LGA Facilitators at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH) - 25 Openings

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: LGA Facilitator

Locations: Akwa Ibom and Adamawa
Slot: 25 Openings (Akwa Ibom (15) and Adamawa (10))

Main Purpose of the Job

• PMI-S is implementing primary Impact Initiative (PII) - a client centered integrated approach to accelerate the impact of the primary health care in Akwa Ibom and Adamawa states in collaboration with other USAID partners in the state and will primarily lead the implementation of MNCH interventions and hence will need the services of experienced M&E/HSS consultant.
• This LGA Facilitator will provide technical support to PMI-S PII technical team in facility level activities.
• The position will support PII facilities to deliver quality MNCH services in the state, and document these services.
• You will be required to work for a period of three months (October 2024.- December 2024)

General Responsibilities

• Work closely with State Technical Lead and Monitoring and Evaluation/health system strengthening officer to provide support to SPHCDA in strengthening the capacity of LGA teams and Health Facility Managers to prepare quality improvement & business plans, accurate & complete retirement of BHCPF DFF, and improve data quality and reporting.
• Provide technical support the facility Quality Improvement team to conduct QI activities and report them to PII Technical team
• Support facilities to analyze charts, graphs, and other documents as assigned.
• Performs data quality checks and monitors for gaps.
• Coordinate all LGA-level program implementation including advocacy to stakeholders, training, monitoring, and supervision of all Primary Impact supported activities.
• Support RMNCEAH+MN, TB, and HIV register updates, ensure review meetings are held, and escalate issues that cannot be resolved at the LGA to the State Team Lead for intervention and quick resolution.
• Support the PII facilities to conduct facility level data validation and triangulation
• Collaborate with partners of RMNCEAH+MN, TB, HIV programs to cover assigned LGAs.
• Support quarterly meetings of LGAs health team to track implementation progress using the RMNCAEH+N score card.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND / First Degree in relevant field (allied health science, social science, etc.), MPH is an added advantage.
• Previous working experience with the USAID funded program is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience on the use of mobile technology for health development
• Previous experience working on RMNCHEAH program.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, flexible and calm under pressure.
• Training and supervision skills are required.
• Fluency in English and local language is required.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2024; 5:30 pm

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send comprehensive Resume with a brief Cover Letter as ONE MS Word document to: nigeriajobs@msh.org using the Job Title and preferred location as the subject of the email. E.g, “LGA Facilitator - Adamawa State”