with high sense of productivity.
Prof dent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power point)
Language Requirement:
Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
Other local dialects may be added advantage.

Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should send their CVs and applications to:

nurhiproject@gmail.com

NB:
The title of the “Position and preferred city” indicated in the application or in the subject line of the e-mail.
English fluency (oral and written) and fluency in local language/dialect will be an added advantage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline:  22nd November, 2015.

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