🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Jhpiego Nigeria – 6 Positions

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) MCGL GBV Quality Improvement Specialist
2.) MCGL Senior Gender and SBC Advisor
3.) MCGL GBV Program Assistant
4.) MCGL GBV Program Officer
5.) Expansion State Coordinator, Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan
6.) Knowledge Management, Program and Communication Advisor

Job Title: MCGL GBV Quality Improvement Specialist

Job ID: 2023-5393
Locations: Abakaliki - Ebonyi and Sokoto
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The MCGL GBV Quality Improvement Specialist will provide technical guidance for state level GBV program quality and integrity including providing guidance for MCGL interventions at health facilities with linkages to community GBV prevention activities using proven quality improvement methodologies. Serves as KM/Comms focal person at the state level.
• The GBV Quality Improvement Specialist will report to the State Team Leader and supervise GBV officers to ensure improved quality of GBV clinical and referral services at health facilities while creating linkages to GBV prevention activities in the communities.
• The GBV Quality Improvement Specialist will work with the Country office Gender Technical Advisor and MEL Advisor to ensure quality GBV, ASRH and FP program implementation in consistent with Nigeria MOH guidelines, global best practices and USAID Strategic Directions.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support collaborative learning activities across facility and community interventions in the State,
• Ensure compliance with data quality standards, issued guidelines and SOPs for MCGL facility and community implementation (technical, data related etc.). Essentially, this role is expected to ensure quality implementation of all guidance/SOPs issued during project implementation (most recent versions)
• Provide GBV, ASRH and FP orientation and trainings (providers and training of trainers) to health care workers as required and post training follow-up, supportive supervision, on the job training and clinical mentorship to develop and maintain trained providers confidence and competencies to continuously improve quality GBV screening, identification and response at health facilities.
• Work closely with health facility quality improvement teams (QIT) to ensure QIT meetings and activities are properly implemented according to standards to improve quality of GBV, ASRH and FP services in all supported facilities
• Continuously check for gaps in community and facility implementation with a view to proffering solutions to identified problems, particularly with respect to quality of implementation at facility and community levels.
• Facilitate high level CLA activities including internal and external state-level pause and reflect sessions with the aim of iteratively testing innovative ideas and ensuring adaptation as applicable.
• Responsible for periodic review of QI approaches at the state level/ and locating sticky problems that continue to arise consistently during implementation (facility/community) and leading efforts to solve them
• Collect data, review and analyze for QI activities and continuously share outputs with the team and continue to monitor and evaluate QI resolutions to determine if okay for adaptation and/or modify again.
• Advocate with State Ministry of Health for adoption of new GBV, ASRH and FP evidence-based quality improvement (QI) best practices at health facilities in project sites.
• Advocate with ministries of health, women affairs, community and religious leaders to support and promote GBV service/quality improvement components.
• Engage closely with key state ministries officials to implement MCGL activities including state Quality of care activities such as integrated supportive supervision visits
• Working closely with other MCGL staff to ensure all LP led activities are implemented according to standard.
• Participate in MCGL project management review meetings and occasionally lead presentations on project progress based on health facility activities
• Contribute to preparation of program reports, communications and presentation and document and share key implementation achievement, lessons learned and success stories
• Other related duties as assigned.

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Qualifications / Experiences / Competencies

• Advanced Degree in Public and International Health, Gender and GBV Studies, Human Rights, Communication, International Development or a related field with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in development of which 5-6 years working experience in the areas gender, women’s health, gender-based violence (GBV) and human rights defense.
• Understanding of quality improvement and system’s strengthening in Nigeria health sector and particularly, gender-based violence programming
• Strong understanding of empowerment and gender-based violence prevention and response frameworks
• Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with government stakeholder and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, the private sector and donors.
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, organizational, supervisory and team-building skills.
• Ability to multi-task and proven knowledge and skills in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word processing, Excel and PowerPoint) is mandatory
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and fluency in English language
• Excellent group facilitation and communication skills; experience in multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning
• Strong knowledge of gender and global development issues, preferably with understanding of USAID’s approach to gender equality and gender- based violence.
• Excellent group facilitation, multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning skills
• Strong writing skills, both for technical and program reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well in cross-cultural teams and under tight deadlines.
• Good strategic and analytical thinking and ability to interpret public health epidemiological data
• A personal commitment to gender equality and social inclusion.
• Able to undertake frequent travel.

Required Abilities / Skills:

• Ability to collaborate, learn and adapt programme interventions in varied contexts
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 40% time
• Ability and willingness to inspire and empower others
• Excellent social and emotional intelligence skills
• Strong persuasive skills capable of driving sustained demand generation across services
• Excellent communication, public speaking, presentation skills in English and Hausa
• Result-oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make decisions quickly
• Knowledge of geography
• Respectful, accountable, honest.
• References will be required.

Salary Range
NGN7,656,000 - NGN8,652,000 (Annual)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: MCGL Senior Gender and SBC Advisor

Job ID: 2023-5390
Location: Abuja
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The MCGL Senior Gender and SBC Advisor will provide technical leadership and project oversight in the areas of gender and social behavior change strategies implemented under the MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) GBV project including providing guidance for GBV interventions at the community with linkages established with health facilities in project sites. H/She will provide technical guidance at state and community levels.
• The MCGL Senior Gender and SBC Advisor will work with the Country office Gender Technical Advisor, MEL Advisor, other thematic leads and indigenous implementing partners to ensure quality GBV, ASRH and FP program implementation in consistent with Nigeria MOH guidelines, global best practices and USAID Strategic Directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, strategic direction and expertise for the formulation and/or adaptation of innovative and evidenced-based approaches to address gender and social behaviour issues that drive (VAW/G), CEFM and teenage pregnancy.
• Design SBC interventions that address social and gender norms to prevent intimate partner violence, and reduce CEFM
• Lead trainings and workshops for government and civil society partners to build capacity on addressing social and gender barriers to services
• Design SBC communication materials that address VAW/G, CEFM and teenage pregnancy
• Coordinate and monitor SBC communication, advocacy, and policy support, and influence institutional partnerships across project sites as required.
• Work with MCGL MEL team to design and implement a plan to track data/results related to gender and social behavior change activities to inform adjustments in project implementation
• Present and share lessons, best practices and successes related to addressing gender and social behavior change in health services with local partners and state governments in order to institutionalize practices for scale-up
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Experiences / Competencies

• Advanced Degree in Public and International Health, Gender and GBV Studies, Human Rights, Communication, International Development or a related field with a minimum of 12 years’ experience in development of which 5-6 years working experience in the areas gender, women’s health, gender-based violence (GBV) and human rights defense.
• Strong understanding of SBC, empowerment and gender-based violence prevention frameworks
• At least 10 years of experience implementing gender and SBC interventions for health in Nigeria
• Understanding of the Nigerian (or similar) social and political contexts and developments in the health sector
• Strong understanding of empowerment and gender-based violence prevention and response frameworks
• Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with government stakeholder and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, the private sector and donors.
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, organizational, supervisory and team-building skills.
• Ability to multi-task and proven knowledge and skills in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word processing, Excel and PowerPoint) is mandatory
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and fluency in English language
• Excellent group facilitation and communication skills; experience in multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning
• Strong knowledge of gender and global development issues, preferably with understanding of USAID’s approach to gender equality and gender- based violence.
• Excellent group facilitation, multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning skills
• Strong writing skills, both for technical and program reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well in cross-cultural teams and under tight deadlines.
• Good strategic and analytical thinking and ability to interpret public health epidemiological data
• A personal commitment to gender equality and social inclusion.
• Able to undertake frequent travel.

Required Abilities/Skills:

• Ability to collaborate, learn and adapt programme interventions in varied contexts
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 40% time
• Ability and willingness to inspire and empower others
• Excellent social and emotional intelligence skills
• Strong persuasive skills capable of driving sustained demand generation across services
• Excellent communication, public speaking, presentation skills in English and Hausa
• Result-oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make decisions quickly
• Knowledge of geography
• Respectful, accountable, honest.
• References will be required.

Salary Range
NGN7,782,811 - NGN9,454,875.40 (Annual)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: MCGL GBV Program Assistant

Job ID: 2023-5389
Location: Abuja
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The Program Assistant reports to the Program Officer and supports all team members in providing all necessary program and technical support to the MCGL-VAWG project towards achieving set goals.

Responsibilities
Program Management Support:

• Provide program and administrative support to the technical teams in the preparation of various program documents, such as work plans, budgets, reports and proposals.
• Provide logistics support to technical teams when preparing for work related travels, retirements, training support and quality reporting of activities
• Provide guidance and support on local partners sub award management including review of milestones reports and processing of same for payments
• Preparing documentation on the procurement of goods and services, in support of project activities
• Assist in preparing LP FAAs, project activity profiles, procurement contract documents (purchase orders, TAR, TRF and Memoranda of Understanding) as may be requested;
• Work closely with the country MCGL-VAWG project finance team to develop, monitor, track and analyze quarterly and monthly milestone implementation compared to approve FAA. Follow up with the SMCGL-GBV state office Finance/Admin Officers to ensure that LPs share weekly activity plans, and that state activities are aligned for proper monitoring and support.
• Assist the team to ensure various program funding mechanism rules and regulations are followed according to donor and lead partner expectations.
• Assist in developing and monitoring annual work plans and budgets, as well as associated deliverables and results/outputs.
• Participate in project activity meetings, supportive supervisions and providing administrative supports as may be necessary.
• Create and maintain files of correspondence/documents and electronically received information, and ensure up-to- date filing. Maintain both hardcopies and electronic copies of the office records and reference files on various subjects.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Technical Support:

• Support designated Thematic Lead with activity preparations, report writing, presentation material/slides in Power-point for presentations for the meetings/workshops and keep all papers ready for meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or another related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in programmatic support of international health projects
• At least 2 years’ experience in the implementation and management of health Information systems (MNH and GBV programming preferred) and/or program management
• Word Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access), which may need to be acquired through very quick learning.
• Ability to organize and coordinate information and logistics for programs and activities.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Excellent presentation skills and verbal and written communications skills.
• Previous experience working INGO.
• Proficiency in word processing, Microsoft Office and data software.
• Ability to travel 25% of time.
• Competent, hardworking, flexible, teachable and dependable in a multi-cultural setting.

Salary Range
NGN349,000 - 4,812,000 (Annual Gross)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: MCGL GBV Program Officer

Job ID: 2023-5388
Location: Abuja
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The Program Officer is expected to work independently with limited supervision and reports to the Senior Program Manager while providing direct technical support to MCGL KM/C and MEL Advisors and supporting all team members in providing all necessary program and technical support to the MCGL-VAWG project towards achieving set goals.
• The Program Officer will have supervisory role of up to two Program Assistants.

Responsibilities
Program Management Support:

• Assist in developing and monitoring annual work plans and budgets, as well as associated deliverables and results/outputs.
• Liaise with field office staff, including HR and Operations staff, on various operational, technical and program areas as well as project-related personnel issues.
• Assist in preparing LP FAAs, project activity profiles, procurement contract documents (purchase orders, TAR, TRF and Memoranda of Understanding) as may be requested;
• Facilitate consultant approvals and paperwork, including identifying, interviewing and hiring consultants, managing consultant expense reports and invoices, and ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract
• Participate in project activity meetings, supportive supervisions and providing administrative supports as may be necessary.
• Create and maintain files of correspondence/documents and electronically received information, and ensure up-to- date filing. Maintain both hardcopies and electronic copies of the office records and reference files on various subjects.
• Participate in project activity meetings, supportive supervisions and providing administrative supports as may be necessary.
• Any other duties assigned by the SPM.

Knowledge Management and Communications (KMC) Support:

• Provide support in developing high-level knowledge management and communications products to showcase the work of MCGL to key audience in an on-going basis,
• Communicate the mission, projects, events, resources and success stories as well as plan and coordinate promotional events and develop strategic communications, to various targeted audiences.
• Support the development of project success stories and other visibility products
• Provide support in preparing project-related reports, presentations and documents, including subcontract scopes of work, country strategies, progress updates, curricula, and other documents and reports.
• Perform other KM/C tasks assigned by KMC Advisor

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Support:

• Ensure continuous update of the data visualization dashboard in Country Office and proper archiving of all IRB/study related documents
• Conduct monthly desk review of data on REDCAP i.e. track availability of data on the platform by LPs and completeness of same, timely data synchronization, missing entries etc. and communicate same to MEL Advisor
• Support data cleaning efforts during periodic surveys and other data collection
• Support monthly analysis of community and facility routine data e.g. activity observation forms for all community activities, change tracker, facility supportive supervision etc.
• Participate in quarterly data quality assessment (DQA) in Sokoto and Ebonyi States
• Perform other MEL tasks assigned by the MEL Advisor

Qualification Specification

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or another related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in programmatic support of international health projects
• At least 2 years’ experience in the implementation and management of health Information systems (MNH and GBV programming preferred) and/or program management.

Experience and Requirements:

• A broad variety of programmatic, technical and computer skills
• Ability to organize and coordinate information and logistics for programs and activities.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Excellent presentation skills and verbal and written communications skills.
• Previous experience working INGO.
• Proficiency in word processing, Microsoft Office and data software.
• Ability to travel 25% of time.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Competent, hardworking, flexible, teachable and dependable in a multi-cultural setting.

Salary Range
N5,912,046 - N6,913,132.80 (Annual Basic)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Expansion State Coordinator, Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan

Job ID: 2023-5383
Location: Abuja
Category: Temporary

Overview

• Join the STAR Hepatitis C self-testing project, an innovative project implemented in collaboration with the National AIDS/STI and Viral hepatitis Control program (NASCP). With funding from Unitaid and Population Services International, the HCVST study explores the acceptability, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness of oral and blood based self-testing among key population and people living with HIV in Nasarawa state.
• The project is implemented by Jhpiego Nigeria in collaboration with NASCP. Our work has shaped the National HIV and Viral Hepatitis Policy landscape and promoted patient centered service delivery models, and now we seek an Expansion State Coordinator to carry this torch forward by domesticating the National Strategic Framework for Viral hepatitis in two Nigerian states.
• As the Expansion State Coordinator, you will be the charismatic orchestrator of our expansion into two Nigerian states.
• Your technical acumen and ability to catalyse action will be key in supporting the operationalization of the National Strategic Framework (NSF) for Viral Hepatitis (2022-2026). You will support the operationalization of the NSF for Viral Hepatitis in two Nigerian states, including resource mobilization planning and mapping.
• The State Strategic Plan will be operational between the period 2023-2027. Based in Abuja, with frequent travel to the two states, you will be the linchpin connecting various partners and collaborators in achieving this goal and monitoring its implementation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Conduct SWOT analysis, create state strategic/operational plan templates, and develop a resource mobilization plan, stakeholder maps and other tools in alignment with the National Strategic Framework.
• Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement: Conduct comprehensive stakeholder mapping to identify key stakeholders, their interests, influence, and potential contributions and investment in Viral Hepatitis in these two states. Foster relationships with stakeholders in the two states, including SMOH, SASCP, SPHCDB, private sector including pharmaceutical companies
• Resource Mobilization Mapping: Align stakeholders to specific resource mobilization roles and responsibilities based on the stakeholder mapping. Develop and implement a resource mobilization plan, including funding sources and budgeting/costing. Analyze the Viral hepatitis funding sources from 2023-2027, detailing costs for priority areas in the State Strategic Plan. Validate SSP costs, identify the 2023-2027 funding gap, and assist in devising strategies to bridge this gap with realistic targets.
• Methodological Leadership: Guide document review, group work, plenary presentation, discussion, and other methodologies.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Oversee implementation, monitor progress, and prepare regular reports.
• Travel: Regular travel to the two states to ensure seamless implementation and collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• A Degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, or other related discipline
• A minimum of 7-10 years of post-graduate experience in public health, pharmacy, medicine, biological sciences, or other related discipline with a focus on viral hepatitis and HIV prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment
• Charismatic communicator with experience in mobilizing support among stakeholders.
• Technical soundness and experience in facilitating the development of National Strategic Framework and state operational/strategic plan
• Proven experience in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization and costing
• Willingness to travel frequently to the expansion states.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Knowledge Management, Program and Communication Advisor

Job ID: 2023-5381
Location: Abuja
Category: Temporary
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• Join our mission-driven team as a Knowledge Management, Program, and Communication Advisor.
• We're looking for a creative and strategic thinker to weave program achievements into compelling narratives, photos, videos, and infographics, and to communicate them to diverse audiences.
• This role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to make a difference.
• The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader, an excellent writer, and a creative innovator, responsible for overall knowledge management, general communication, and learning functions for the project. If you have the skills and passion to contribute to our mission, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Story Crafting & Communication Mastery: Develop engaging stories, case studies, newsletters, posters, factsheets, and technical briefs. Utilize various KM tools to project achievements to donors, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the public.
• Photography & Media Production: Capture high-quality photos and videos at meetings and events. Create infographics and visual assets to support presentations and reports.
• Event Planning & Project Activities: Plan and organize events, facilitate workshops, and support project activities and development of workplan and operational plan, Goods Service Request etc. Ensure reports highlight intended outcomes in a relevant and interesting manner.
• Knowledge Management: Lead the implementation of the STAR and Pharmajet project KM&C plan. Organize and maintain KM&C resources on an approved shared platform.
• Strategic Communication & Relationship Management: Coordinate and engage with various stakeholders at international, national, state and LGA levels and maintain internal and external relationships. Facilitate knowledge capture, analysis, sharing, and learning. Cultivate relationships with partner organizations, consortium partners and sub-grantees.
• Innovative Learning Activities: Plan and facilitate workshops, brown bags, learn bites, share fairs, marketplaces, world cafes, webinars, and peer learning sessions.
• Editorial & Quality Assurance: Provide editorial services for documents and presentations. Adhere to Jhpiego standards for quality assurance for communication materials.
• Reporting & Monitoring: Write and review meeting reports and statutory reports to donors and adapt the reports for other stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health. Report KM&C activities to the project director. Keep track of progress and delays of program implementation.
• Others: any other task assigned by the project director

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (Master's Degree preferred) in Communications, project management, Knowledge Management, Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, International Development, or related field.
• 5-10 Years’ experience in knowledge management and communications, especially in public health or International Non-Governmental Organizations.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and photography skills.
• Familiarity with various communication and KM tools, including MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Infographic, data visualization etc.
• Experience in event planning, organization, and execution.
• Proven ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong command of both spoken and written English (A level), attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online