State Technical Advisor (Gombe) at Society for Family Health (SFH) Full Time

Job Title: State Technical Advisor

Job ID: sfh-61419
Location: Gombe
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Profile

• Effective operations coordination of the activities of the different partners working in the three work streams is key towards ensuring that the project meets its objective.
• Specifically, this project requires that each of the six-consortium partner carries out their scheduled activities promptly as some of the activities are linked and as such time bound.
• Monitoring is also key to ensure quality is achieved and maintained throughout the implementation of the project

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Support the Supervising Regional Program Manager and the Project Director in convening, organizing and coordination of review meetings to track progress against target in his / her State of assignment.
• Represent the Regional Program Manager and Project Director with proper briefing, in stakeholders meeting with FMOH, SMOH, Pharmacist Council of Nigeria, PSN and all other meetings at the National and State levels in his / her assigned State of the Project.
• Support the Regional Program Manager and Project Director, with proper briefing, in carrying out all program related advocacy meetings to create enabling environment for the project.
• Work with the Regional Program Manager and Project Director to provide technical, finance and administrative support in the assigned Project State to ensure proper execution of the Project’s activities.
• Ensure proper filing and archiving of all project documents and MoUs in his / her focal State.
• Work closely with the Regional Program Manager and Project Director in the discharge of all other duties related to the project that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications / Experience

• S/he must possess a Degree in Nursing / Midwifery, Pharmacy or any of the Biological Sciences.
• A Postgraduate degree in Public Health or social works will be an advantage.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5yrs post qualification experience in program management, training and managing Family planning, Maternal and Child health programs especially in the private health sector.
• Lead the coordination of facility-based implementation of the IntegratE Project 2.0 in his / her Focal State
• Lead community level advocacy, partnership and mobilization for effective project implementation.
• Support in capacity building and FP and other Service Area update training during staff orientation
• Work with other consortium partners to provide evidence-based information to inform the design and implementation of the project.
• Facilitate Documentation and other administrative responsibilities at the State level

Skills and Competencies:
Technical:

• Proficient in provision of various FP methods especially LARC
• Must have PHC service experience.
• PHC and FP Service Delivery experience.

Behavioral:

• Good written and oral communication skill
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skill.
• Result oriented &
• Computer literate

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
17th December, 2023.

Note

• Follow the instruction and a confirmation mail will be sent to you upon completion of your application.
• Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements.
• All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.