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Through the Strengthening Private Sector Family
Planning and Reproductive Health (SPS FP/RH) project, previously
SHOPS/Nigeria, USAID/Nigeria is continuing its efforts to increase the
capacity of private sector providers in delivering quality family
planning counseling and services. Abt Associates is seeking a candidate
for a Southern States Manager to provide overall management of the
project's Southern regional office, covering the states of Lagos, Edo
and Abia.
Position: Southern Regional Manager
Job Description
Specific areas of responsibility include the following but are not limited to:
Manage
and oversee all project activities in the region including: developing
strategies to expand delivery and increase use of quality clinic-based
private sector FP/RH counselling and services, facilitate regional
private sector participation in policy dialogue, collaboration, and
partnerships between the public and private health sectors
Coordinate with the Access to Finance Advisor and Senior Reproductive Health/Family.
Planning Technical Director to design and implement strategies for regional interventions
Organize and facilitate coordination meetings in the region
Conduct
outreach with private provider associations and state government
regulatory bodies to promote development of the private health sector
Liaise with other NGO's and donor supported activities targeting private sector providers to ensure optimal coordination.
Coordinate with the Program and M&E teams on the design, implementation, and monitoring of regional interventions
Collect
and synthesize the necessary inputs and data for the regional component
required to draft quarterly and annual progress reports
Coordinate
with the project headquarters office in Lagos to mobilize the resources
needed for the execution of regional activities
Produce regular status reports on regional project activities
Serve
as the point person and technical resource to facilitate the
documentation, dissemination, and replication of project best practices
throughout the region
Qualifications
Skills/Knowledge Required:
Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Business, or other relevant field.
At
least 8 years of relevant professional experience in health program
management significant work experience in the private health sector.
Strong organizational, management, and staff supervisory skills.
Willingness and ability to travel between Lagos, Edo, and Abia.
Advanced written/oral skills in English
Demonstrated knowledge of the Nigerian health system
Demonstrated
ability to work in a diverse environment, and the capacity to create
demand for health services in low demand areas.
Experience with donor funded international health programs in Nigeria highly desirable
USAID experience preferable. Must be willing to relocate to Edo State
Method of Application
To apply please put the name of the position in the subject line and attach a cover letter and resume/CV and email to shopsnigeriajobs@abtassoc.com
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