• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Program Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 6 - 7 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Responsibilities

• Provide TA in the coordinate of all aspects of program planning, budget and work plan development and provide ongoing monitoring of activity progress against the workplan.


• Ensure that implementation is in line with contractual terms of reference, scope, budget and quality parameters and that payments are made based on achieved and reported milestones.


• Assist the technical teams in the design, implementation, monitoring and assessment of activities cross project locations.


• Develop timely, high-quality and result-based reports, annual work plans, project monitoring tracking matrices, target implementation plan and relevant project narratives and updates as required.


• Work closely with Jhpiego technical and program staff to ensure quality implementation of programs and monitor country level spending


• Assist in the development of new program approaches that are linked to related services


• Work with finance team to monitor expenditures, ensure overall alignment with work plan budget and advise on any necessary adjustments.


• Build and maintain meaningful working relationships with both government and key program stakeholders at all levels in order to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher project visibility.


• Coordinate Quality improvement and capacity development efforts in the State, LGA and health facilities


• Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites and technical support to the program.


• Remain informed on the current programs in the HIV/AIDS, TB, COVID19 and malaria fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.


• Ensure that Jhpiego and Governement delivers on all its promises to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality services) - Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to improve program efficiencies


• Ensure appropriate monitoring of QI activities to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals


• Coordinate Knowledge management, communication, documentation and scientific content development such as Manuscript, abstract, success stories and articles for publication


• Guide and support the government in establishing sound management system to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities.


• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to GF requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in public health, sociology, or related health, medical, or social science discipline; masters-level degree preferred.


• Demonstrated experience working on Global fund programs and strong experience providing technical assistance to government of Nigeria


• 6-7 years’ experience with international development program , operational and technical expertise with a preference in Quality improvement program

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in Quality improvement programs for HIV, TB, Malaria and COVID19


• Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation


• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations


• Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations


• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination


• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication


• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others


• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform


• References will be required.