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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 counselling and reproductive
health services. As a result, Abt Associates has openings for the position of
Program Officer and Driver
JOB TITLE: PROGRAM OFFICER, SOUTHERN REGION
The candidate for Program Officer, Southern Region is
to provide overall support and management of activities in the project's
Southern states of Lagos, Edo and Abia. This position is based in the
project's Lagos office and will require frequent travel to Edo
and Abia.
Job Description
Specific areas of responsibility include the following,
but are not limited to:
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
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.
Conduct outreach with private provider associations and
state government regulatory bodies to promote development of the private
health sector
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 counseling and services,
facilitate regional private sector participation in policy dialogue,
collaboration, and partnerships between the public and private health
sectors.
Liaise with other NGOs and donor supported activities
targeting private sector providers to ensure optimal coordination.
Coordinate wtth 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
Skills/Knowledge Required:
Master's Degree in Public Health, Health
Administration, Business, or other relevant field.
At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in
the health sector, preferably in the private sector or related to family
planning, reproductive health, clinical training, and behavior change
communication
Strong organizational and management skills.
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
Willingness, and ability, to travel between Lagos, Edo,
and Abia.
Advanced written/oral skills in English (writing sample
may be requested)
Demonstrated knowledge of the Nigerian health system
Job Title: Driver
Job Responsibilities:
Based at the SHOPS/Nigeria Office in Lagos, the Driver
performs the operations, maintenance, and management of project vehicles,
including routine maintenance, registration, tagging, ana tax exemptions,
as well as providing transportation for project
activities for the SHOPS/Nigeria team. As needed, the
Driver performs office support tasks, as requested by the project
management team.
Specific tasks include:
Project Vehicles Tasks:
Drive project, and project affiliated personnel to
project sites within and outside of Lagos for project activities, including
official site visits.
Ensure the readiness of the vehicle for transport
service by checking oil. water, fuel, and other parts of the vehicle, prior
to driving.
Perform project routine business around Lagos, such as
receiving and delivering
official project documentation to and from USAlD,
general office purchasing.
Establish record keeping systems for vehicle issues,
including fuel, mileage, and trip logs; observe all company vehicle
utilization policies, ln-country traffic laws.
Responsible for the maintenance of project vehicle,
keeping accurate records, and following a schedule of routine maintenance,
cleaning, etc.
Office Tasks:
Regularly check post office boxes; collect and dispatch
letters, parcels and other correspondence.
In general, perform any other tasks as designated by
the Administration Manager.
Skills Prerequisites:
Valid Nigerian Driver's License.
Previous work experience on a development project is
desirable.
Good command of English language (skills).
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
At least, 5 years prior experience in commercial
driving.
Completion of Secondary School is highly desirable.
Excellent driving record and experience in traveling
through Lagos and other key cities;
How to Apply
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
with two weeks of this publication.
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