United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Senior Programme Associate 2.) Information Management Officer (WASH) 3.) Social Policy Manager
Under the supervision and guidance of the Planning and Monitoring Specialist, the senior programme assistant supports the country office through providing a range of procedural, program as well as administrative, and operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
The duties may include follow-up in fields of work such as programming and budget monitoring.
Support to programme development, planning and execution:
Researches, analyzes, verifies, synthesizes and compiles qualitative and quantitative immunization data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.
Drafts immunization project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.
Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs) and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
Monitors and tracks the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.
Writes Immunization team meetings minutes, tracks and files.
Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results:
Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
Ensure preparation of all immunization vaccines status reports required for donor reports, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, appeals, etc:
Analyze independent reports from VSLs on vaccine management and accountability in the field
Support in Resource Mobilization:
Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information in support of preparing reports pertaining to donors (both current and potential).
Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
Support in Knowledge Management and Capacity Building:
Researches, analyzes, verifies and synthesizes information on best practices and lessons learnt to support knowledge development and capacity building
Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to program processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
Completion of Secondary Education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible programme support work experience, with co-ordination and administrative work in the management of programme activities.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset.
Information Management for the WASH Sector coordination structure: 50%
Information management for WASH Section: 50%:
Support monitoring and analysis of both geographic and programmatic coverage of UNICEF and provide comprehensive analysis of section’s performance to address performance gaps in UNICEF KPIs (quantity, quality, coverage, continuity, and cost).
Provide IM support in preparation, analysis and documentation of sectoral needs assessments, and prepositioned supplies for UNICEF by IP to facilitate planning and analysis, as well as preparedness and contingency plans.
Provide relevant and up to-date inputs to inform UNICEF situation reports and the HAC.
Maintain monthly reporting from partners, including 5Ws (‘Who does What, Where, When and for Whom?’ databases).
Lead on the preparation of regular WASH sector bulletins, such as the SitRep and dashboard., emphasizing on Sector plans, targets, and achievements.
Provide programme data input for donor reports, updates, programme report, briefing notes etc. and contribute to UNICEF WASH reporting.
Requirements
Education:
A First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s) in Information Systems / Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Management, Computer Science or a related field is required.
Formal training in sector information management is an advantage.
Experience:
Minimum two (2) years of similar work experience in Information Management preferably with NNGOs/INGOs and/or the UN is required.
Experience in major emergency response relevant to the sector is highly desirable.
Under the direct guidance of the Chief, Social Policy, the incumbent is responsible for advising the Chief, Social Policy on the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social policy programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving child focused policies; the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; governance and accountability measures; all working synergetically to strengthen the social protection system in Nigeria and improve the social protection coverage of children.
This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, nutrition and social and behavioural change communication.
The incumbent is expected to provide strong technical support on resource mobilization, by developing new and innovative partnerships to fund social protection programmes for the country office.
Responsibilities
Donor Engagement and Resource Mobilization:
Develop funding proposals to mobilize non-core resources for social protection interventions and programmes in the country office.
Act as a single and direct entry point for donors, building institutional relationships.
Provide regular updates on donor profiles, databases (e.g. contacts management);
Support existing, identify and facilitate the co-creation of new shared value partnerships with donor countries, international and regional financial institutions and private sector in support of the UNICEF Social Inclusion Programme, particularly social protection.
Build trust and manage/coordinate the relationships with key partners and ensure the proactive coordination, monitoring and facilitation of non-core sources and partnerships for social protection interventions in the country office.
Identify opportunities to secure additional non-core resources and, where appropriate, liaises with relevant sections and field offices for action, including recommendation on positioning with potential donors; timely follow-up and support.
Set and monitor Social Policy’s annual priorities, goals, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for donor partnerships and resource mobilization
Facilitate and monitor the submission of high quality and timely reports to Donors, preparation of missions, meetings and other consultations with donors, including the preparation of concept notes, briefs and other materials, in close cooperation with the Management for Results team.
Strengthening social protection coverage and the impact for children
Develops social protection policies, legislation and programmes with attention to increasing coverage of and impact on children, with special attention the most marginalized. Identifies, generates and presents evidence to support this goal in collaboration with partners.
Promotes strengthening of integrated social protection systems, providing technical support to partners to improve the design of cash transfers and child grants and improve linkages with other social protection interventions such as health insurance, public works and social care services as well as complementary services and intervention related to nutrition, health, education, water and sanitation, child protection and social and behavioural change communication.
Undertakes improved monitoring and research around social protection impact on child outcomes and use of data and research findings for strengthening programme results.
Coordinating and implementing shock-responsive social protection – including social (cash and in-kind) transfers of the Country Office:
Provide technical oversight and supervision to the P3, Shock-Responsive Social Protection Specialist in the Country office.
Lead the development and implementation of an inter-sectoral shock-Responsiveness SP for the country office, including a strong focus on gender and climate vulnerability, with analysis covering the different areas of the social protection system including shock-responsive social assistance, social security and labor market, and social services.
Support shock-responsive strategy and programming to support the Government, highlighting gaps and lesson learned to improve the emergency preparedness, and reinforce a shock-responsive SP system at Federal and State-level.
Engage and maintain partnerships with key shock-responsive social protection stakeholders, including Federal and State Governments, National and Sub-National Cash Working Groups, and International Development Partners, and in close consultation with appropriate UNICEF sections.
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
Education: An advanced University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
Experience: A minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience is required.
Experience working on social protection in a developing country is considered as a strong asset.
Background and/or familiarity with resource mobilization is considered as a strong asset.
Application Closing Date
22nd February, 2024 (West Central Africa Standard Time).
Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa’s financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.
Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Manager, Employee Value Banking, South 2.) Manager, Employee Value Banking, North 3.) Banker, Private 4.) Manager, Relationship, Commercial Banking 5.) Manager, Relationship, Commercial Banking 6.) Manager, Project 7.) Analyst, Process Improvement 8.) Analyst, CSOC 9.) Manager, Youth Segment 10.) Team Lead, Business Analysis, Digi Op 11.) Database Administrator
To provide strategic direction to grow market share and profitability of consumer clients through Employee Value Banking/Ecosystems
Develop a lead process flow and Reward and Recognition process for success lead generation.
To develop a robust data base for the network and target companies are selected.
Optimize business opportunities by collaborating with stake holders on product bundling and partnering with CIB and BCC team to provide Employee Value Banking/Ecosystems solutions to employees of their clients.
Qualifications
Minimum of First Degree
Minimum of 10 years experience in similar capacity
To provide strategic direction to grow market share and profitability of consumer clients through Employee Value Banking/Ecosystems
Develop a lead process flow and Reward and Recognition process for success lead generation.
To develop a robust data base for the network and target companies are selected.
Optimize business opportunities by collaborating with stake holders on product bundling and partnering with CIB and BCC team to provide Employee Value Banking/Ecosystems solutions to employees of their clients.
Qualifications
Minimum of First Degree
Minimum of 10 years experience in similar capacity
Locations: Lagos and Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
Accountable for Portfolio of Private Banking Clients, integrating and coordinating all Stanbic IBTC and Standard Bank Group products, services and resources to maximise the value of the business relationship and ensure profitability for the bank and the client.
Accountable for developing and implementing an integrated customer marketing plan, which addresses wealth creation, wealth preservation, wealth enhancement and lifestyle enhancement; this is achieved through an in-depth analysis of the client’s balance sheet so as to identify opportunities and match these opportunities to products / solutions provided by the group.
Qualifications
Minimum of First Degree in Finance and Accounting or any related field
Professional qualification in CIBN, CIWM, ACCA, ACA, ICAN will be an added advantage.
5-7 years experience in wealth management, investment banking, and relationship management
A Relationship Manager is accountable for a portfolio of Commercial Banking Clients. Commercial Banking Segment is for Companies who carry out a turnover of at least an N2billion for Tier 2 and at Least N5bn Turnover annually for Tier 1.
It is expected that the RM integrates and coordinates all StanbicIBTC and Standard Bank Group products, services, and resources in order to maximize the value of the business relationship and ensure profitability for the Bank and the Client.
Qualifications
First Degree in any field.
Relationship management experience of at least 7-10 years in a commercial Bank
Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
A Relationship Manager is accountable for a portfolio of Commercial Banking Clients. Commercial Banking Segment is for Companies who carry out a turnover of at least an N2billion for Tier 2 and at Least N5bn Turnover annually for Tier 1.
It is expected that the RM integrates and coordinates all StanbicIBTC and Standard Bank Group products, services, and resources in order to maximize the value of the business relationship and ensure profitability for the Bank and the Client.
Qualifications
First Degree in any field.
Relationship management experience of 7-10 years in a commercial Bank
Job ID: 80423767 Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
Job Description
The Project Manager must have an understanding of Project Management methodologies, contribute to successful project delivery by driving continuous improvement, coordinating projects, tracking status, budget and ensuring resources availability.
He must ensure that appropriate standard project practices and procedures are followed and documentations, sign offs are managed and updated regularly.
Ensure owners of operational actions complete them and provide regular updates to project stakeholders and team members. Involved in planning the strategy roadmap with Head of Unit to complete and actualization of deliverables.
Control, update, and report financials for projects and other related costs for Technology.
Minimum Qualifications
First Degree in numerate or semi-numerate disciplines such as Engineering, Computer Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics.
To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, streamline operations and maximize overall productivity through the application of Continuous Improvement methodologies, innovative solutions & automation across the Bank.
Minimum Qualifications
B.Sc / B.Tech / B.Eng (Second Class Upper)
Lean Six Sigma (Green /Black Belt)
Project Management Professional
Business Analysis Trainings & Certifications
Minimum Experience:
At least 4 years of experience in process improvement, business analysis, or a related role.
Knowledge in process / project management is required
An understanding in applying Continuous Improvement methodologies is required
Experience in dealing with high-level stakeholders in the implementation of robust business solutions
Ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management and diverse audiences
Solid business insight with experience working cross-functionally
Knowledge of principles and methodologies of change management
Behavioural Competencies:
Effective communication skills
Strong customer focus and service orientation
Self-driven, values based, innovative, independent adaptive and results orientated person
Ability to work in fast paced, fast changing environment
Responsible for performing security monitoring and incident handling to ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Information assets for Stanbic IBTC. Collects, analyse and implement business rules based on recommendations for optimization in line with trending information and cyber threats. Provide operational IT Security support to ensure that the bank is not compromised in anyway.
Ensure that all incidents are responded to, actioned, and resolved within the required MTTR. Also ensure that calls are escalated and communicated to the required support area and user, It is imperative that the necessary housekeeping table is kept on an hourly/daily/weekly/monthly basis as per the job requirements. Provide high level competency with regards to mainframe IT security systems
Minimum Qualifications
First Degree in IT and Computer Sciences
MCP, CISSP, ISO 27001, PCI DSS certifications are an added advantage.
Minimum Experience:
At least 3 years experience required
Behavioural Competencies:
Generating Ideas
Checking Details
Developing Strategies
Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
The management of, and provision of expert advice on, the selection, design, justification, implementation and operation of information security controls and management strategies to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and relevant compliance of information systems.
Job ID: 80420174 Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
Job Description
Responsible for the development and revamp of new products within the Youth Segment clients.
To drive the design, implementation, enablement, scaling, entrenchment, commercialisation and execution of the Youth segment value proposition/s and life journeys in country in collaboration with other Segments, Client Solutions, Digital- & e-Commerce, Engineering, and country stakeholders.
Qualifications
Minimum of First Degree
5 years experience of which 3 years should be in the banking industry
Job ID: 80411085 Location: Lagos
Business Segment: Group Functions
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of Databases.
The Database Administrator carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following technical areas: Creating and maintaining all databases required for Production, Disaster Recovery, development and testing usage, Performs ongoing tuning of the database instances, Plans and implements backup and recovery of databases, Setup and maintenance of online replication of data from Production to the DR environment, Monitor and advise management on licensing issues while ensuring compliance with Oracle License agreements, Proactive Production Database monitoring across database platforms.
Performing in conjunction with system administrators, the capacity planning required in creating and maintaining the various databases for the use of the Bank.
Performs failover of databases as required for disaster recovery. Ensures space availability for database growth.
Qualifications
First Degree
Experience:
Minimum of 5 year post-qualification experience in a similar or related position.
Professional certification in OCP, ITIL v3 required.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Chief Technical Adviser, Population and Housing Census 2.) Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnership Specialist 3.) Programme Coordinator / Head of Liaison Office
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Chief Technical Adviser, Population and Housing Census
Job Title: Chief Technical Adviser, Population and Housing Census
Job Identification: 16270 Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: P5
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Vacancy Timeline: 3 Weeks
Job Category: Population & Development
Job Purpose
Nigeria is preparing to undertake its Population and Housing Census (PHC) in 2022. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly with UN agencies is supporting the Government of Nigeria in conducting this PHC to enable national technical and management capacities to plan and implement high quality census in accordance with UN Principles and Recommendations for the 2020 Programme on World PHCs.
The CTA will provide the technical assistance to support the Government of Nigeria through the NPC to implement countrywide PHC activities in order to; derive aggregated count of the population; obtain social demographic characteristics of every person; assess and monitor the structure and composition of population; obtain other much needed socio-economic information using relevant indicators on the socio-economic conditions prevalent both at the national and household level; and obtain data which can be readily used to evaluate the population trends and other related indicators.
The results of this PHC will be used for development planning with a view to raising the standard of living of the population of Nigeria, ensuring good governance and maintaining equity and equality among all subgroups. In general the PHC data will support the compilation of information for monitoring the implementation of national and global development goals, including ICPD plus 25, SDGs and Agenda 2063.
You Would Be Responsible For
Planning And Preparation:
In collaboration with the NPC advise, coordinate and provide oversight in the planning, organization, execution and management of the 2022 Census;
Assist the NPC Census 2022 Management to co-ordinate the planning, organization, execution and management of training activities for national counterparts as needed.
Advise NPC procurement and logistics team on equipment needs and assist with the procurement of required equipment and materials;
Collaborate with the Census Cartography (GIS & Mapping) Team on cartographic fieldwork (Census Unit Framework) and GIS outputs (Updated CU boundaries and points);
In consultation with stakeholders (users), assist in the review of the 2022 Census and Post Enumeration Survey (PES) questionnaire and instructions and ensure efficient sampling for pre-tests, pilot census and PES;
Advise and assist with the implementation of the pre-tests activities and provide a report to guide the design and development of census questionnaire and data capture screen;
Advise and assist with the implementation of Pilot Census activities and provide the report to guide the main census activities. Advise and assist on the development manual editing and coding, tabulation and analysis plans and other instruction manuals.
Assist NPC in the development and implementation of PES schedule of activities for data analysis and production of reports;
Support the implementation of a comprehensive advocacy and publicity strategy for the Census.
Enumeration:
Provide technical advise and oversight towards successful enumeration;
Coordinate and supervise national and international experts in various aspects of the PHC undertaking;
Support the implementation of advocacy and publicity activities;
Undertake any other tasks relevant to the 2022 PHC as may be required by the NPC Chairman in consultation with the UNFPA Representative.
Data Processing, Analysis and Dissemination:
Advise and assist NPC Data Processing team in the development and implementation of Data
Processing schedule of activities for data capture and processing;
Provide technical support to NPC Research and Development Team to process and analyze PHC data, produce preliminary, final and thematic analysis reports.
Advise and assist NPC Research and Development Team in designing, organizing and implementing short courses and workshops on the utilization of PHC data for development planning and policy formulation;
Provide technical advise and oversight on the implementation of an all-inclusive dissemination strategy to promote the utilization of the PHC results.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
Support the monitoring and evaluation of progress and challenges, prepare and submit monthly progress reports on the 2022 PHC activities to the Government of Nigeria and UNFPA, and consolidate quarterly progress reports for submission to stakeholders.
Conduct field visits to monitor and validate quality of implementation of PHC related field activities.
Administrative And Other Duties:
Provide overall administrative and financial supervision support to the 2022 PHC;
Supervise national and international experts in various aspects of the PHC undertaking;
Foster teamwork and technical communication among various teams;
Undertake any other tasks relevant to the 2022 PHC as may be required by the NPC Chairman in consultation with the UNFPA Representative.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in Demography, Social Sciences or related discipline; PhD is desirable.
Knowledge And Experience:
A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in the implementation of PHCs, especially in Africa, including:
experience in providing on-the-job training to local staff in data analysis, report writing and use of Internet resources;
experience in the dissemination of PHC data and socio-demographic analyses to broad audiences as well as in motivating the utilization of data and results in development planning and policy issues;
knowledge and experience in PHCs taking phases; knowledge and experience with PHC data processing software (CSPro, REDATAM, etc.), demographic data analysis (MORTPAK, PAS), statistical packages (SPSS, STATA) and population projection programs (People, Spectrum, RUP);
Communication skills especially for transfer of knowledge.
2.) Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnership Specialist
Job Title: Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnership Specialist
Job Identification: 16267 Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: P3
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Vacancy Timeline: 3 Weeks
Job Category: Resource Mobilization
Job Purpose
The Resource mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Specialist contributes to the Country Office resource mobilization efforts from the private and public sector by working closely with the Representative and other teams to drive portfolio growth in the Country Office and supports broader engagement with business and key influencers.
S/he identifies opportunities for strengthening relationships and elevating UNFPA Nigeria profile with the private sector, academia, high net worth individuals, donors, etc. thru supporting the development, management, and implementation of a comprehensive donor relations strategy and program for the organization.
S/he supports establishment and maintaining of collaborative relationships and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral agencies, civil society organizations as well as community-based organizations to facilitate successful delivery of the program.
This includes supporting the country Representative to develop and maintain relationships with high-level partners, coordinating donor visits, and managing all aspects of the donor experience.
S/he will focus on Private Sector engagement and resource mobilization, South-South Corporation, Digital Fundraising, Innovative Financing, Knowledge transfer, and Private Sector Portfolio Compliance Management.
You will report directly to the Programme Coordinator and Head of Liaison Office, Lagos Sub-Office.
You would be responsible for
Technical support and coordination in resource mobilization:
Contribute to development and implementation of a comprehensive donor relations strategy and program for the organization including developing a donor stewardship plan, creating and executing donor recognition programs, and managing donor communications.
Provide intputs to the Country Office leadership team to develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies ensuring their alignment with the organization’s donor relations goals.
Regularly monitor and share information on the Nigerian and global Corporate Social Responsibility trends with implications for Resource Mobilization in Middle Income contexts.
Provide specific technical inputs to facilitate CO collaboration with the Global Compact Regional Office to identify private sector opportunities.
Donor/Private Sector and Civil Society Engagement:
Contribute to CO management of the donor experience: this includes supporting the country office work in ensuring that donors have a positive experience from the moment they make a donation to the organization, through ongoing stewardship and recognition.
Contribute to establishing and maintaining an updated database of Private Sector/Corporates in Nigeria, prioritize relevant Corporates and develop engagement strategies including cause related marketing.
In collaboration with the Regional Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Advisor and the Country Office’s communications unit develop corporate engagement packages, marketing materials on Nigeria to preposition the Country Office.
Provided specific technical inputs and prepare reports on donor relations activities, document best practices on Private Sector engagement and resource mobilization, knowledge transfer, and Private Sector Resource Portfolio Compliance Management.
Coordinate donor visits including scheduling and coordinating donor visits to the organization’s facilities, as well as arranging for meetings with key staff members.
Digital Fundraising:
Develop digital fundraising strategy
Maintain individual donor portfolio
Document best practices on Digital Fundraising
Innovative Financing:
Compile new data on current trends on innovative financing
Leads the CO in identifying and developing investment cases for SDG Financing
Support and maintain relationships with a wide range of partners to optimize Innovative Financing opportunities.
Support business development activities for Innovative Financing
Knowledge Transfer and Management:
Contribute to capacity assessment of Country Offices in Private Sector/Corporate engagement including Private Sector Resource Portfolio Compliance Management, Digital Fundraising, Innovative Financing, Knowledge transfer
Coordinate capacity development planning with the RO and CO
Monitors implementation of Capacity development plans
Develops corporate engagement training package and tools
Provide inputs to Corporate engagement and Fundraising capacity building efforts
Support Portfolio Compliance
In collaboration with CO leadership team contribute to the development of a Corporate grants database for performance monitoring and portfolio management
Provide inputs to corporate program implementation issuesand ensure on time submission of key Corporate grant documents as per agreement with donor (semi and annual reports, midterm and final evaluation reports, quarterly financial reports etc)
Contributes to the resource mobilization strategy by analyzing information on potential donors, preparing substantive briefs and project proposals in line with donor priorities, creating feedback mechanisms and providing information on progress of donor funded projects. Identifies opportunities for cost sharing.
Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
5 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in fundraising, marketing, sponsorship, corporate social responsibility, CSR, Innovative Financing, Experience working in a Middle Income Country is preferred, communications or project management, including work with the private sector, ideally with a minimum of one year at international level.
Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing English, to foster engaged partnerships at the highest level and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned region.
Field experience in Sub-Sahara Africa would be an advantage.
3.) Programme Coordinator / Head of Liaison Office
Job Title: Programme Coordinator / Head of Liaison Office
Job Identification: 16145 Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Grade: P4
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational
Job Category: Resource Mobilization
The Position
Based in the Lagos Sub-Office (SO), the Programme Coordinator and Head of Liaison Office coordinates the Country Office programme in the states covered by the sub office, liaises, w with the private sector in Lagos and provides daily oversight in the states under the coverage of the Lagos Sub-Office.
The Programme Coordinator and Head of Liaison Office is part of a Country Office team led by the UNFPA Representative, which provides integrated programme, technical support within the systems strengthening approach fundamental to UNFPA’s overall strategy, and strengthen the partnership and resource mobilization capabilities to increase domestic resource mobilization.
Job Purpose
The Programme Coordinator and Head of Liaison Office supports and facilitates the CO relationships with the partners in Lagos including the private sector, academia, high net worth individuals, donors, etc. and oversees the delivery of the Country Programme components to be implemented in the states under the coverage of the Lagos Sub-Office, and also plays a leadership role within the sub-office, supervising the programme team assigned to the sub-office and inspiring them to translate the country programme goals into specific solutions and results.
S/he substantively contributes to the management of UNFPA activities in all areas of its mandate, and proactively provides UNFPA Representative with updates on programmes implementation and results in Lagos State. Furthermore, s/he supports the establishment and maintenance of collaborative relationships and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral agencies, civil society organizations as well as community-based organizations to facilitate successful delivery of the program.
S/he will report directly to the UNFPA Representative.
You would be responsible for
Programme Leadership:
Plays a leadership role within the sub-office, supervising the programme team assigned to the sub-office and inspiring them to translate the country programme goals into specific solutions and results.
Provides technical oversight and coordination for the effective management of all programme outputs including development and implementation of result-based work plans, project financial monitoring and budget management.
Facilitates the achievement of programme results by identifying, providing and coordinating inputs into programme development and implementation, ensuring programme monitoring and oversight.
Introduces into the project formulation process the results of programme and project reviews and evaluations, best practices, as well as innovative strategies, approaches and policies.
Promotes a results-based approach, integrating innovative policies and strategies into the design and formulation of projects.
Proactively provides UNFPA Representative and country office leadership team with updates on financial resources, programmes implementation and results in Lagos state
Promotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning including testing, evaluating and documenting innovative strategies and best practices internal and external to UNFPA, and integrating these as appropriate.
Directly supervise and coach sub-office staff.
Liaison and resource mobilization:
Contribute to resource mobilization by identifying potential donors, preparing proposals including identifying potential co-financing resources for the country programme, and supporting the government and other agencies in coordinating assistance for programmes.
Contribute to country office leadership team efforts to develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies in alignement with the UNFPS’s donor relations goals.
Provides inputs and identifies opportunities to facilitate country office advocacy with the private sector including contribution to sustainable development financing models;
Contribute to building and cultivating strategic relationships with partners, government, private sector, individual donors and foundations to enhance UNFPA Nigeria’s profile with corporate and High Net Worth Individuals
Advocating and promoting the digital fundraising strategy
Represent the organization at strategic partners, government, private sector and donor events at State level
Partnership and Advocacy:
Provides support to the Representative to ensure a harmonized and coordinated approach to UNFPA work with UN Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and state’s national authorities through the establishment of a wider/appropriate consultation process to strengthen the links between states counterparts and UN Agencies, taking into consideration the DaO architecture where required.
Contribute to country office advocacy for Demographic Dividend investments to sustain economic growth.
Participate in policy dialogue with state governments, UN and other development partners to incorporate UNFPA’s priorities and agenda into national plans and strategies, and UN systems initiatives and development frameworks.
Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral agencies, civil society organizations as well as community-based organizations to facilitate successful delivery of the programme.
Provides oversight and maintenance of the Due diligence process
Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Gender, International Development, or related discipline.
Knowledge and Experience:
At least 7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in program management and development relevant to Population and Development, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Gender.
Substantive knowledge and practical experience in population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and gender issues.
Experience in program and/or technical assistance with the UN System.
Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing English, to foster engaged partnerships at the highest level and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned region.
Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated, diverse team and be comfortable in multiple, high varied settings with different work and learning styles.
Ability to lead and manage teams to achieve results.
Field experience in Sub-Sahara Africa would be an advantage.
Languages:
Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.
Required Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change.
Core Competencies:
Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Functional Competencies:
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships
Delivering results based programmes
Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
Advocacy / Advancing a policy-orientated agenda.
Managerial Competencies (if applicable):
Providing strategic focus,
Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
Making decisions and exercising judgment.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Application Closing Date
27th February, 2024 (11:00 PM).
IHS Towers is the largest independent mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 2001, IHS provides services across the full tower value chain – colocation on owned towers, deployment and managed services.
Today IHS Towers has operations in Nigeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia and Rwanda. Following the recent acquisitions of MTN and Etisalat’s tower portfolios in Nigeria, IHS owns over 23,300 towers in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
As Specialist, Project Support you will support timely execution and delivery of retrofitting and upgrade projects.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Act as coordination/ facilitation point between project teams, contractors, and regional operations teams.
Track and review project progress and tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
Liaise with the regional Project Support Specialists and vendors to ensure approved assets are deployed on time and meet regional requirements.
Assist in requirements gathering to aid project planning.
Monitor network performance (pre-infrastructure uplift) against expectations (post-infrastructure uplift) and adjust as required.
Support post-implementation issues on deployed assets and follow up with vendors for timely resolution.
Update and maintain accurate database of deployed assets.
Ensure regional teams obtain vendor documentation and sign-off (Job Completion Certificate) for completed work.
Convey access ref requests from vendors to NOC and ensure job work orders are approved by Field Service Engineers, Field Operations Team Leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.
Promote communication between colleagues for the benefit of information flow and to curb any problems that may arise.
Prepare and submit reports to the Manager, Project Support & Delivery on all matters pertaining to job area.
Manage relationships with partners/vendors.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Asset Management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related discipline.
Professional certification, e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, etc, will be an asset.
As Specialist, Technical Audit, you will execute assigned tasks related to optimization of network services across sites and provide support to all active vendors to ensure enhanced customer experience and revenue assurance
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Implement technical audit plans by carrying out inspection of all critical telecoms infrastructure equipment. Make recommendations based on audit findings to enhance and improve operations and performance.
Contribute towards development of short-to-medium-range plans for territorial uplift and network performance.
Ensure sites are operated and maintained to best industry standards.
Manage 2nd-level intervention of major and/ or minor systems faults across assigned region.
Develop, implement and maintain an efficient knowledge transfer mechanism for regional operations team.
Produce and distribute weekly and monthly reports on all audited sites.
Ensure continuous improvement of processes and procedures to foster efficiency and power systems optimization.
Provide 2nd-level intervention for Field Service Engineers (FSEs) to perform at the highest level, especially in terms of delivery and meeting target deadlines.
Contribute towards identifying training needs of FSEs.
Contribute towards continuous search for alternative sources of power which are cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Manager, Technical Audit.
Functional Competencies:
Network Performance Analysis/ Reporting
Project Management
Service Quality Management
Data Analysis & Reporting
Active Systems – Radio, Tx, etc.
Passive Equipment Knowledge – Cooling, AC, DC, etc.
Lean Management
Problem-Solving
Fault Management & Root-Cause Analysis
Behavioural Competencies:
Collaboration & Teamwork
Continuous Learning
Workload Management
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related disciplines.
Project management certification(s).
+7 years experience in the telecoms environment, including experience in design, implementation and maintenance/ management of power/ cooling systems, active operations & maintenance, and vendor management.
As Associate Director, Technical Finance, you will oversee and manage routine activities and projects initiated by the technology department and evaluation of new business cases for OPEX/CAPEX control & optimization.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Technical Projects:
Evaluation of ongoing projects and their performance
Contribute to the development of IHS’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization
Develop and implement comprehensive goals for performance and growth strategies:
Reporting and variance analysis
Monthly CAPEX & OPEX reporting, reviews and reconciliation
Month end reports to finance, group and other stakeholders as required
Inventory reconciliations
Key suppliers’ reconciliations
Review and endorse requests for PR and PO creation CAPEX
Monitoring right project codes and dimensions for all CAPEX transactions
Follow-ups with other units and departments for timely issuance of PRs/POs
CAPEX spends planning, execution, monitoring & control
OPEX spends planning, escalation, reporting, monitoring & control
Supporting CTO and other Technology units to develop their business cases
Budget and Forecasts compilation in collaboration with Tech Units and FPA
Regular monitoring of Budget/FCTs vs Actual Spend
Month end close and reporting of Projects
Contribute to regular suppliers’ reconciliation for CAPEX & OPEX
General Duties:
Promote communication between colleagues for the benefit of information flow and to curb any problems that arise.
Manage relationships with partners/suppliers.
Performs other appropriate duties as requested by Director, Technical Finance
Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
Preparation of various business plans and proposals for changes in CAPEX
Reviewing long term CAPEX contracts
Team Development/Leadership:
Thoroughly understand and communicate requirements to appropriate team members, and manage all requirements accordingly to each stakeholder
Ensure team members have the needed tools and provide timely feedback.
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results
Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
Ensure all teams are practicing the principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and visibility.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related disciplines.
ACCA / ACA professional certification would be advantageous
+10 years relevant experience in a Finance Management, Business Operations, Management Reporting. or Financial Planning & Analysis with at least most recent 5 years in senior management/ leadership within the Telecoms sector.
Strong Experience in Excel, Power Point and ERP
In depth knowledge of financial concepts of IRR, NPVs, DCF, WACC, Macro Economic indicators, etc.
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-Time
Department: IT
Job Description
Ensure intelligent reporting and fine-tuning of file integrity monitor, Network Access Control (NAC), firewall and Security Operations Centre (SOC) rules.
Create scenario-based risk intelligent rules.
Ensure that sufficient trails are maintained, retained and retrievable for forensic analysis and investigation.
Implement logging policies across different layers of systems and across enterprise platforms.
Create intelligent alerting based on risk scenarios.
Implement and manage log retention policy across multiple platform and systems.
Review logs/ alerts (closed-opened) and reports of all in-place security and infrastructural devices.
Direct scheduling and ad-hoc security and compliance reporting.
Monitor team members for alerts tracking.
Network with other internal organizations to ensure coordination of compliance efforts.
Participate in the creation of enterprise security policies, standards, and baselines.
Provide support for the monitoring team as well as security incident and events management solution logging requirements and integration.
Keep abreast of new/revised or improved security solutions, processes and development of new threats and attack vectors.
Keep abreast of SOC regulatory standards.
Participate in the deployment of tested security patches and updates.
Conduct security tool selection, pilot and implementation.
Maintain SOC awareness program.
Communicate SOC action plans and security bulletins.
Identify, investigate and resolve security breaches detected by installed security solutions.
Make suggestions to implement projects that increase security and ensure the highest quality of service
Perform other functions as assigned by the Senior Manager, IT Security Operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s and/or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or any related disciplines.
+7 years’ relevant experience in IS, with at least 4 years in security monitoring and solutions deployment.
Hands-on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.
Demonstrable experience with network security and networking technologies as well with systems, security, and network monitoring tools.
Demonstrable familiarity with web-related technologies (web applications, web services, service-oriented architectures), and network/ web-related protocols.
Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
Ensure all required security equipment (e.g. CCTV systems, access control, ID card printers, turnstiles, intrusion detection, guard tour system, etc) is in good working condition.
Support and monitor all technical equipment to meet the function’s current and future requirements.
Maintain a good working knowledge of current security infrastructure and advise/ propose on new ones.
Maintain good working relationships with service providers and vendors to ensure that services are delivered in line with contractual obligations/ standards.
Maintain a comprehensive inventory of security assets.
Provide support in scheduling security upgrades and backups of security hardware and software systems.
Supervise scheduled preventive maintenance of systems.
Liaise with vendors on periodical maintenance of security equipment across headquarters and regional offices.
Serve as interface between the Security team and other key internal stakeholders, e.g. IT and Facility Management.
Perform periodic checks on security equipment across regional officers.
Conduct reviews and investigations using existing technical devices.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Specialist, Technical & Response.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
+7 years’ relevant experience with demonstrable knowledge and application of security devices and performance.
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time
Department: Fibre Operations
Job Description
As Manager, Network Deployment (Fibre Operations), you will manage the deployment of end to end passive and active Fibre networks, proffering Fibre optic network technical solutions and deployment processes to ensure optimal project execution.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close fibre projects across the business.
Ensure that civil works, equipment installation and integration activities are completed and delivered to time, operational, quality, budget, and performance standards.
Prepare and manage project plans and implementation schedules using required software.
Review and monitor Project Implementation Plan (PIP) as submitted by vendors.
Hold vendors and contractors accountable for delivering to agreed terms and obligations.
Control the project implementation process.
Ensure proper quality inspections are carried out and provide vendor evaluations.
Manage implementation teams and external contractors during project execution.
Hold regular meetings with all stakeholders on project status.
Produce Project reports and project summary report for customer and internal consumption.
Ensure the team maintains a proper database of all design, permitting and deployment activities.
Build and manage the team’s risk management processes and activities.
Ensure HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) compliance by the service providers vendors.
Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Principal Specialist, Network Deployment (Fibre Operations).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Telecommunication, Science, Engineering or any related discipline and other relevant professional certifications, e.g. PMP and PRINCE2, will be an asset.
7 -10 years’ work experience in fiber optic network design, implementation, operational maintenance and managing fibre optic network deployment projects.
Knowledge and relevant experience in the broadband telecommunications industry transmission networks (SDH/DWDM/OTN), IP/MPLS and Fiber network technologies and solutions will be an advantage.
Functional Competencies:
Project Management
Fiber transmission technologies and solutions
Fiber Optic Implementation
Reporting, Documentation and Communication
Materials Planning
Knowledgeable in HSE regulations
Proficiency in GIS mapping/applications, Google Earth
Excel/PowerPoint skills for data analysis & reporting
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Senior Programme Associate, GS7 2.) Administrative Assistant 3.) Health Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening) 4.) Health Officer 5.) Health Manager (System Strengthening)
The Senior Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the office, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery.
S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
Supporting the Front Office and programme sections in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the Field Office to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.
Serving as the senior liaison Programme Associate between the Front Office, Programme, Operation and Security Sections, external stakeholders and all relations activities.
Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.
Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections of it.
Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs).
Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for cash and supplies and informing team-members on the status.
Helping conduct regular spot checks of partner’s projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems.
Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.
Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
Preparation of minutes, and progress of weekly, monthly and annual meetings and action trackers for communications to internal and external stakeholders.
Arranging and effective management of complex and detailed office-wide travel plans, itineraries and agendas, compiling documents, briefing notes and travel and related meetings and events, including setting up and engage in the smooth running of meetings, making effective use of visual aids and multi-media technology.
Preparation and composing correspondences, acknowledgement letters on behalf of the Chief of Field Office and effectively communicating with stakeholders and other external relations on her/his behalf as requested.
Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.
Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to field office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to program processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.
Coordinate other Programme Associate(s) to ensure synergy and efficiency of their work and build their capacity as needed.
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
Completion of Secondary Education is required, preferably supplemented by a technical or university degree related to the work of the organization.
A minimum of 7 years of administrative/clerical work experience, two of which at the senior level, is required.
Prior experience in programme support functions is highly desirable.
Relevant work experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge and use of the local language, i.e., Hausa and Kanuri, at the duty station is considered as an asset.
Skills:
In-depth knowledge of the administration which underpins UNICEF country and field office programme/project operations, including monitoring and evaluation processes.
Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities
High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment
Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
Strong office management skills
High attention to detail
Ability to effectively manage the office’s material resources and monitor its budget
Good analytical skills
Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software and other technology such as SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, and Webex.
Under the general supervision of the Administrative Officer (NOA), serves as Principal Assistant for carrying out the management of the personal property, equipment, tooling, and physical capital assets that are acquired and used by UNICEF Nigeria. The incumbent recommends repairs and maintains end item deliverables.
Property management involves the processes, systems and manpower required to manage the life cycle of all acquired property as defined above including acquisition, control, accountability, responsibility, maintenance, utilization, and disposition, as indicated by the requirements and structure of the organization.
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
Monitoring of Property & Equipment and Consumable Stocks:
Analysis, Maintenance and Update of Property and Equipment in Computerized Records:
Generating mAsset Barcode and Printing of Labels, Mail and Pouches:
Processing of Damaged and Obsolete Equipment and Report for Property Survey Board (PSB)
Focal Point for Pouch and Courier Services:
Performs any Other Duties and Responsibilities Assigned as Required
Monitoring of Property, Plant and Equipment and Consumable Stocks:
Ensure property and equipment received are in accordance with the purchase order specification.
Receipt and issuance of assets and consumable stocks within 12 Hours of receipt of requests.
Effective and clear management of storage facility for Assets and consumable stocks in all UNICEF NCO Admin Stocks.
Removal of all junks and none used materials from the store by obtaining approval from Admin Specialist.
Cleaning and organizing of all Admin Stores on monthly basis.
Transfer of assets and consumable stocks to field offices within 24 Hours of receipt of the requests.
Update of inventory in VISION within 6 Hours of transfer, receipt, and release of assets.
Update of Bin Cards on assets and consumable stocks effective immediately.
Monthly report on consumable stocks by ensuring accuracy and matching of records both in Excel and Bin Cards.
Removal and disposal of all old files, documents, and paper in consideration of the UNICEF Archiving policy.
Analysis, Maintenance and Update of Property and Equipment in Computerized Records:
Update of inventory in VISION on daily basis
Update of staff rooming list on monthly basis
Liaison with ICT section on equipment release to staff members via online platform.
Prepare list of all obsolete assets, items and any other items laying in the store on monthly basis and submit to Supervisor for action.
Generating mAsset Barcode and Printing of Labels, Mail and Pouches:
Generate Lite-AMR for asset within 12 Hours of receipt of requests.
Print barcode and tagging of classified asset within 12 Hours of receipt of requests.
Send Printed Barcode to Field Offices within 24 Hours of receipt of requests.
Active and direct participate in the asset verification / count exercise at the end of each year.
Processing of Damaged and Obsolete Equipment and Report for Property Survey Board (PSB):
Prepare excel report on identified damaged and obsolete equipment for disposal on monthly basis.
Liaison with ICT section for cleaning of approved PSB ICT equipment at the end of each month.
Liaison with vendors in auction sales of approved PSB items immediately after completion of the sale.
Liaison with Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) in the disposal / destruction of approved PSB items within 24 Hours of the request submitted to staff.
Maintenance of relevant PSB electronic records effective immediately.
Focal Point for Pouch and Courier Services:
Handling of pouch for office and Field office’s
Prepare, record and sort per office
Receive diplomatic pouch from common service
Open the bag in the presence of my supervisor
Sort it out and distribute according to individual recipient
Dispatch and receive mails:
Receive all incoming mails from the common services.
Distribute mails to Staff members.
Receive all official mails from sections register them and dispatch.
Monitoring and follow up on Bills.
Assist with follow up on UPS, MTN, 9 Mobile and DHL bills.
Review UPS bill and prepare personal staff personal bills.
Scan Invoices to Finance and save copies in SharePoint.
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Required
Education:
Completion of Secondary School education preferably supplemented by technical or university level courses in Administration, Finance, or other related field of discipline relevant to the job.
Experience:
A minimum of 4 years of relevant progressively administrative work experience including office management. Skills.
3.) Health Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening)
Job Title: Health Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening)
Job no: 569263 Location: Abuja
How can you make a Difference?
The Health Specialist (Health System Strengthening, HSS) reports to the Health Manager (Systems Strengthening) for guidance and general supervision and works closely with the Chief of Health of UNICEF Nigeria. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the PHC program/s and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on program progress of the PHC/HSS output of the health program of UNICEF Nigeria.
The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results-based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
The specialist (health system strengthening) provides comprehensive support for program development, planning, and management of the UNICEF health programme.
This includes contributing to situational analysis, formulating strategic plans, and aligning proposals with UNICEF’s overarching goals and national priorities.
The specialist will collaborate with internal and external partners for program integration and coherence, including supporting the swap development and the implementation of PHC flagship programmes.
The specialist will contribute to setting benchmarks, and indicators, and conducting evaluations to assess progress and identify areas for improvement. He/she will provide technical and operational support to program implementation, offering guidance to stakeholders, and actively participating in emergency preparedness initiatives.
The specialist will contribute to partnership building, emphasizing effective collaboration with government counterparts, stakeholders, and global partners. Lastly, the specialist will foster innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building, promoting best practices, research, and implementing initiatives to enhance stakeholder competencies for sustainable PHC and health-related outcomes.
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
An Advanced University Degree in Public Health, Family Health, Health Research, Global/International Health, Health Policy And/Or Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Socio-Medical, Health Financing Health Education, Epidemiology, or Other Health-Related Science is required.
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public health/ planning and management and/or in relevant areas of Primary Health Care, maternal and neonatal health care, health governance, health financing, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness
Relevant experience in health program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization, or multi-lateral organization, is an asset.
Fluency in English is required.
Application Closing Date
11th February, 2024 West Central Africa Standard Time
The Health Officer provides professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Programme within the Country Programme in Sokoto field office, from development planning to delivery of results, by preparing, executing, managing, and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation and programme progress monitoring of the quality improvement for MNCH program at all three states under Sokoto field office.
The Health Officer will also be responsible for evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of specific Maternal, Newborn and Child Health interventions and coordinating with government counterparts, other UN agencies, development partners and other sections in UNICEF field offices for any MNCAH related issues.
The Health Manager will provide overall guidance, oversight and contribution to performance target setting and assessment.
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities:
Support to programme development and planning
Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
Technical and operational support to programme implementation
Networking and partnership building
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Support to programme development and planning:
Conduct and update the situation analysis for the development, design and management of health-related programmes. Research and report on development trends (e.g. political social, economic, health) for higher management use to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery of results.
Contribute to the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning through analysis of health needs and areas for intervention and submission of recommendations for priority and goal setting.
Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical programme transactions,preparing materials and documentations, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM), and monitoring and evaluation of results.
Prepare required documentations and materials to facilitate the programme review and approval process.
Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results:
Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations, and/or to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and decisions. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programmes and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), and verify compliance with approved allocation and goals,organizational rules, regulations, procedures, as well as donor commitments, standardsof accountability, and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management and stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
Prepare regular and mandated sectoral programme/project reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.
Technical and operational support to programme implementation for integrated maternal, newborn and child health program:
Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners, and other country office partners/donors on the planning, implementation and monitoring of PHCUOR/ one PHC in ward interventions and scalingup integrated Maternal, Newborn and Child Health interventions including RI intensification, including the preparation and implementation of detailed sectoral workplans and budgets application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, and best practices on health-related issues to support programme implementation, operations and delivery of results.
Participate in discussions with state partners, clients and stakeholders to promote health and development issues, especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness, maternal and neonatal health, and child survival and development.
Conduct regular programme field visits and surveys and share information with partners and stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives for programme development, contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.
Networking and partnership building for maternal, newborn and child health:
Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to enhance programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to deliver concrete and sustainable results.
Draft communication and information materials for SFO and CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances, and support fund raising for health programmes.
Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) on health programmes to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation ofhealth programmes/projects, and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF’s position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.
Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building on integrated Maternal, for newborn and child health, especially Quality of Care:
Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.
Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
Assist with oversight of research and ensure results are available for use in knowledge products.
Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders.
Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health-related programmes/projects
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
A Master’s Degree from any University in one of the following fields is required: MBBS, Public Health, Pediatric Health, Global/International Health, Health Policy and/or Management, Epidemiology, or another relevant technical field.
Experience:
A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health/nutrition planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness.
Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Application Closing Date
7th February, 2024 West Central Africa Standard Time.
Job No: 569114 Location: Abuja
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: P-4
Categories: Health
How Can You Make a Difference?
The Health Manager reports to the Chief of Health. S/He is responsible for leading the management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the health programme (Primary Health Care Systems Strengthening) within the country programme.
S/He provides technical guidance, delivery of and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results, according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities
The health manager will provide oversight of the PHC and HSS portfolios of the UNICEF country office, under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Health.
In program development and planning, he/she will provide support on strategic health issues, including the swap development, and will establish monitoring benchmarks, and will contribute to resource mobilization.
In program management and delivery of results, the health manager will oversee the PHC HSS cluster, manage grants and projects, monitor resource use, and prepare high-quality reports. He/she has an advisory role which involves identifying best practices, ensuring integration of community interventions, and contributing to emergency preparedness.
He /she will advocate and work collaboratively with government counterparts, stakeholders, and global partners, and will ensure critical thinking, best practices, and capacity building within the portfolio.
These comprehensive efforts will aim to drive sustainable change in PHC and HSS at various levels in Nigeria.
Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Health Economics, Paediatric Health, Family Health, Health Research, Global / International Health, Health Policy and/or Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Socio-medical, Health Education, Epidemiology or another relevant technical field.
A minimum of eight years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health planning and management, health system strengthening, primary health care including community health, and/or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness.
Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency, a Ministry of Health, or a global health initiative (GAVI, GF, GFF) is considered as an asset.
Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as an asset.
Fluency in English and another UN language. Fluency in the national language of the duty station is an asset.
Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN) is a Christian, not-for-profit, Non-Governmental Organization, working to ensure that Nigerian communities experience sustained food security, improved household nutrition, economic justice, natural resources management, disaster risks reduction, conflict transformation and humanitarian aid without bias to faith, gender or ethnicity.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Finance Officer 2.) Climate and Resilience Project Officer – Adamawa 3.) Climate and Resilience Project Officer – Katsina 4.) Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer (x2)
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Finance Officer
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
The Finance Officer is responsible for the day-to-day accounting function of the Project.
She/he will be utilizing the appropriate accounting system and following proper accounting procedures to disburse, account for, and report usage of funds.
She/ he will ensure that staff have a strong understanding of all of CRUDAN’s and
Donor’s regulations and policies, especially the core policies such as; Procurement
Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, Anti-Fraud & corruption and whistleblowing policies.
Processes payments for staff travel advances, ensuring advances are liquidated on time and accurately.
Prepares payment requisition vouchers in support of payments for project activities and suppliers’ invoices confirming such payments are in accordance with the laid down procedures and policies, accurate, complete, adequately supported by all underlying appropriate documents, correctly coded to appropriate expenses and tracking code and project code
Provides support in compiling and submission of the monthly financial reports package for the project
Provides support in compiling and remitting monthly statutory deductions
Maintains petty cash and makes petty cash payments
Makes payments to workshop participants (including travel and meal refunds) as designated by the supervisor
Processes cheques for suppliers and employees
Processes all banking activities in the state office, ensuring that bank account records are accurately maintained, and that bank statements are obtained on a timely basis.
Keeps track of expenses and other financial transactions, mainly involving expense entry, tracking, and record-keeping
Supports Peachtree data entry
Ensures adequate filing of finance documents
Ensures finance documents are sent promptly to the country office
Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor
Supports the state teams to provide administrative and technical support to thepartners to ensure that all financial documentation and reports are prepared and submitted on a timely basis in line with CRUDAN policies, project agreements, and Tearfund requirements.
In collaboration with the line manager support the training in financial management in accordance with CRUDAN and Tearfund financial management policies
Essential Criteria
Level of Education – B.Sc. / HND or equivalent
Specified Study Area – Finance / Accounts / Other related fields
Minimum of 3 year’s finance experience
Proficient in the use of Peachtree/Sage Accounting software.
Experience in working with partners accountable for grants and other financial support provided to implement project activities, particularly at the community level.
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
Language Requirements: Spoken English-Excellent; Written English-Excellent
Must be able to speak at least one local language predominant in that state.
Level of IT Expertise: Excellent (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Professional certificate in accounting and finance
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability/Integrity:
Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
Holds self and others accountable
Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates the highest levels of integrity.
Collaboration:
Working effectively with team members to achieve common goals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members,
and external partners
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
Designing more effective Finance and admin systems
Willing to take disciplined risks
Future-oriented, thinks pro-actively
Skills & Experience:
Administrative & General Skills
Desirable Criteria:
Good training and facilitation skills (for financial training/support to partners).
Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-
minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to be creative and proactive; health service improvement is essential.
Understanding of local language(s)
Application Closing Date
26th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: career@crudan.org using the Job Title and Applicant’s name as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
2.) Climate and Resilience Project Officer – Adamawa
Job Title: Climate and Resilience Project Officer
Location: Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
This position will be responsible for implementing all project activities in the project LGA in Adamawa state.
He/she will manage State/LGA / Ward / Community program activities, interface with project participants at the State/LGA/Ward/Community levels, and ensure quality implementation of all project components in the State/ LGA/Ward/ Community.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Program Design, Coordination and Implementation:
The post holder will:
Lead in the mobilization, sensitization, and orientation of community partners, local government leadership, traditional and religious institutions on all project activities.
Develop workplan for LGA/Community and submit a report of activities on a monthly basis.
Support the coordination of project activities at the State/LGA level.
Lead in all State/LGA/Community advocacies and Influencing work.
Be responsible for optimal performance at State/LGA/Community level in the areas of project implementation, accountability, responsiveness, and innovativeness.
Supervise and report the delivery of all project goods and services as required.
Collate data for monitoring and evaluation purposes on a weekly and monthly basis and ensure that quality data are uploaded to all manual and electronic data management platforms.
Ensure a smooth working relationship with State and Local Government Authorities with the support of the program support teams of CRUDAN and Oxfam.
Ensure the project standards and principles are met during project activities implementation.
Develop innovative approach towards ensuring active partnership of Local Government
Authority and project communities in all project activities and programmes.
Link project participants to government programmes at the LGA level as may be required.
Implement an effective communication system among all stakeholders at the LGA/Community level.
Participate in any other project-related activities according to project needs.
Coordinating all program activities at the State and Local government level
Ensuring effective program and budget alignments.
Mobilizing all institutional stakeholders in facilitating effective project activities’ delivery.
Ensure sound project visibility, leveraging on media engagements and celebration of relevant international days
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation of Activities:
Maintain effective data collections, documentation and reporting of project implementation data.
Continuously ensure the alignment of program intervention and activities in line with the project logframe and achieving the result slated in the Project outcome indicators/milestones.
Facilitate effective knowledge managements and ensure community feedback mechanism are in place for reporting safeguarding related matters.
Use learning from other closely related project or happenings to improve project delivery.
Monitor project budget vs actual closely to ensure effective managements of project finances.
Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reports are promptly shared with the Director of Programmes.
Working Relationship:
Work closely with the project management team at Oxfam and CRUDAN to effectively deliver project intervention activities.
Work in close supervision of the Director of Programmes in the delivery of project result and external interaction with State and non-State actors
Work closely with the project management team at Oxfam and CRUDAN to ensure that the implementation of relevant activities are planned and implemented in a phased and prioritised manner in full consultation and coordination with all relevant agencies both Government, CSO and other Stakeholders.
Work with the Finance Officer and Project Team to ensure that all financial activities conducted in each community are properly documented in line with CRUDAN’s,
Oxfam’s and WAHAFA policies and procedures.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director and/or Director of Programmes.
Requirements, Skills, and Competence:
Level of Education – First Degree, Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Community Engagements, Policy and Strategic Studies, Disaster risk Reduction / Management, Humanitarian Response or equivalent in relevant field with at least 3 years’ experience
At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience at the State or Local Government levels on a successful implementation of disaster reduction and humanitarian activities.
Sound political acumen and ability to manage relationships, as well as understand institutional change in complex environments.
Must have substantial experience in implementing community-level development/humanitarian projects, using participatory engagement and grassroots mobilization techniques.
An excellent understanding of financial and technical delivery, monitoring and evaluation of program impact and reporting against results;
Experience leading policy advocacy and campaign program intervention related to disaster risk reduction and management as well as humanitarian interventions.
Experience working with Civil society organization, Community based organization and value chain actors and their service providers
Experience and sound understanding of risks and their impacts on vulnerable rural populations.
Excellent training and facilitation skills with a wide variety of groups having diverse experiences, backgrounds, skills, and education levels
Experience in handling grants to local groups, ensuring appropriate basic documentation and accountability at the community/field level.
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
Language Requirements: Spoken English-Excellent; Written English-Good (ability to type and prepare reports and other documents as needed.)
Reside in Adamawa State
Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills Immediate availability
Information Computer Technology (ICT) practical understanding and ability to track and analyse data
Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last- minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Fluency in English, Hausa, and any other local language(s)
Respected by local people and leaders and known to be conscientious, of high integrity, and diplomacy.
Application Closing Date
26th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: career@crudan.org using the Job Title and Applicant’s name as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
3.) Climate and Resilience Project Officer – Katsina
Job Title: Climate and Resilience Project Officer
Location: Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
This position will be responsible for implementing all project activities in the project LGA in Katsina state.
He/she will manage State/LGA/Ward/Community program activities, interface with project participants at the State/LGA/Ward/Community levels, and ensure quality implementation of all project components in the State/LGA/Ward/Community.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Program Design, Coordination and Implementation:
The post holder will:
Lead in the mobilization, sensitization, and orientation of community partners, local
government leadership, traditional and religious institutions on all project activities.
Develop workplan for LGA/Community and submit a report of activities on a monthly basis.
Support the coordination of project activities at the State/LGA level.
Lead in all State/LGA/Community advocacies and Influencing work.
Be responsible for optimal performance at State/LGA/Community level in the areas of
project implementation, accountability, responsiveness, and innovativeness.
Supervise and report the delivery of all project goods and services as required.
Collate data for monitoring and evaluation purposes on a weekly and monthly basis and ensure that quality data are uploaded to all manual and electronic data management platforms.
Ensure a smooth working relationship with State and Local Government Authorities with the support of the program support teams of CRUDAN and Oxfam.
Ensure the project standards and principles are met during project activities implementation.
Develop innovative approach towards ensuring active partnership of Local Government
Authority and project communities in all project activities and programmes.
Link project participants to government programmes at the LGA level as may be required.
Implement an effective communication system among all stakeholders at the LGA/Community level.
Participate in any other project-related activities according to project needs.
Coordinating all program activities at the State and Local government level
Ensuring effective program and budget alignments.
Mobilizing all institutional stakeholders in facilitating effective project activities’ delivery.
Ensure sound project visibility, leveraging on media engagements and celebration of relevant international days
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation of Activities:
Maintain effective data collections, documentation and reporting of project implementation data.
Continuously ensure the alignment of program intervention and activities in line with the
project logframe and achieving the result slated in the Project outcome indicators/milestones.
Facilitate effective knowledge managements and ensure community feedback mechanism are in place for reporting safeguarding related matters.
Use learning from other closely related project or happenings to improve project delivery.
Monitor project budget vs actual closely to ensure effective managements of project finances.
Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reports are promptly shared with the Director of Programmes.
Working Relationship:
Work closely with the project management team at Oxfam and CRUDAN to effectively deliver project intervention activities.
Work in close supervision of the Director of Programmes in the delivery of project result and external interaction with State and non-State actors
Work closely with the project management team at Oxfam and CRUDAN to ensure that the implementation of relevant activities are planned and implemented in a phased and prioritised manner in full consultation and coordination with all relevant agencies both Government, CSO and other Stakeholders.
Work with the Finance Officer and Project Team to ensure that all financial activities conducted in each community are properly documented in line with CRUDAN’s,
Oxfam’s and WAHAFA policies and procedures.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director and/or Director of Programmes.
Requirements, Skills, and Competencies
Level of Education –First Degree, Master degree in Development studies, Community engagements, Policy and Strategic Studies, Disaster Risk Reduction / Management, Humanitarian Response or equivalent in relevant field with at least 3 years experience.
At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience at the State or Local Government levels on a successful implementation of disaster reduction and humanitarian activities.
Sound political acumen and ability to manage relationships, as well as understand institutional change in complex environments.
Must have substantial experience in implementing community-level development/humanitarian projects, using participatory engagement and grassroots mobilization techniques.
An excellent understanding of financial and technical delivery, monitoring and evaluation of program impact and reporting against results;
Experience leading policy advocacy and campaign program intervention related to disaster risk reduction and management as well as humanitarian interventions.
Experience working with Civil society organization, Community based organization and value chain actors and their service providers
Experience and sound understanding of risks and their impacts on vulnerable rural populations.
Excellent training and facilitation skills with a wide variety of groups having diverse experiences, backgrounds, skills, and education levels
Experience in handling grants to local groups, ensuring appropriate basic documentation and accountability at the community/field level.
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
Language Requirements: Spoken English-Excellent; Written English-Good (ability to type and prepare reports and other documents as needed.)
Reside in Katsina State
Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills
Immediate availability
Information Computer Technology (ICT) practical understanding and ability to track and analyse data
Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last- minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Fluency in English, Hausa, and any other local language(s)
Respected by local people and leaders and known to be conscientious, of high integrity, and diplomacy.
Application Closing Date
26th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: career@crudan.org using the Job Title and Applicant’s name as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
4.) Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer (x2)
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer
Locations: Adamawa and Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time
Primary Responsibilities
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer is responsible to implement a functional MEAL system at field level.
The officer provides support to the programmes team in designing, monitoring and evaluating all projects’ interventions.
Collect monitoring, evaluation, research and learning data on project activities and learning initiatives.
Ensure tools are fit for purpose and appropriate to context through review and revision with line supervisor.
Ensuring that baseline surveys are conducted with the informed consent and participation of the programme beneficiaries.
Ensuring that project monitoring systems include mechanisms for beneficiaries to
participate and to feedback their comments on the Anticipatory Humanitarian Action programme.
Recognition of the indicators/milestones of the project outputs for improved reporting, accountability and learning to beneficiaries/other stakeholders.
General scope of the Job
The Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer is specifically responsible for:
Monitoring and evaluating the Strengthening Early Warning & Response Mechanisms
(SEWaRM) project being implemented by CRUDAN in partnership with Oxfam and working with the Climate and Resilience Project Officer to report to the Director of Programmes.
Assisting in producing, networking and to storing up-to-date resources (database) that support the organisation’s communication.
Monitoring and evaluating data collection activities, survey work and analytical sessions.
Ensuring field data is gathered and registered, ensuring the quality of data entered and helping to produce initial statistical analyses.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Setting up the M&E system
Assist in revising the programme log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of the objective hierarchy, indicators/milestones and monitoring mechanisms.
Guide the process for identifying the key performance questions and parameters for monitoring programme performance and comparing it to targets.
Design the format for monitoring programme performance reports.
Set out the framework and procedures for the evaluation of programme activities with stakeholders
Participate in training with stakeholders, including primary stakeholders, in M&E skills, including participatory aspects.
Implementation of M&E:
Based on the budget, design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of project activities.
Prepare consolidated progress reports for Management in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing.
Conduct regular visits to meet beneficiaries in coordination with project officers to capture data correctly and efficiently to ensure regular and accurate reporting.
Develop and submit quarterly capacity enhancement and assessment plan for project
beneficiaries in targeted communities and ensure the implementation of approved actions.
Review monitoring reports, analyse them for impact evaluation to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in programme implementation.
Communication:
Prepare reports on M&E findings, as required, working closely with the Project Officer.
Undertake regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where adaptations might be needed.
Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with programme staff, implementing partners and primary stakeholders.
Liaise with OXFAM MELSA Unit through the Program Officer to ensure effective project monitoring at the LG level.
Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum and in a timely fashion. If necessary, create such discussion forum to fill any gaps.
Accountability:
Implement and support accountability feedback, complaints and response mechanisms (both digital and conventional) in the project locations.
Where applicable, maintain regular contact with beneficiaries, community leaders, representatives of agencies of government and other NGOs, inviting them to participate in monitoring and assessment processes and sharing the results with them.
Inform target beneficiaries of their rights, the intended results and impact of the project, the monitoring and evaluation processes, and the feedback and complaints Mechanism of the project.
Learning:
Assist the project team and partners in documenting lessons learnt
Support the implementation of reviews and learning events at project locations, as needed.
Support development of programs management information system (MIS), harnessing new information technology for the compilation, analysis, storage, and retrieval of data and knowledge for programs development.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director and/or Director of Programmes.
Personal Qualities
B.Sc in relevant field or other similar field
At least 3 years’ experience in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; other learning efforts is required
Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Flexible attitude to work
Ability to gain trust and support of colleagues
Good Team player.
Ability to meet deadlines, targets and work proactively with others to meet shared responsibilities.
Ability to work in difficult terrains and weather conditions.
Fluency in English, Hausa, and any other local language(s)
Ability to relate to people from a variety of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Application Closing Date
26th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: career@crudan.org using the Job Title and Applicant’s name as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Electronic PayPlus Limited is a foremost electronic payment company with years of experience in the industry. We are a card-based solutions provider primarily focused on providing total payment solutions to the banking industry and other payment institutions. We offer a wide variety of plastic cards from the simplest PVC to the most sophisticated smart contact and contact-less cards.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Finance Officer 2.) Head, Production 3.) Head, Quality Assurance and Control 4.) Project Manager 5.) Sales and Business Development Executive
Provide financial information for price decisions whenever required.
Prepare bank reconciliation and submit to account payable officer for review on/before 3rd working day of the following month
Handle loan financing activities for the company.
Job costing
Call/fixed placement of idle funds
Carry out reconciliation of vendors’ accounts on a monthly basis.
Collection of Withholding Tax credit notes from Clients and posting of same.
Submission of application for Acceptance certificate to Federal ministry of trade & investment at the end of an accounting year
Ensure proper filing of monthly payment vouchers.
All monthly accruals/provisions must be made before the monthly management accounts are finalized
Update daily Bank Balances Report.
Any other functions as communicated by the HOD
Preparation of schedules for external auditors.
Academic Qualification
BSc / HND in Accounting or relevant Social Sciences course
Experience: 3 year
Key Skills and Competences:
Planning skills & Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills & Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Team work skills
Attention to details
Application Closing Date
15th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@epayplusng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Candidates residing in Lagos Island, Lekki – Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki axis are encouraged to apply.
Manage and direct the operations of the production department efficiently and effectively.
Scheduling duties rosters of all operators and handling technical problems on the production lines during production.
Liaise with maintenance unit to carry out scheduled maintenance to minimize operational downtimes.
Set production plans and schedules in accordance with sales forecast and Coordinate all production activities.
Oversee process flow from raw material receipt to finished goods transfer. Work with the production supervisors and Team Leads to improve productivity and reduce production cost.
Ensure KPI’s set are SMART and evaluate production staff performance regularly.
Liaise with the HR Department to ensure manpower complement at various units shift operations is followed and all monthly overtime schedule of production staff and forward to HR for processing withing stipulated time frame.
Discuss weekly production reports and trends with management and possible areas of improvement.
Submit detailed daily production reports to the Executive Director as well as weekly report prior month-end performance reviews with Management.
Achieve production operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews.
Preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems.
Determine system improvements areas required in all production lines and handling change management.
Maintain and improve product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits, investigating customer complaints.
Preparation and updating the Standard operating procedures to guide production staff in the current operations and prevent deviation from standard laid down by the Company.
Work closely with Head Quality Control/Assurance in ensuring sample product test are done prior mass production and production Team rectify all error discovery before new mass production commence.
Liaise with foreign technical partners on new upgrade implementation and support with regards to all card manufacturing machines.
Work closely with EMV Operations Team to upgrade relevant personalization solutions to handle any EMV card personalization as may be required.
Work closely with Head Sales and Business development towards meeting customer demand and feedback required in correctly service failures from production line output.
Regular knowledge transfer and training of the production staff on all the production activities and processes.
Ensuring adequate onboarding of employees in the production department.
Work closely with the EMV Operation Team to liaise with the card association companies (Interswitch, MasterCard and VISA) to resolve issues relating to production as may be required from time to time.
Regular monitoring of client’s stock of cards and PERSO consumables in the vault; and liaising with clients and Admin department for replenishment before the cards are completely used up. Responsible for Preventive reporting to avoid production consumable stock-out.
Ensure technical training is conducted for the department twice a month to eliminate any skill gap within the department.
Resolve all issues relating to production with the banks; ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to customers that will attract repeat business.
Work closely with the Chief Technology Officer in managing all the card production software licenses and ensure prompt annual renewal by the IT department.
Constant card production technology research and development.
Full compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures and Information Security Policy regarding card manufacturing and personalization.
To ensure production wastes are shredded accordingly.
To ensure that proper records of production activities are kept and backup are done regularly.
Any other role as may be directed by the Executive Director.
Academic Qualifications
BSc/HND in any of the Somputer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology or Business Administration
Masters Degree and MBA will be an added advantage
Professional Qualification:
Certification in Production Management
Experience:
Must have worked in a similar role at least 5 years
Key Skills and Competencies
Self-starting, Self-motivated, Self-confident
Excellent technical production skills.
Organizational and coordination skills.
Planning skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Communication skills.
Problem solving skills.
Teamworking skills.
Attention to details.
Understanding of the code, specification and regulations related to the payment card industry.
IT savvy, Microsoft excel and work skills, Microsoft PowerPoint presentation skills.
Application Closing Date
15th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@epayplusng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Candidates residing in Lagos Island, Lekki – Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki axis are encouraged to apply.
Draft quality assurance policies and procedures, standards and/or specifications, interpret and implement quality control standards.
Evaluate adequacy of quality control standards, make sure products are not defective.
Oversee the daily activities of QA/QC supervisors and team leads, hire and train new QA/QC supervisors and team leads. Supervise the Quality Control and quality assurance Team daily activities.
Devise sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data.
Review the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems.
Plan, conduct and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality.
Have capacity to lead the quality assurance requirement in the production floor as a certified quality manager (CQM) to supervise and leads a team towards improving development systems within the production lines and monitor customer satisfaction with outside suppliers.
Conduct strategic planning to enable the company operate more effectively. Onboard CQMs capacity that will be adequate to maintain and implement the company’s quality management systems (QMS).
Evaluate and develop new techniques for reliability and quality control for processes and products.
Establish procedures and analyze data to ensure quality and reliability of every production output from all production lines.
Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system.
Assessing customer requirements in terms of quality and ensuring that they are met.
Directing objectives to maximize profitability.
Responsible for declaring that a product is not safe or is not of the specified quality.
Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities including inspecting production assembly lines to conducting customer service and marketing surveys.
Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues, collect and compile statistical quality data.
Develop, recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality assurance and quality control activities.
Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards.
Coordinate and support on-site audits conducted by Internal and external providers.
Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Monitor risk management activities regarding quality of production output.
Responsible for document management systems
Assure ongoing compliance with quality and payment card industry standard regulatory requirements.
Comply with information security policy of the company.
Any other roles that may be assigned by the ED.
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Assurance, Business or Statistics
Master Degree in relevant discipline or a MBA is an added advantage.
Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience
Experience with implementation of corrective action programs
Product or industry-specific experience
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases.
Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA, project management.
Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements in payment card manufacturing environment.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Confidence
Excellent technical skills
Organizational skills
Planning skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Team leadership skills
Attention to details
Understanding of the code, specification and regulatory requirements relating to the payment card industry.
IT skills
Numerical skills and an understanding of statistics
Advance Microsoft excel, word and power point presentation skills
Application Closing Date
15th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@epayplusng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Candidates residing in Lagos Island, Lekki – Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki axis are encouraged to apply.
Identifying and developing new opportunities with clients. Obtaining customer acceptance of project deliverables.
Responsible for planning, coordination, executing, monitoring and documentation of all projects approved by the Management including preparation of user guide, training manual, working with EMV Operation to ensure UAT scripts, etc are delivered to time.
Ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track as set by the Management. Forecasts change and communicates current and projected issues.
Responsible for submitting project deliverables, preparing status reports, and establishing effective project communication plans as well as the proper execution of said plans, ensuring delivery to quality standards.
Conducting post-project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements. Managing customer satisfaction within the project transition period.
Take on the responsibility for a specific project or several projects within an organization working closely with the Management.
Pro-actively engages present and future stakeholders in design, priority setting, and implementation and builds coalitions among the various stakeholders to move the project forward.
Facilitating change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget. Recognizes problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent. Evaluate alternatives and find solutions using a systematic, multi-step approach.
Develop, and initiate innovations and solutions where precedents and procedures may not exist.
Facilitate project initiation/kick-off meeting, Prepare: project definition/scope/requirements, and ensure project scope is clearly understood by stakeholders and sign off all relevant documents prior to project implementation.
Coordinating the development of user manuals, training materials, and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system to the clients. Work closely with software developers to ensure development conforms with standard and manage project implementation risks.
Play active role working closely with IT Team and other internal stakeholders in software testing and user acceptance test (UAT).
Work closely with the EMV Team in Project Management Office to ensure software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance and interface specifications.
Any other function as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of PMO or company management.
Knowledge of Project Management methodologies such as SCRUM, Waterfall, Agile.
Academic Qualification
A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in a related field with 10-12 years experience..
Professional Qualification:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience:
Proven experience in project management.
Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion.
Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies.
Analytical skill, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Problem solving skills
Teamworking skills, Attention to details
Understanding of the code, specification and regulations related to the payment card industry, IT skills
Application Closing Date
15th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@epayplusng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Candidates residing in Lagos Island, Lekki – Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki axis are encouraged to apply.
5.) Sales and Business Development Executive
Job Title: Sales and Business Development Executive
Responsible for managing the sales team, developing business plans covering sales, revenue, and expense controls, meeting agreed targets, and promoting the organization’s presence.
Responsible for obtaining profitable results through the sales team by developing the team through motivation, counseling, skills development and product knowledge development.
Assist in the development of the annual marketing plan, specifically advising on: realistic forecasts for each product and territory (based on historical data, market trends, competitive activity, promotional strategy and sales effort), realistic costs of operating the sales force; and sales promotion programme plans.
Responsible for monitoring the performance of the sales team by establishing a system of reports and communications involving sales reports and cyclical sales meetings.
Establish, maintain and expand customer base of the organization.
Increase business opportunities through various routes to market.
Maintain and increasing sales of the organizations products.
Quarterly and Annual Market update report on new services, competitors, business opportunities, etc.
Build up good relationship with service providers and vendors.
Responsible of management of accounts and key accounts.
Work closely with other job functions in the company to improve overall services level.
Academic Qualification
Graduate Degree in Marketing, Social Sciences or related discipline.
Expereince: 5-7 Years
Skills and Competences:
Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Good communicator.
Result oriented: Ability to achieve the target within given time.
Strategic thinking: Experienced in developing marketing strategies
Decisive: Capable of delivering quick solutions to the marketing troubles.
Strong sales support and project management, leadership and training skills.
Excellent analytical skills: Expert in forwarding thinking & market research
Sound expertise in development processes and product marketing.
Excellence presentation skill.
Application Closing Date
15th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@epayplusng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Candidates residing in Lagos Island, Lekki – Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki axis are encouraged to apply.
African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) was established in Abuja, Nigeria in October, 1993 by African Governments, African private and institutional investors as well as non-African financial institutions and private investors for the purpose of financing, promoting and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade.
The Bank, headquartered in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, commenced operations on 30 September, 1994, following the signature of a Headquarters Agreement with the host Government in August, 1994. It has branch offices in Harare, Abuja and Abidjan and will open an East Africa branch office shortly.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Head of Project Implementation, AMCE 2.) Director of Education & Learning, AMCE 3.) Clinical Director of Cardiology, AMCE 4.) Clinical Director of Haematology, AMCE 5.) Clinical Director of Oncology, AMCE
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Head of Project Implementation, AMCE
Job Title: Head of Project Implementation, AMCE
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Working time: Full-time
The Opportunity
The Project Implementation Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful setup and implementation of projects within the organisation that are vital to the delivery of patient care to the highest of standards.
The post holder will be responsible for the planning, delivery and implementation of projects, policy or services within the orgsanisation, taking leadership over the planning, budgets, governance and risk management stages, ensuring that this has been accounted for in each stage of the plan.
The post holder will be expected to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in the project planning processes, ensuring that the plans in place are both achievable and sustainable, ensuring that they can be achieved in an agreed timeframe that will allow the delivery of the project to the expected standard.
This role requires you to have a strong background in successfully delivering construction projects, ideally within a healthcare setting. You will also have a strong knowledge of healthcare and an awareness of risk management techniques in accordance to the management of projects.
The ideal candidate will have had at least five years of success within a project implementation role, leading a project team through a combination of astute project implementation expertise and exemplary leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
Responsible for overseeing the management of the relevant projects, ensuring there is a high standard business case being developed and relevant documentation for project initiation
To develop and maintain a detailed project plan that includes risk assessment of each phase, specifying the project objectives
Ensuring resource requirements and costs for delivery involve all key stakeholders to ensure delivery of projected efficiencies are outlined during the planning phase, whilst ensuring that these financial/resource constraints are abided by during the Implementation process
Review on an ongoing basis progress of a project, identifying where there maybe specific KPI’s that may not be met, taking action to bring the project back on track and provide any solutions to potential problems in delivery
Strategic Development:
Responsible for leading the strategic and operational planning of the management of the project
To make sure projects are developed with the correct quality standards and are developed on time
Manage the timescales of the delivery of the project to ensure there are agreed time standards making sure that the quality is not compromised
Provides strategic direction and oversight for the design, development and delivery of the project.
To develop an exit strategy for projects ensuring the benefits continue to be realised and the final results are not compromised.
To lead on the development of all policies, procedures and protocols relating to project implementation, ensuring these are acted upon within the project team and by stakeholders
Governance:
Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
Making sure that all project implementation practices comply with regulatory standards at all stages of the development lifecycle
Ensuring that a relevant audit trail of project outcomes are visible at all times
Other Duties:
Ensure that all staff members who are contributing to the development of projects have the correct and relevant training
Management of tender document, appraisals and negotiations
To be able to carry out business development with prospective external clients for funding of projects
To provide support to the wider project management team
Equality and Diversity:
Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Projects department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place
Personal and Staff Development:
Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company
Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management
Communications And Working Relationships:
Coordinate and facilitate consultations with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements to ensure improvements and any necessary systems implementations to help the meet the Project Implementations strategic objectives
Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of the Project Implementation objectives and goals.
Collaborate with the senior stakeholders and divisional Heads to determine the short and long term project needs of the organisation
Develop and present Project Implementation updates to the Board of Director
To develop, agree and implement a clear communications pathway for the project implementation reaching all stakeholders within the organisation.
Line Management:
Develop and maintain the department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions are reliable, stable and efficient
Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures
Organisational Responsibilities:
Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new Project Implementation technology or sector related improvements
Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its strategic objectives
Confidentiality:
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held.
General:
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Infection Control Statement:
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.
These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Criteria
Essential Qualifications;
Degree or equivalent in relevant experience (Project management / Construction / Sciences related qualification)
Chartered status within RICS, CIOB or other globally relevant accreditation
Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable Qualifications:
Masters in relevant subject
Professional qualification in a relevant subject
Teaching qualification.
Essential Experience:
Ability to be comfortable presenting to large groups
Strong hands on technical experience
Leading meetings regarding the development of projects
Skilled expertise in the handling of construction contracts
Successful proven experience in a number of project management/implentation roles
Experience of working within a complex multi disciplinary project team.
Desirable Experience:
Ideally successful project development experience within the healthcare field
Management and Leadership
Successfully managed a project team, being able to deliver the outlined service/project
Inspirational and visible leader, with first class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems
Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels
Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles
Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations
Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
Driven by change and business transformation particularly focused on optimising the benefits of digitization
Shares the AMCE’s vision and values
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.
Personal Attributes:
Professional attitude towards work
Shares the AMCE’s vision
Proactive and organised
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
Commitment to caring for others
Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
High levels of honesty and integrity.
Languages:
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills in languages other than English is desirable.
AMCE Values:
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
As the Director of Education and Learning, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high quality training and education to the AMCE workforce, ensuring a skilled workforce for both the present and future needs.
The post holder will be providing leadership, support and guidance to the workforce in respect to their professional development, whilst also being able to manage and lead their own departmental staff, ensuring that they are following the strategic plan to meet the Education and Learning strategy of the organisation.
The post holder will be accountable for the planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive Education, Training and Professional development programme, that aims to promote a more skilled workforce across the whole organisation.
The post holder will monitor and identify the educational, training and professional development needs across the workforce and use this research in order to put in place a service that delivers this.
The successful candidate will have experience of managing the education and learning function within an organisation of similar complexity, with evidence of contribution to organisational development, having achieved an exceptional level of service throughout this time.
It is imperative that the successful candidate is able to lead and influence a multiprofessional team, providing effective leadership through clear communication pathways throughout the department. In addition to this, the post holder will have an In-depth understanding of the learning life cycle and its impact on business outcomes, using this to provide an astute Education and Learning platform for the AMCE workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
Take a lead in building relationships for service improvement of the Education and Learning department with key partners
Ensure and cultivate a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per AMCE values, throughout the Department
To lead the development and implementation of Clinical Development Programmes
To act as the first point of contact for any Education and Learning expertise, providing the workforce with expert advice and guidance on all aspects of education, training and development
To be the lead representation of the Education and Learning in all meetings/external events
Establish relationships with External Experts to expand Education and Learning opportunities
To lead on the implementation of a culture that promotes continuous improvement of the skill levels of the workforce.
Strategic Development:
To provide a strategic plan for the Education, Learning and Professional development strategy of the organisation that takes into account and financial and/or resource constraints
Ensure that there are a variety of methods to deliver courses including distance learning
To play a significant role in ensuring provision of high quality Education Services within AMCE
To lead on the development and implementation of any revised or new policies being used in the department
To keep accurate and timely records of all Education and Training activity and prepare regular statistical and evaluation reports
Communicate with appropriate academic and professional organisations on professional standards, educational programmes and development issues, including possible areas of joint collaboration
Oversee regular evaluation of training and development programmes, ensuring that objectives and quality standards are being met
Governance:
Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
Take responsibility for overseeing the departments compliance with legal guidelines, policies and quality standards
The post holder will be expected to lead in establishing and monitoring clinical audit projects involving the service delivery of the department.
Other Duties:
To take leadership in any clinical research that can help improve the efficiency of the Education, Learning and Development programmes
To regularly submit reports that include a summary of department progress, achievement of objectives and future department goals
Keep up to date with current trend and practices within Education and Learning, ensuring that the department is ready to adapt to any new processes where necessary
Equality and Diversity:
Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Education and Learning department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place
Personal and Staff Development:
Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company
Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management
Taking any disciplinary action in the case of any wrongdoing within the department
Communications And Working Relationships:
Coordinate and facilitate consultations with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements to ensure improvements and any necessary systems implementations to help the meet the departments’ strategic objectives
Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of the objectives and goals.
Develop and present Education and Learning department updates to the Board of Directors
Collaborate with senior members of the wider organisation to review objectives and provide guidance on the short band long term goals of Education and Learning
Line Management:
Line manage staff members within Education and Learning ensuring that they are aligned with the strategic plan and are carrying out their roles responsibly
Develop and maintain the department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions are reliable, stable and efficient
Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures
Ensure that there is sufficient support in order for staff within Education and Learning to carry out personal professional development
Organisational Responsibilities:
Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new technology or sector related improvements
Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its strategic objectives
Confidentiality:
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment.
The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held
General:
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly
Infection Control Statement:
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.
These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
Qualified to a Degree level or equivalent experience
Masters degree in related field
Relevant management or professional qualification
Continuation of professional development
Essential Experience:
Significant experience of leadership in education and learning strategy
Extensive experience and successful track record of building effective partnerships with schools, academies, colleges to create and develop opportunities to improve educational outcomes
Experience in a senior education and learning role having achieved success in this positon
Previous experience in providing a strategic plan for Education and Learning within an organisation taking into account budgets and resource constraints
Previous experience in setting a long term strategic plan which has been successfully implemented
High level of analysis and interpretation skills
Ability to prioritise work, with previous experience working in a complex, fast paced environment
Ability to motivate a team with previous experience of achieving team objectives
Success In working across a widespread organisation, collaborating with a variety of senior stakeholders
Management and Leadership:
Previously been responsible for the day to day running of an Educational and Learning department
Experience of liaising with senior members of an organisation, identifying areas of risk and finding ways to minimise this
Inspirational and visible leader, with first class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems
Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels
Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles
Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations
Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
Driven by change and business transformation particularly focused on optimising the benefits of digitization
Shares the AMCE’s vision and values
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Personal Attributes:
Professional attitude towards work
Shares the AMCE’s vision
Proactive and organised
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
Commitment to caring for others
Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
High levels of honesty and integrity
Languages:
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills in languages other than English is desirable
AMCE Values:
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
As the Clinical Director of Cardiology, you will be responsible for leading and directing the strategic plan of the Cardiology department.
The post holder will ensure that the department meets the needs of patients, not only in the short term but also the future, through the introduction of new technologies, services and procedures where necessary, in order to constantly evolve as a department.
The post holder will be accountable for designing a ‘clinical vision’ for the Cardiology department that aligns with the AMCE’s values.
This would be to provide a vision that ensures high quality and safe care of patients, whilst also understanding the various constraints and objectives of the organization as a whole.
The Director will be also accountable for building and encouraging scientific excellence within the team, close partnerships with HCPs, scientific societies and patient organizations in the country and the rest of the world.
They will also be commissioned with financial planning and budgetary adherence of the department’s medical affairs activities.
The post holder will actively participate in both departmental and centre’s matters concerning clinical governance and audit, ensuring the maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Cardiology patients.
It will also be the Clinical Directors responsibility to ensure that the relevant Senior Clinical staff within the department oversee the correct procedures for patients.
This could include the use of various surgical procedures and the correct prescription of medication to patients, to help treat a range of cardiac illnesses.
It is essential that the successful candidate has had previous successful experience in a Clinical Director of a Cardiology department, with evidence of having achieved an exceptional level of service throughout this time.
It is imperative that the successful candidate is able to lead and influence a multiprofessional team, providing effective leadership through clear communication pathways throughout the department.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
Take a lead in building relationships for service improvement of the Cardiology department with key partners
To oversee the staffing of the department to ensure that staff numbers meet the required volume and expertise
To plan, coordinate and implement the delivery of patient care services for the Cardiology department.
To establish effective working relationships with internal staff within the department and the wider organisation making sure communication channels are clear
To lead on the evaluation of new opportunities to implement new technology/services that may be implemented within the Cardiology department
Lead by consistent ethical and professional behaviour, with uncompromising commitment to patients
Ensure and cultivate a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per AMCE values, throughout the department.
Strategic Development:
To provide a strategic plan for the Cardiology department that takes into account and financial and/or resource constraints
To play a significant role in ensuring provision of high quality Cardiology services
To regularly analyse clinical practices within the department, identifying any areas for improvement of services
Identify clinical indicators to measure and evaluate the level of quality care
To lead on the development and implementation of any revised or new policies being used in the department
Collaborate with the Head of Nursing, CNO and wider organisation to review department objectives and provide guidance on the short and long term goals of Cardiology services.
Governance:
Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
Take responsibility for overseeing the departments compliance with legal guidelines, policies and quality standards
To ensure that all practice within the department complies with the statutory regulations that are in place.
Other Duties:
To take leadership in any clinical research that can help improve the efficiency of patient service delivery within Cardiology
To regularly submit reports that include a summary of department progress, achievement of objectives and future department goals
Keep up to date with current trend and practices within Cardiology, ensuring that the department is ready to adapt to any new processes where necessary.
Equality and Diversity:
Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Cardiology department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place.
Personal and Staff Development:
Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to
Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management
Taking any disciplinary action in the case of any wrongdoing within the department.
Communications And Working Relationships:
Coordinate and facilitate consultations with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements to ensure improvements and any necessary systems implementations to help the meet the departments’ strategic objectives
Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of the objectives and goals
Develop and present Cardiology department updates to the Board of Directors
Collaborate with senior members of the wider organisation to review department objectives and provide guidance on the short and long term goals of Cardiology
Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer to determine short and long term needs of the Cardiology department
Develop and present Cardiology updates to the Board of Directors
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing, lead on quality improvement and innovation within the Cardiology department.
Line Management:
Develop and maintain the department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions are reliable, stable and efficient
Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures
Ensure that there is sufficient support in order for staff within Cardiology services to carry out personal professional development.
Organisational Responsibilities:
Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new technology or sector related improvements
Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its strategic objectives.
Confidentiality:
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held.
General:
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Infection Control Statement:
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) or the country of origin
Fellowship in Cardiology of West African College of Physicians / equivalent in country of origin
MSc Degree in related field of equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development.
Desirable Qualifications:
MD or PHD
Additional sub-specialty training.
Essential Experience:
Previous experience in a Cardiology Clinical Director role
Deep knowledge of clinical issues relating to the running of a Cardiology department
Previous experience overseeing clinical and non-clinical staff within a Cardiology department
Previous experience in providing a strategic plan for a Cardiology department taking into account budgets and resource constraints
Previous experience in setting a long term strategic plan which has been successfully implemented
High level of analysis and interpretation skills
Ability to prioritise work, with previous experience working in a complex, fast paced environment
Ability to motivate a team with previous experience of achieving team objectives
Success In working across a widespread organisation, collaborating with a variety of senior stakeholders
Desirable Experience:
Has regional / national / international standing
Has experience of working With Board members and Senior Directors in more than one setting.
Track record of leading delivery of robust of Full Business Cases
Management and Leadership:
Previously been responsible for the day to day running of the clinical and non-clinical services within a Cardiology department
Experience of liaising with senior members of an organisation, identifying areas of clinical and non-clinical risk, providing ways to minimise this
Inspirational and visible leader, with first class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems
Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels
Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles
Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations
Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
Driven by change and business transformation particularly focused on optimising the benefits of digitization
Shares the AMCE’s vision and values
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.
Personal Attributes:
Professional attitude towards work
Shares the AMCE’s vision
Proactive and organised
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
Commitment to caring for others
Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
High levels of honesty and integrity.
Languages:
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills in languages other than English is desirable
AMCE Values:
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
The Haematology Director will be tasked with building, leading and overseeing the department of Haematology and the medical teams for the development and implementation of the departmental strategy and plans.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer and medical leads as well as other cross functional team colleagues to ensure access to Centre’s services and research, develop and implement cross functional organisational plans aligned with patient, healthcare professionals and broader corporate needs.
The Director will be also accountable for building and encouraging scientific excellence within the team, close partnerships with HCPs, scientific societies and patient organisations in the country and the rest of the world.
They will also be commissioned with financial planning and budgetary adherence of the department’s medical affairs activities.
The Haematology Director will actively participate in both departmental and centre’s matters concerning clinical governance and audit and ensure maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Haematology patients.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous exceptional leadership within a Clinical Haematology Director position, meeting the required standards to achieve ‘excellence’ in that role. It is essential that the post holder is able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, ensuring that they are clear and concise with the information they are providing.
The post holder will be someone that is seen as a ‘problem solver’, providing solutions to any potential complications that may have arisen in the department concerning both staff and patients, making sure that these are resolved in an efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
Lead by consistent ethical and professional behaviour, with uncompromising commitment to patients
Facilitate excellent working partnerships developed with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) based on scientific excellence and trust
Ensure and cultivate a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per AMCE values, throughout the Department
Lead and contribute to teaching/training, audit and managerial responsibilities as appropriate to all level experience
Establish relationships with External Experts to expand research opportunities
To take responsibility for the review of clinical procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement of services
To lead in the explanation of any changes to processes within the department. Making sure that all staff are aware of this and are able to adapt
Provide leadership around job planning and productivity within the department.
Strategic Development:
Design, implement and oversea the Medical Strategic and Operational Plan in accordance with the AMCE strategy, local country plans and aligned with corporate policies and procedures and applicable local laws, regulations and code of practice
To play a significant role in ensuring provision of high quality Haematology Services.
Lead the provision of clinical and laboratory Haematology services in collaboration with existing consultants.
To participate in the clinical and non-clinical objective setting process
To work with the Head of Nursing and other senior leads in the department to provide effective clinical leadership to the directorate and help ensure the development of high quality clinical services
To carry out regular appraisals with clinical staff to ensure that there is a long term plan in identifying and achieving objectives which fall in line with objectives of both the individual and organisation
Regularly monitor and review clinical practices within the department, seeking change if there is any that need to be made.
Governance:
The post holder will be expected to lead in establishing and monitoring clinical audit projects involving the service delivery of the department
Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented
Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
To ensure that all clinical practice complies with the statutory regulations that are in place.
Other Duties:
To participate in any research findings that may improve the clinical delivery of the department, relaying this information to the C Suite to see if any of these findings can be implemented
Where necessary, be able to explain clinical information to patients regarding any treatment/findings, demonstrating clear and concise interpersonal skills
Continuing personal professional development if needed
Clinical management, attendance at departmental and meetings
Appraisal, Job planning and rota organisation
Service development, quality improvement work, major incident planning.
Equality and Diversity:
Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Haematology department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place
Personal and Staff Development:
Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company
Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management.
Communications And Working Relationships:
Ability to interpret data and translate it towards the stakeholders and wider teams
Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations
Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of business objectives and goals
Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and Head of Nursing to determine short and long term needs of the Haematology department
Develop and present Haematology updates to the Board of Directors
Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and Head of Nursing to determine the short and long term needs of the Haematology department
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing, lead on quality improvement and Innovation in the Haematology department.
Line Management:
Develop and maintain the Haematology department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions of the Haematology department are reliable, stable and efficient
Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures.
Organisational Responsibilities:
Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new Haematology technology or sector related improvements
Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its Haematology strategic objectives.
Confidentiality:
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held.
General:
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly
Infection Control Statement:
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.
These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) or the country of origin
West African College of Physicians Nigeria/ country of origin accreditation
MSc Degree in related field of equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development.
Desirable Qualifications:
MD or PHD
Additional sub-specialty training
Essential Experience:
Able to demonstrate success at the senior level leading complex, contentious, ambiguous and high profile transformational change in a large organisation and across organisations
High level of managerial competency, including ability to manage and lead in a complex and contentious dynamic professional environment
Strong background in programme management
General understanding of managerial and accreditation issues relating to laboratories and clinical haematology
Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance with demonstrable understanding of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients
Broad-based clinical lead and laboratory haematology experience
Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
Track record of leading delivery of robust of Full Business Cases
Desirable Experience:
Has regional / national / international standing
Has experience of working With Board members and Senior Directors in more than one setting
Management and Leadership:
Ability to demonstrate full and independent responsibility for clinical leadership of the department
Evidence of wide contribution in delivering vision and strategy in a multi-organisational setting through transformative projects and ultimately making an impact
A solid and outlined track-record in using quantitative, qualitative and financial and other significant information to support delivery planning and in monitoring performance
A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority and robust performance management
Intellectual flexibility, including the ability to understand both operational detail and wider strategic environment and to articulate these to others
Financial awareness and business acumen, and a demonstrable ability to effectively manage large and complex budgets; including budget setting and monitoring.
A sound understanding of the financial, legal and technical issues related to large projects.
Ability to successfully analyse complex issues and situations, provide logical decisions, and reconcile competing interests, providing practical and creative solutions to problems through collaborative working
Leadership, Organisational, Managerial skills, Vision and ability to plan ahead are desirable
Personal Attributes:
High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
Evidence of a strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and personal integrity.
Evidence of skill and effectiveness as a member of a team at senior level, contributing especially to team building and leadership
Shares the AMCE’s vision
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
Commitment to caring for others
Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
High levels of honesty and integrity
Desirable:
Evidence of research activity and presentations
Evidence of poster or oral presentations at national or international meetings
Evidence of research and publications in peer reviewed journals
Languages:
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills in languages other than English is desirable
AMCE Values:
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
As the Clinical Director of Oncology service, you will be tasked with the responsibility of providing the department with strong clinical leadership, whilst also being responsible for the day to day operations within the department which may include clinical research and help to all other supporting services.
The post holder will be in charge of fulfilling a wide variety of roles, which will include the oversight of department operations, providing expertise to both the internal department and wider organisation, whilst also making sure that the department practice is complying with the relevant legislations.
The Director of Oncology will lead by example, demonstrated through their high level of performance, being able to drive the department with a clear strategic plan.
The ideal candidate will be someone that is seen as a leader to patient care providers in the wider organisation, being able to assist with all internal staffing concerns, collaborating with stakeholders of all levels and resolving both patient and staff management issues promptly.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous exceptional leadership within a Clinical Oncology Director position, meeting the required standards to achieve ‘excellence’ in that position. It is essential that the post holder is able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders making sure that they are clear and concise with the information they are providing.
The post holder will be someone that is seen as a ‘problem solver’, providing solutions to any potential complications that may have arisen in the department concerning both staff and patients from an operation and clinical standpoint, ensuring that these are resolved in an efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
Lead by consistent ethical and professional behaviour, with uncompromising commitment to patients
To effectively lead the team, directing staff to ensure that resources are managed effectively to through planning with the wider team
To take responsibility for the review of clinical procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement of services
To be the first point of contact for staff, patients and the wider organisation in regards to any Clinical Oncology expertise that may need to be given
To lead in the explanation of any changes to processes within the department, ensuring that all staff are aware of this and are able to adapt
Provide leadership around job planning and productivity within the department
Ensure and cultivate a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per AMCE values, throughout the Department
Strategic Development:
To work with the Head of Nursing and other senior leads in the department to provide effective clinical leadership to the directorate and help ensure the development of high quality clinical services
To work with the Head of Nursing and senior leadership team to develop relationships, services and clinical pathways that aim to improve quality of service
To ensure that regular appraisals of staff within the department are carried out to ensure that there is a long term plan in identifying and achieving objectives which fall in line with those of both the individual and organisation
To regularly monitor and review clinical practices within the department, seeking change if there is any that needs to be made
To make sure that the strategic plan of the clinical department is a realistic one that takes into account any financial/resource constraints
To monitor and assess performance of senior and nursing staff within the Oncology department, making sure that these fall in line with standards of the organisation, identifying any potential methods of improvement where necessary
Governance:
Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
To ensure that all clinical practice complies with the statutory regulations that are in place
Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis to ensure resulting actions are implemented
Other Duties:
To participate in any research findings that may improve the clinical delivery of the department, relaying this information to the C Suite to see if any of these findings can be implemented
Where necessary, be able to explain clinical information to patients and external staff regarding any treatment/findings, demonstrating clear and concise interpersonal skills
Continuing personal professional development if needed
Equality and Diversity:
Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Oncology department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place
Personal and Staff Development:
Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company
Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management
Communications And Working Relationships:
Coordinate and facilitate consultations with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements to ensure improvements and any necessary systems implementations to help the meet the Oncology departments strategic objectives
Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of the Oncology Operations objectives and goals
Collaborate with the Head of Nursing and CNO to determine the short and long term needs of the Oncology department
Develop and present Oncology department updates to the Board of Directors
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing and CNO, lead on quality improvement and Innovation within the Oncology department
Line Management:
Develop and maintain the Oncology department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions of the Oncology department are reliable, stable and efficient
Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures
Organisational Responsibilities:
Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new Oncology technology or sector related improvements
Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its Oncology strategic objectives
Confidentiality:
The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment. The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held
General:
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly
Infection Control Statement:
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times
Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) or the country of origin
Fellowship in Cardiology of West African College of Physicians / equivalent in country of origin
MSc Degree in related field of equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development
Desirable Qualifications:
MD or PHD
Additional sub-specialty training
Essential Experience:
Budgetary management experience
Previous experience of delivering an exceptional level of clinical expertise
Previous experience in managing a team
Previous experience in managing in an Oncology department
Previous experience in setting a long term strategic plan which has been successfully implemented
High level of analysis and interpretation skills
Ability to prioritise work, with previous experience working in a complex, fast paced environment
Ability to motivate a team with previous experience of achieving team objectives
Success In working across a widespread organisation, collaborating with a variety of senior stakeholders
Desirable Experience:
Has regional / national / international standing
Has experience of working With Board members and Senior Directors in more than one setting
Track record of leading delivery of robust of Full Business Cases
Management and Leadership:
Inspirational and visible leader, with first class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems
Ability to identify opportunities to improve
business outcomes through partnership at all levels
Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles
Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations
Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
Driven by change and business transformation particularly focused on optimising the benefits of digitization
Shares the AMCE’s vision and values
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Leadership, Organisational,Managerial skills ,Vision and ability to plan ahead are desirable
Personal Attributes:
Professional attitude towards work
Shares the AMCE’s vision
Proactive and organised
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
Commitment to caring for others
Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
High levels of honesty and integrity
Languages:
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills in languages other than English is desirable
AMCE Values:
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the AMCE’s values
Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
Job Title: Research and Knowledge Management Specialist
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Temporary, Full Time
Job Purpose
The Research and Knowledge Management Specialist will support the implementation of the organisation research strategy and knowledge development objectives.
The Research Specialist will lead the inception, design, management, and implementation of selected research projects, within the themes and scope of the research strategy.
He/she will provide methodological oversight to research projects through technical assistance, technical involvement, mentoring, and developing and maintaining research guides and tools, with a particular focus on quantitative methods and analysis.
He/she will provide technical support in the conduct of research projects and technical support to increase their potential for research uptake.
He/she will also ensure that lessons learnt/insight from implementation, evidence and programmatic achievements are effectively communicated and disseminated to strengthen Malaria Consortium’s profile, position and brand.
Key Accountabilities
Technical (40%):
Act as a resource point in the Country team for technical issues related to knowledge and research
Work with the project managers and teams to capitalize on synergies related to research activities, including effective coordination between projects and the promotion of cross-project learning
Work with project managers to support the routine capture of learning from projects, documenting and sharing draft lessons learned with key staff, including the Senior Learning Specialist in the UK
Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health, other authorities, and partners, where appropriate through active participation in relevant national technical working groups
Develop training materials as well as information tools and materials (print and multi-media communication materials)
Lead in the implementation of country level formative research and other research within the organization in collaboration with the Senior Country Technical Coordinator and other project teams to fill priority gaps in evidence
Conduct regular supportive supervision visits with project managers and ensure research and capacity building related activities are carried out in a timely and efficient manner
Design and implement effective learning activities – in collaboration with other Malaria consortium country team members
Work with the Senior Country Technical Coordinator to scope and implement appropriate and effective knowledge capture and sharing activities
Documentation & External Relations (50%):
Develop and implement a country programme external relations plan to position Malaria Consortium Nigeria with key national stakeholders, increasing the visibility of the project and outcomes in-country
Collaborates with staffs across a Project to share best practices in programme implementation
Work with project managers to ensure project-specific documentation plans are developed and coordinated, and that plans include clear communication outputs for visibility and knowledge sharing
Support the project managers to embed learning activities into project planning
Work with project managers and Senior Learning Specialist in the UK to support learning/knowledge capture and dissemination processes and ensure effective and timely sharing of achievements, evidence, successes
Working closely with the External Relations team (especially the publications sub-team) in the UK, lead on the production of material that highlights projects’ activities and successes for print (i.e. brochures), media (i.e. press releases and ensure regular flow of content for high quality publications and outputs.
Coordinate the writing, production, and dissemination of project learning/technical outputs (learning briefs, research briefs, technical briefs)
Oversee all external communications activities, materials, reports, and presentations to ensure they conform to Malaria Consortium house style and quality standards in terms of presentation, consistency, grammar, and formatting
Ensure a consistent visual brand for publications and conference materials, leading the Creative Designer in refreshing templates and developing new designs/visual formats
Oversee and guide the organization in copyright licensing and other legal requirements
Manage processes to commission external copyeditors and translators, to ensure quality and consistency standards are met
Monitor the online publications database, working with the Senior Publications Officer and Communications Officer to continuously improve its design, user journey and content
Oversee good practice on publications dissemination and work with communications staff to maximize outreach to all external audiences
Strategic Contributions (10%):
Participate in the Public Health Communications Internal Community of Practice to integrate best practices in country level programming and to strengthen Malaria Consortium’s technical approach to Programme implementation
Participate in identifying opportunities for research work and in writing proposals to expand the organization’s research visibility, and capabilities.
Participate in relevant national meetings and international conferences
Lead in the development of Programme reports and other documents such as abstracts and articles for publication.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Ph.D or M.Sc with extensive experience, in Public Health, Global Health, Epidemiology or a related research discipline with a substantial quantitative research component.
Substantial experience in quantitative and qualitative research design and management; experience in operational and/or implementation research
Experience securing large research grants or multiple research funding
Experience providing technical and programmatic leadership in research
Substantial experience in publishing work in peer-reviewed journals, writing strategies, briefing papers, press releases, concept notes, use of social media etc.
Experience and understanding of working with Ministries of Health in policy and strategy formulation related to research
Experience of designing and/or implementing research uptake strategies
Experience in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating research project within the public health space in Nigeria
Direct experience in developing training materials delivering capacity building strategies
Knowledge of the Nigeria health and/or development sector
Foundational knowledge of public health approaches
Work-based Skills and Competencies:
Excellent skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods including operations and/or implementation research.
Ability to synthesize key concepts and convey messages to diverse audiences
Strong analytic, strategic thinking and planning skills
Handon experience in the use of data analysis packages both quantitative and qualitative (SPSS, R program, SAS, STATA, Atlas ti, NVivo, QDA Miners etc)
Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, or other design software)
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Temporary, Full Time
Job Purpose
To work with the programme national team and through a cluster structure to effectively manage project activities and resources, provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders in Kogi, Nasarawa and Oyo states; while directing providing management oversight to the FCT Abuja office and programme activities
Key Working Relationships
The Zonal Project Manager (ZPM) would be responsible for managing the FCT project office, line-management of Kogi, Nasarawa and Oyo States Programme Managers (SPMs) who work with the state teams and stakeholders, especially the State Ministries of Health (SMoH) and LGA Departments of Health/Primary Health Care (PHC); to rollout and implement SMC activities in these states. S/he would report to the Programme Director (PD).
The ZPM will directly manage rollout in FCT and support the above mentioned three SPMs to lead rollout in their respective states. The role will be part of the senior management team of the programme contributing to the overall project strategy and support the PD as may be required for national tasks.
The role is also expected to work with other project functional leads and MC country office functional leads to ensure MC policies are followed in the all the three states in the cluster.
S/he will take the lead and accountability especially for the programme management functions capacity, tools and processes are used in the management of the programme activities.
Scope of Work
The ZPM would support the programme activities at state levels, overseeing the FCT/Kogi/Nasarawa/Oyo cluster of states to ensure timely project delivery of the programme to achieve given targets and objectives.
However, s/he would directly manage the daily activities and rollout of SMC in the FCT Abuja.
Key Accountabilities
Project Management (60%):
Work with the programme team and other relevant personnel in the country office to lead activities for smooth project start up and planning in line with the SMC Malaria Project Implementation Plan.
Work with the relevant personnel to prepare all necessary project start up and planning tools on time.
To build and performance manage an effective and technically unsurpassed SMC project team in the cluster states.
Work directly with the PD and be responsible for coordinating overall project implementation in the assigned states and see that activities are carried out on time and within budget.
Liaise regularly with the PD to provide timely and comprehensive updates and reports as required.
Liaise with other partners relevant for successful SMC malaria implementation in three cluster states and the FCT Abuja.
Liaise with state stakeholders to get their buy-in and ensure effective implementation of SMC activities in the three states and FCT Abuja.
Ensure the drug distribution campaign is carried out according to guidelines, on schedule and in compliance to donor funding requirements.
Organize and participate in the training of FCT, Area Council and community volunteer’s teams involved in the distribution activities.
Participate in the FCT and Area Council level microplanning meetings for the distribution activities.
Be responsible for timely financial accountability for any disbursed funds for project activities in the assigned states/FCT.
Support the SMoH/FCT Department of Health to develop SMC scale–up plan especially in the period after the project period.
Duty of care on all MC staff and engaged TAs for the SMC campaign.
Work with the project team to develop and implement annual work plans.
Work with the Country and Project Finance teams to prepare and track progress for project and activity budgets for the FCT; while supporting Kogi, Nasarawa and Oyo states.
Be responsible for zonal project budget management and reporting (as may eb required).
Work with the Finance team and PD to prepare quarterly financial reports.
Work with the relevant Country office personnel and the PD to prepare an exit strategy and to implement it, to see to the smooth end of the programme.
Coordinate with other donors and implementers to ensure complementarity of implementation of the SMC malaria project in project states by leveraging resources and harmonizing efforts where possible.
Work with the Country Communication Manager, and PD, for social mobilization to see that a programme communications strategy is developed and implemented.
Coordinate the documentation of SMC supported activities in form of activity-specific reports and ensure proper archiving of such for easy access and reference.
Attends and represents MC in the FCT level coordination meetings.
Be responsible for quarterly lessons identification and learning documentation and dissemination.
Be responsible for building functional partner relationships among the project’s stakeholders.
Oversee project partner’s inputs and subcontractors’ activities to deliver harmonized, aligned and effective outputs
Manage risks to Malaria Consortium including financial, reputation and security in a challenging environment.
Work with the Project M&E Officers, M&E Manager and Operational Research Specialist to ensure that high quality project data is collected, analysed and disseminated to relevant stakeholders at all levels.
Technical contributions (10%):
Work with the project teams, PD to determine technical support needs to implement the project effectively and with high quality. Liaise with the PD to obtain regional or global technical support.
Contribute to the development and production of dissemination documents to allow wider sharing of Malaria Consortium’s experiences, lessons and successes.
Technical performance management and Quality Assurance (20%):
Take the lead in monitoring and evaluating project performance within the FCT and assigned cluster of states.
Keep abreast with evidence and best practices that are related to the project.
Representation (10%):
Work with the PD to participate in national level meetings and workshops to represent the PF/SMC programme at programmatic and coordination events.
Work with the PD to keep key national stakeholders abreast of the programme activities.
To exert influence and to advocate for Malaria Consortium’s key technical positions and promote best practice in SMC interventions
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Postgraduate or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or another relevant specialty is a minimum requirement; with minimum of 10 years post graduate experience.
Extensive experience of working at national or state level in developing countries.
Excellent project planning, management and M&E skills.
Experience managing project budgets
Proven leadership skills and team leading
Experience in advocacy and policy influencing
Excellent written and spoken English.
Desirable:
At least 2 years experience on SMC-supported project.
Advance knowledge of Microsoft office (especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management, coordination, and harmonization of the Nigeria component of this multi-country multi-donor project.
Lead project implementation activities ensuring consistency with the overall multi-country program’s performance framework, and in line with Malaria Consortium’s core values.
S/he will lead the project team in the states and liaise closely with the Senior Project Manager, keeping the Project Director in the loop.
Key Accountabilities
Project Management (60%):
Work with the program team and other relevant personnel in the country office to lead activities for smooth project start-up and planning in line with the SMC Malaria Project Implementation Plan.
Work with the relevant personnel to prepare all necessary project start-up and planning tools on time.
To build and performance manage an effective and technically unsurpassed SMC project team in their states.
Work directly with the SPM and be responsible for coordinating overall project implementation in the states and see that activities are carried out on time and within budget.
Liaise regularly with the SPM to provide timely and comprehensive updates and reports as required.
Liaise with other partners relevant for successful SMC malaria implementation in the state.
Line manages an effective and technically sound SMC project team in the state.
Liaise with state stakeholders to get their buy-in and ensure effective implementation of SMC activities in the state.
Ensure the mass drug distribution campaign is carried out according to guidelines and in compliance to donor funding requirements.
Organize and participate in the training of State, LGA and community volunteers’ teams involved in the distribution activities.
Participate in the state and LGA level microplanning meetings for the distribution activities.
Be responsible for timely financial accountability for any disbursed funds for project activities in the state.
Support SMOH to develop SMC scale – up plan especially in the period after the project period.
Duty of care on all campaign personnel.
Work with the project team to develop and implement annual work plans.
Work closely with the SPM to prepare the programme monitoring and evaluation plan in conjunction with the Project M&E Manager. Work with the project team to implement it.
Work with the country finance team and project finance associate to prepare and track progress of project and activity budgets.
Be responsible for zonal project budget management and reporting.
Be responsible for preparing project progress report, which is submitted to the SPM and regional programme director quarterly, including narrative reports on a timely basis.
Work with finance team and SPM to prepare quarterly financial reports.
Work with the relevant country personnel and the SPM to prepare an exit strategy and to implement it, to see to the smooth end of the programme.
Coordinate with other donors and implementers to ensure complementarity of implementation of the SMC malaria project in project states by leveraging resources and harmonizing efforts where possible.
Work with the Country Communication Manager, the Country Technical Coordinator, SPM, for social mobilization to see that a programme communications strategy is developed and implemented.
Coordinate the documentation of SMC supported activities in form of activity-specific reports and ensure proper archiving of such for easy access and reference.
Contribute to SMC coordination meetings in form of progress updates and power point presentations.
Be responsible for quarterly lessons identification and learning documentation and dissemination.
Be responsible for building functional partner relationships among the project’s stakeholders.
Oversee project partners inputs and subcontractors’ activities to deliver harmonized, aligned and effective outputs.
Manage risks to Malaria Consortium including financial, reputation and security in a challenging environment.
Technical contributions (10%):
Work with the project teams, SPM and the Country Technical Coordinator to determine technical support needs to implement the project effectively and with high quality. Liaise with the Country Technical Coordinator to obtain regional or global technical support.
Contribute to the development and production of dissemination documents to allow wider sharing of Malaria Consortium’s experiences, lessons and successes.
Technical performance management and Quality Assurance (20%):
Take the lead in monitoring and evaluating project performance.
Keep abreast with evidence and best practices that are related to the project.
Representation (10%):
Work with the Country Director, Country Technical Coordinator and SPM to participate in national level meetings and workshops to represent Malaria Consortium at programmatic and coordination events,
Work with the Country Director, Country Technical Coordinator and SPM to keep key national stakeholders abreast with the project.
To exert influence and to advocate for Malaria Consortium’s key technical positions and promote best practice in SMC interventions.
Qualifications and Experience
Postgraduate or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or another relevant specialty is a minimum requirement.
Extensive experience of working at national or state level in developing countries.
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets.
Proven leadership skills and team leading.
Experience in advocacy and policy influencing.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Experience on SMC-supported project.
Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Work-based Skills and Competencies:
Proof of strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
Experience in using participatory adult learning techniques and previous experience in mass drug distribution campaign activities.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills are also needed.
The job purpose is to work with State Project Manager (SPM) to effectively manage project activities and resources., provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at the LGA level.
Scope of Work
The Program Officer (PO) while reporting to the State Project Manager (SPM) and based at the state office, will line mange the LGA Field Assistants within his area of coverage.
Key Working Relationships
The PO would be line managed by the SPM and would line manage the LGA Field Assistants in-charge of the assigned LGAs (presumably within a specific senatorial zone of a state).
S/he would also maintain relationships with the country office departments, including Finance and Logistics. Key external relationships would be with staff at the LGA and State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), LGA health staff and leading community members and gatekeepers. S/he would lead micro-planning, training and coordination, through drug administration and supportive supervision, to reporting of activities at the LGA level. S/he would maintain close communication with stakeholders and influential persons in the assigned LGAs through the agreed frameworks.
Key Accountabilities
Programme Management (70%):
Support the SPM and the state management team to lead activities for smooth programme management in the assigned LGAs in the following areas:
Line management – build and performance manage an effective and technically fit SMC project team in the assigned LGAs.
Be conversant with and guided by Malaria Consortium, policies, guidelines and the SMC Handbook towards the delivery of SMC in assigned LGAs.
Planning (microplanning, selection of implementers at the local levels, training, database finalization, last mile distribution, SPAQ admin and reverse logistics);
Engagement of stakeholders including government, communities and beneficiaries.
Implementation (SPAQ admin) including QA and innovations, including the use of technology.
General management including security, HR including line management, risk management, work planning and budgeting, VFM, optimization of grant, etc.;
Risk Free operations including ensuring that all staff comply with MC values and start-to-finish (SFG) policies; and
Coordination with other levels of government and internally, all MC functions.
Technical (20%):
Support M&E activities, including reporting of SPAQ admin and lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS); and
Support programme review including end of cycle (EoC) reviews, end of round (EoR) reviews and EoR coverage survey.
Representations & Knowledge Management (10%):
Lesson identification and use including adaptive management;
Harmonization with other partners; and
Representation especially at the LGA levels.
Qualifications and Experience
Training in Nursing or Public Health;
Five years’ experience of working in the Public Health sector;
Experience in program management at the LGA/state level;
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets;
Experience in using digital data collection tools in SMC campaigns and other health programmes;
Some practical experience in Health Information and Disease Surveillance Systems, interoperability, and international standards; open Global Health Information System software and open data sources, such as, but not limited to, DHIS2, ODK, and KoboCollect;
Experience working at the LGA and community levels;
Experience working on campaign style interventions (delivery of interventions or social mobilization and SMC would be an added advantage).
Work-based skills and Competencies:
Good understanding of the Nigeria health system;
Understanding of communication for behaviour change and social mobilisation;
Team player and demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually;
Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state capital at least 80% of the time;
Ability to perform under pressure;
Excellent communication skills in English and the dominant local language in assigned state.
Evidence of being resident in state of assignment.
The job purpose is to work with State Project Manager (SPM) to effectively manage project activities and resources., provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at the LGA level.
Scope of Work
The Program Officer (PO) while reporting to the State Project Manager (SPM) and based at the state office, will line mange the LGA Field Assistants within his area of coverage.
Key Working Relationships
The PO would be line managed by the SPM and would line manage the LGA Field Assistants in-charge of the assigned LGAs (presumably within a specific senatorial zone of a state).
S/he would also maintain relationships with the country office departments, including Finance and Logistics. Key external relationships would be with staff at the LGA and State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), LGA health staff and leading community members and gatekeepers.
S/he would lead micro-planning, training and coordination, through drug administration and supportive supervision, to reporting of activities at the LGA level.
S/he would maintain close communication with stakeholders and influential persons in the assigned LGAs through the agreed frameworks.
Key Accountabilities
Programme Management (70%):
Support the SPM and the state management team to lead activities for smooth programme management in the assigned LGAs in the following areas:
Line management – build and performance manage an effective and technically fit SMC project team in the assigned LGAs.
Be conversant with and guided by Malaria Consortium, policies, guidelines and the SMC Handbook towards the delivery of SMC in assigned LGAs.
Planning (microplanning, selection of implementers at the local levels, training, database finalization, last mile distribution, SPAQ admin and reverse logistics);
Engagement of stakeholders including government, communities and beneficiaries.
Implementation (SPAQ admin) including QA and innovations, including the use of technology.
General management including security, HR including line management, risk management, work planning and budgeting, VFM, optimization of grant, etc.;
Risk Free operations including ensuring that all staff comply with MC values and start-to-finish (SFG) policies; and
Coordination with other levels of government and internally, all MC functions.
Technical (20%):
Support M&E activities, including reporting of SPAQ admin and lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS); and
Support programme review including end of cycle (EoC) reviews, end-of-round (EoR) reviews and EoR coverage survey.
Representations & Knowledge Management (10%):
Lesson identification and use including adaptive management;
Harmonization with other partners; and
Representation especially at the LGA levels.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Training in Nursing or Public Health;
Five years’ experience of working in the Public Health sector;
Experience in program management at the LGA/state level;
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets;
Experience in using digital data collection tools in SMC campaigns and other health programs;
Some practical experience in Health Information and Disease Surveillance Systems, interoperability, and international standards; open Global Health Information System software and open data sources, such as, but not limited to, DHIS2, ODK, and KoboCollect;
Experience working at the LGA and community levels;
Experience working on campaign-style interventions (delivery of interventions or social mobilization and SMC would be an added advantage).
Work-based Skills and Competencies:
Good understanding of the Nigeria health system;
Understanding of communication for behaviour change and social mobilisation;
Team player and demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually;
Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state capital at least 80% of the time;
Ability to perform under pressure;
Excellent communication skills in English and the dominant local language in assigned state.
Evidence of being resident in state of assignment.
The job purpose is to work with State Project Manager (SPM) to effectively manage project activities and resources., provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at the LGA level.
Scope of Work
The Program Officer (PO) while reporting to the State Project Manager (SPM) and based at the state office, will line mange the LGA Field Assistants within his area of coverage.
Key Working Relationships
The PO would be line managed by the SPM and would line manage the LGA Field Assistants in-charge of the assigned LGAs (presumably within a specific senatorial zone of a state).
S/he would also maintain relationships with the country office departments, including Finance and Logistics. Key external relationships would be with staff at the LGA and State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), LGA health staff and leading community members and gatekeepers.
S/he would lead micro-planning, training and coordination, through drug administration and supportive supervision, to reporting of activities at the LGA level.
S/he would maintain close communication with stakeholders and influential persons in the assigned LGAs through the agreed frameworks.
Key Accountabilities
Programme Management (70%):
Support the SPM and the state management team to lead activities for smooth programme management in the assigned LGAs in the following areas:
Line management – build and performance manage an effective and technically fit SMC project team in the assigned LGAs.
Be conversant with and guided by Malaria Consortium, policies, guidelines and the SMC Handbook towards the delivery of SMC in assigned LGAs.
Planning (microplanning, selection of implementers at the local levels, training, database finalization, last mile distribution, SPAQ admin and reverse logistics);
Engagement of stakeholders including government, communities and beneficiaries.
Implementation (SPAQ admin) including QA and innovations, including the use of technology.
General management including security, HR including line management, risk management, work planning and budgeting, VFM, optimization of grant, etc.;
Risk Free operations including ensuring that all staff comply with MC values and start-to-finish (SFG) policies; and
Coordination with other levels of government and internally, all MC functions.
Technical (20%):
Support M&E activities, including reporting of SPAQ admin and lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS); and
Support programme review including end of cycle (EoC) reviews, end-of-round (EoR) reviews and EoR coverage survey.
Representations & Knowledge Management (10%):
Lesson identification and use including adaptive management;
Harmonization with other partners; and
Representation especially at the LGA levels.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Training in Nursing or Public Health;
Five years’ experience of working in the Public Health sector;
Experience in program management at the LGA/state level;
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets;
Experience in using digital data collection tools in SMC campaigns and other health programs;
Some practical experience in Health Information and Disease Surveillance Systems, interoperability, and international standards; open Global Health Information System software and open data sources, such as, but not limited to, DHIS2, ODK, and KoboCollect;
Experience working at the LGA and community levels;
Experience working on campaign-style interventions (delivery of interventions or social mobilization and SMC would be an added advantage).
Work-based Skills and Competencies:
Good understanding of the Nigeria health system;
Understanding of communication for behaviour change and social mobilisation;
Team player and demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually;
Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state capital at least 80% of the time;
Ability to perform under pressure;
Excellent communication skills in English and the dominant local language in assigned state.
Evidence of being resident in state of assignment.
The job purpose is to work with State Project Manager (SPM) to effectively manage project activities and resources., provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at the LGA level.
Scope of Work
The Program Officer (PO) while reporting to the State Project Manager (SPM) and based at the state office, will line mange the LGA Field Assistants within his area of coverage.
Key Working Relationships
The PO would be line managed by the SPM and would line manage the LGA Field Assistants in-charge of the assigned LGAs (presumably within a specific senatorial zone of a state).
S/he would also maintain relationships with the country office departments, including Finance and Logistics. Key external relationships would be with staff at the LGA and State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), LGA health staff and leading community members and gatekeepers.
S/he would lead micro-planning, training and coordination, through drug administration and supportive supervision, to reporting of activities at the LGA level.
S/he would maintain close communication with stakeholders and influential persons in the assigned LGAs through the agreed frameworks.
Key Accountabilities
Programme Management (70%):
Support the SPM and the state management team to lead activities for smooth programme management in the assigned LGAs in the following areas:
Line management – build and performance manage an effective and technically fit SMC project team in the assigned LGAs.
Be conversant with and guided by Malaria Consortium, policies, guidelines and the SMC Handbook towards the delivery of SMC in assigned LGAs.
Planning (microplanning, selection of implementers at the local levels, training, database finalization, last mile distribution, SPAQ admin and reverse logistics);
Engagement of stakeholders including government, communities and beneficiaries.
Implementation (SPAQ admin) including QA and innovations, including the use of technology.
General management including security, HR including line management, risk management, work planning and budgeting, VFM, optimization of grant, etc.;
Risk Free operations including ensuring that all staff comply with MC values and start-to-finish (SFG) policies; and
Coordination with other levels of government and internally, all MC functions.
Technical (20%):
Support M&E activities, including reporting of SPAQ admin and lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS); and
Support programme review including end of cycle (EoC) reviews, end-of-round (EoR) reviews and EoR coverage survey.
Representations & Knowledge Management (10%):
Lesson identification and use including adaptive management;
Harmonization with other partners; and
Representation especially at the LGA levels.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Training in Nursing or Public Health;
Five years’ experience of working in the Public Health sector;
Experience in program management at the LGA/state level;
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets;
Experience in using digital data collection tools in SMC campaigns and other health programs;
Some practical experience in Health Information and Disease Surveillance Systems, interoperability, and international standards; open Global Health Information System software and open data sources, such as, but not limited to, DHIS2, ODK, and KoboCollect;
Experience working at the LGA and community levels;
Experience working on campaign-style interventions (delivery of interventions or social mobilization and SMC would be an added advantage).
Work-based Skills and Competencies:
Good understanding of the Nigeria health system;
Understanding of communication for behaviour change and social mobilisation;
Team player and demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually;
Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state capital at least 80% of the time;
Ability to perform under pressure;
Excellent communication skills in English and the dominant local language in assigned state.
Evidence of being resident in state of assignment.
The job purpose is to work with State Project Manager (SPM) to effectively manage project activities and resources., provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at the LGA level.
Scope of Work
The Program Officer (PO) while reporting to the State Project Manager (SPM) and based at the state office, will line mange the LGA Field Assistants within his area of coverage.
Key Working Relationships
The PO would be line managed by the SPM and would line manage the LGA Field Assistants in-charge of the assigned LGAs (presumably within a specific senatorial zone of a state).
S/he would also maintain relationships with the country office departments, including Finance and Logistics. Key external relationships would be with staff at the LGA and State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), LGA health staff and leading community members and gatekeepers.
S/he would lead micro-planning, training and coordination, through drug administration and supportive supervision, to reporting of activities at the LGA level.
S/he would maintain close communication with stakeholders and influential persons in the assigned LGAs through the agreed frameworks.
Key Accountabilities
Programme Management (70%):
Support the SPM and the state management team to lead activities for smooth programme management in the assigned LGAs in the following areas:
Line management – build and performance manage an effective and technically fit SMC project team in the assigned LGAs.
Be conversant with and guided by Malaria Consortium, policies, guidelines and the SMC Handbook towards the delivery of SMC in assigned LGAs.
Planning (microplanning, selection of implementers at the local levels, training, database finalization, last mile distribution, SPAQ admin and reverse logistics);
Engagement of stakeholders including government, communities and beneficiaries.
Implementation (SPAQ admin) including QA and innovations, including the use of technology.
General management including security, HR including line management, risk management, work planning and budgeting, VFM, optimization of grant, etc.;
Risk Free operations including ensuring that all staff comply with MC values and start-to-finish (SFG) policies; and
Coordination with other levels of government and internally, all MC functions.
Technical (20%):
Support M&E activities, including reporting of SPAQ admin and lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS); and
Support programme review including end of cycle (EoC) reviews, end-of-round (EoR) reviews and EoR coverage survey.
Representations & Knowledge Management (10%):
Lesson identification and use including adaptive management;
Harmonization with other partners; and
Representation especially at the LGA levels.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Training in Nursing or Public Health;
Five years’ experience of working in the Public Health sector;
Experience in program management at the LGA/state level;
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets;
Experience in using digital data collection tools in SMC campaigns and other health programs;
Some practical experience in Health Information and Disease Surveillance Systems, interoperability, and international standards; open Global Health Information System software and open data sources, such as, but not limited to, DHIS2, ODK, and KoboCollect;
Experience working at the LGA and community levels;
Experience working on campaign-style interventions (delivery of interventions or social mobilization and SMC would be an added advantage).
Work-based Skills and Competencies:
Good understanding of the Nigeria health system;
Understanding of communication for behaviour change and social mobilisation;
Team player and demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually;
Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state capital at least 80% of the time;
Ability to perform under pressure;
Excellent communication skills in English and the dominant local language in assigned state.
Evidence of being resident in state of assignment.
The job purpose is to work with State Project Manager (SPM) to effectively manage project activities and resources., provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at the LGA level.
Scope of Work
The Program Officer (PO) while reporting to the State Project Manager (SPM) and based at the state office, will line mange the LGA Field Assistants within his area of coverage.
Key working Relationships
The PO would be line-managed by the SPM and would line-manage the LGA Field Assistants in-charge of the assigned LGAs (presumably within a specific senatorial zone of a state).
S/he would also maintain relationships with the country office departments, including Finance and Logistics. Key external relationships would be with staff at the LGA and State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), LGA health staff and leading community members and gatekeepers.
S/he would lead micro-planning, training and coordination, through drug administration and supportive supervision, to reporting of activities at the LGA level.
S/he would maintain close communication with stakeholders and influential persons in the assigned LGAs through the agreed frameworks.
Key Accountabilities
Programme Management (70%):
Support the SPM and the state management team to lead activities for smooth programme management in the assigned LGAs in the following areas:
Line management – build and performance manage an effective and technically fit SMC project team in the assigned LGAs.
Be conversant with and guided by Malaria Consortium, policies, guidelines and the SMC Handbook towards the delivery of SMC in assigned LGAs.
Planning (microplanning, selection of implementers at the local levels, training, database finalization, last mile distribution, SPAQ admin and reverse logistics);
Engagement of stakeholders including government, communities and beneficiaries.
Implementation (SPAQ admin) including QA and innovations, including the use of technology.
General management including security, HR including line management, risk management, work planning and budgeting, VFM, optimization of grant, etc.;
Risk Free operations including ensuring that all staff comply with MC values and start-to-finish (SFG) policies; and
Coordination with other levels of government and internally, all MC functions.
Technical (20%):
Support M&E activities, including reporting of SPAQ admin and lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS); and
Support programme review including end of cycle (EoC) reviews, end of round (EoR) reviews and EoR coverage survey.
Representations & Knowledge Management (10%):
Lesson identification and use including adaptive management;
Harmonisation with other partners; and
Representation especially at the LGA levels.
Qualifications and Experience
Training in Nursing or Public Health;
Five years’ experience of working in the Public Health sector;
Experience in programme management at the LGA/state level;
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets;
Experience in using digital data collection tools in SMC campaigns and other health programmes;
Some practical experience in Health Information and Disease Surveillance Systems, interoperability, and international standards; open Global Health Information System software and open data sources, such as, but not limited to, DHIS2, ODK, KoboCollect;
Experience working at the LGA and community levels;
Experience working on campaign style interventions (delivery of interventions or social mobilization and SMC would be an added advantage).
Work-based Skills and Competencies:
Good understanding of the Nigeria health system;
Understanding of communication for behavior change and social mobilization;
Team player and demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually;
Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state capital at least 80% of the time;
Ability to perform under pressure;
Excellent communication skills in English and the dominant local language in assigned state.
Evidence of being resident in state of assignment.
The job purpose is to work with State Project Manager (SPM) to effectively manage project activities and resources., provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at the LGA level.
Scope of Work
The Program Officer (PO) while reporting to the State Project Manager (SPM) and based at the state office, will line mange the LGA Field Assistants within his area of coverage.
Key working relationships
The PO would be line managed by the SPM and would line manage the LGA Field Assistants in-charge of the assigned LGAs (presumably within a specific senatorial zone of a state). S/he would also maintain relationships with the country office departments, including Finance and Logistics.
Key external relationships would be with staff at the LGA and State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), LGA health staff and leading community members and gatekeepers.
S/he would lead micro-planning, training and coordination, through drug administration and supportive supervision, to reporting of activities at the LGA level. S/he would maintain close communication with stakeholders and influential persons in the assigned LGAs through the agreed frameworks.
Key Accountabilities
Programme Management (70%):
Support the SPM and the state management team to lead activities for smooth programme management in the assigned LGAs in the following areas:
Line management – build and performance manage an effective and technically fit SMC project team in the assigned LGAs.
Be conversant with and guided by Malaria Consortium, policies, guidelines and the SMC Handbook towards the delivery of SMC in assigned LGAs.
Planning (microplanning, selection of implementers at the local levels, training, database finalization, last mile distribution, SPAQ admin and reverse logistics);
Engagement of stakeholders including government, communities and beneficiaries.
Implementation (SPAQ admin) including QA and innovations, including the use of technology.
General management including security, HR including line management, risk management, work planning and budgeting, VFM, optimization of grant, etc.;
Risk Free operations including ensuring that all staff comply with MC values and start-to-finish (SFG) policies; and
Coordination with other levels of government and internally, all MC functions.
Technical (20%):
Support M&E activities, including reporting of SPAQ admin and lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS); and
Support program review including end of cycle (EoC) reviews, end-of-round (EoR) reviews and EoR coverage survey.
Representations & Knowledge Management (10%):
Lesson identification and use including adaptive management;
Harmonization with other partners; and
Representation especially at the LGA levels.
Qualifications and Experience
Training in Nursing or Public Health;
Five years experience of working in the Public Health sector;
Experience in program management at the LGA/state level;
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets;
Experience in using digital data collection tools in SMC campaigns and other health programs;
Some practical experience in Health Information and Disease Surveillance Systems, interoperability, and international standards; open Global Health Information System software and open data sources, such as, but not limited to, DHIS2, ODK, and KoboCollect;
Experience working at the LGA and community levels;
Experience working on campaign-style interventions (delivery of interventions or social mobilization and SMC would be an added advantage).
Work-based skills and competencies:
Good understanding of the Nigeria health system;
Understanding of communication for behavior change and social mobilization;
Team player and demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually;
Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state capital at least 80% of the time;
Ability to perform under pressure;
Excellent communication skills in English and the dominant local language in assigned state.
Evidence of being resident in state of assignment.
The State Technical Malaria Lead will be responsible for supporting the State Coordinator with technical leadership of the program by providing malaria technical expertise in the conceptualization and implementation of state systems and processes to support effective and efficient delivery of malaria services.
S/he will serve as a resource for up-to-date technical information on malaria control and elimination to USAID PMI and key stakeholders including the State Malaria Elimination Program.
The position will oversee malaria services quality assurance initiatives at the state level including improvements to diagnosis through RDTs and microscopy, and accurate treatment of both severe and uncomplicated cases of malaria using national treatment guidelines; IPTp, iCCM, and SMC implementation where applicable.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership in the development and monitoring of the state malaria annual work plan (AOP) and work closely with the State Coordinator to implement and monitor departmental work plans.
Engage the State Malaria Elimination Program, SPHCDA, HMB, and relevant SMOH entities and partners to share progress, accomplishments, and challenges and ensure common understanding of current as well as future malaria technical direction.
Interacts with the key stakeholders in the malaria partnership at state level
Collaborate with the State Coordinator and the Finance and Operations Manager to optimize and utilize project resources in the most efficient way to achieve project results.
Lead and supervise the project’s malaria technical team at state level
Build capacity of SMEP and roll out a mentoring and supportive supervision program at all levels of the state health system
Provide technical contributions to the state M&E/HSS officer in the development and implementation of a project surveillance monitoring and evaluation (SME) system including tracking the malaria cascade (persons with fever, tested with RDT/microscopy, positives treated with ACT, and outcome of treatment) and the related commodity data.
Provide TA to the SMEP on effective engagement of private sector health service providers in planning and implementation of state malaria elimination programs.
Contribute to writing project reports, documentation of good practices, and technical publications.
Contribute to visibility of PMI for States Project work through innovative presentation of project approaches and results at state, federal and international levels
Qualifications and Experience
Advanced Degree in Health and postgraduate qualification in public health or related discipline
Should have good understanding of the Nigerian health system and the interrelationships within the public and private health sector
Knowledge and minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience working on malaria control in public and private in Nigeria
In depth knowledge of malaria and public health principles with proven technical skills in malaria, including malaria case management, and integrated community case management of childhood illnesses
Experience working with Ministry of Health and other Health Departments/Agencies on policy and strategy formulation at national and/or subnational levels;
Experience with broader human resource capacity building
Nigerian with good understanding of local context.
Significant experience in project management, program coordination and sound negotiation skills with malaria partners;
Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
The job purpose is to work with State Project Manager (SPM) to effectively manage project activities and resources., provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at the LGA level.
Scope of Work
The Program Officer (PO) while reporting to the State Project Manager (SPM) and based at the state office, will line mange the LGA Field Assistants within his area of coverage.
Key working Relationships
Assistants in-charge of the assigned LGAs (presumably within a specific senatorial zone of a state).
S/he would also maintain relationships with the country office departments, including Finance and Logistics. Key external relationships would be with staff at the LGA and State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), LGA health staff and leading community members and gatekeepers.
S/he would lead micro-planning, training and coordination, through drug administration and supportive supervision, to reporting of activities at the LGA level.
S/he would maintain close communication with stakeholders and influential persons in the assigned LGAs through the agreed frameworks.
Key Accountabilities
Programme Management (70%):
Support the SPM and the state management team to lead activities for smooth programme management in the assigned LGAs in the following areas:
Line management – build and performance manage an effective and technically fit SMC project team in the assigned LGAs.
Be conversant with and guided by Malaria Consortium, policies, guidelines and the SMC Handbook towards the delivery of SMC in assigned LGAs.
Planning (microplanning, selection of implementers at the local levels, training, database finalization, last mile distribution, SPAQ admin and reverse logistics);
Engagement of stakeholders including government, communities and beneficiaries.
Implementation (SPAQ admin) including QA and innovations, including the use of technology.
General management including security, HR including line management, risk management, work planning and budgeting, VFM, optimization of grant, etc.;
Risk Free operations including ensuring that all staff comply with MC values and start-to-finish (SFG) policies; and
Coordination with other levels of government and internally, all MC functions.
Technical (20%):
Support M&E activities, including reporting of SPAQ admin and lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS); and
Support programme review including end of cycle (EoC) reviews, end-of-round (EoR) reviews and EoR coverage survey.
Representations & Knowledge Management (10%):
Lesson identification and use including adaptive management;
Harmonization with other partners; and
Representation especially at the LGA levels.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Training in Nursing or Public Health;
Five years’ experience of working in the Public Health sector;
Experience in program management at the LGA/state level;
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets;
Experience in using digital data collection tools in SMC campaigns and other health programs;
Some practical experience in Health Information and Disease Surveillance Systems, interoperability, and international standards; open Global Health Information System software and open data sources, such as, but not limited to, DHIS2, ODK, and KoboCollect;
Experience working at the LGA and community levels;
Experience working on campaign-style interventions (delivery of interventions or social mobilization and SMC would be an added advantage).
Work-based skills and Competencies:
Good understanding of the Nigeria health system;
Understanding of communication for behavior change and social mobilization;
Team player and demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually;
Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state capital at least 80% of the time;
Ability to perform under pressure;
Excellent communication skills in English and the dominant local language in assigned state.
Evidence of being resident in state of assignment.
Willers Solutions Limited – Our clients in various sectors are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the following positions below:
1.) Project Manager / Business Analyst / TA to CEO 2.) Legal Officer 3.) Female IT Sales Account Manager 4.) Social Media Manager / Customer Service Representative (Female) 5.) Human Resources (HR) Manager 6.) Senior Sales Executive (Auto Refinish Paints) 7.) IT Sales Account Manager 8.) General Manager, Operations 9.) Business Development Supervisor 10.) Key Account Sales Executive
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Project Manager / Business Analyst / TA to CEO
Job Title: Project Manager / Business Analyst / TA to CEO
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall planning, completion and profitable management and operation of the services within projects embarked upon within the different business units
To prepare documents, presentation decks, spreadsheets etc that will ensure the company wins with both new and existing customers
Design and Develop project initiation document /charter, and detailed project plan for all new contracts and existing excellence/efficiency projects for existing projects
Creation of market attractiveness for new or proposed projects/contracts.
Primary responsibility for the startup of all new contracts and projects to attain operational stability and excellence
Plan, Design and implement operations strategies and action plans to insure that the operations group supports strategic imperatives.
Design, Establish and monitor SOPP for all sites and establish framework and onboard client sites on IFS CMMS/CAFM
Strategy, Plan and Program for the Preventive, Corrective and Restorative maintenance for all client assets by establishing a comprehensive asset register and SOPP for all client assets including all Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Power both soft and hard services
Support operations for ongoing facility management activities after transition from project to operations.
Visit sites to ensure service delivery is in line with laid down standards and conduct periodic objective site assessments
Report on site performance periodically and ensure electronic and hard copy customer feedbacks
Report on an ongoing basis on all service gaps with other relevant units and departments
Manage customer relations proactively in cooperation with relevant units and departments
Any other responsibility assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Environmental Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, business analyst and technical assistant in a reputable company.
PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project,
Tech savvy and must be able to learn and navigate CMMS/CAFM
Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
Strong Verbal Communication and Presentation Skills
Strong proficiency in data mining, Excel, Power BI, and other relevant data management tools.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
Salary
N400,000 – N500,000 / Month.
Application Closing Date
10th December, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resumes to: jobs@willerssolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
Provide legal advice and guidance on corporate legal matters.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues.
Assist in managing litigation and legal disputes.
Collaborate with internal teams to address legal concerns and provide guidance.
Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the company.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Admission to the Bar
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Officer or similar role.
Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
High ethical standards and integrity.
Application Closing Date
28th December, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
3.) Female IT Sales Account Manager
Job Title: Female IT Sales Account Manager
Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing several accounts and often being the face of the company to many clients.
Achieving high sales targets and goals.
Building new business relationships using existing industry contacts.
Giving sales presentations to high-level executives.
Give response to client queries and identify new business opportunities among existing customers.
Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
Prepare reports on account status.
Collaborate with the team to identify and grow opportunities within territory.
Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed.
Requirements
A good Degree from a reputable university.
Minimum of 3 years at selling Information security products, or IT Infrastructure or related IT products.
Experienced in the sales of software applications to banks.
Fantastic interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
Target driven and ability to work towards deadlines.
Strong consultative sales methodology.
Familiar with the sales life cycle and have both pre-sales and delivery experience.
Knowledge of emerging technologies trends.
Relevant Product based sales certifications such as IBM, Oracle, Microsoft desired.
Ability to demonstrate software products and technologies effectively to audiences of varied technical knowledge
Strategic and prospecting skills in customer acquisition, and retainment.
Salary
N300,000 – N600,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
4.) Social Media Manager / Customer Service Representative (Female)
Job Title: Social Media Manager / Customer Service Representative (Female)
Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join their team as a Social Media Manager and Customer Service Representative.
In this dual-role position, the candidate will play a key role in enhancing brand presence across various social media platforms while also ensuring exceptional customer service experiences.
Responsibilities
Social Media Management
Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Create and curate engaging content for various social media channels, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Monitor social media trends, track analytics, and adjust strategies accordingly to optimize performance.
Foster community engagement and build relationships with followers through proactive interaction.
Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and comments across social media platforms.
Provide accurate information, resolve issues, and escalate complex problems to the appropriate channels.
Maintain a positive and helpful tone in all customer interactions to enhance brand perception.
Collaborate with internal teams to address customer concerns and ensure a seamless resolution process.
Develop visually appealing and compelling multimedia content, including graphics, videos, and other relevant materials.
Ensure consistency in brand messaging and tone across all social media platforms.
Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate fresh ideas into content creation.
Requirements
B.Sc / HND In any discipline from a reputable institution
Must be Female
Proven experience in social media management and customer service.
Familiarity with social media analytics tools and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional customer service orientation.
Proficiency in social media platforms and scheduling tools.
Creativity in content creation and an eye for design.
Ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Work closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to align strategies.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Stay informed about industry changes and adjust strategies accordingly.
Application Closing Date
10th December, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Provides coaching, leadership and support to managers and employees regarding Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, questions, and concerns.
Leads and manages all employment practices which include recruitment, orientation, professional development of employees, promotions, transfers, terminations, and temporary agency utilization.
Serve as a point of escalation for talent fulfillment and quality and have a thorough understanding of how to resolve challenges through a large/matrixed organization.
Administers various human resource policies including the administration of attendance and disciplinary policies ensuring consistency within location.
Acts as employee advocate and mediator with employee relations concerns and handles human resources legal issues as required.
Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducts investigations; maintains records; represents the organization at hearings.
Manages performance review process and ensures employee training is inclusive of any competency development plans.
Administers all employee benefit and payroll programs and coordinating with corporate as necessary; works with payroll if needed to answer employees’ questions about checks.
Utilizes excellent communication and interpersonal skills; successfully establishes and maintains professional relationships and works effectively with all levels of management and employees.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource or related field
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a human resource manager
Possession of CIPM, SHRM, CIPD is an added advantage.
Sound exposure to HR Software / ERP Package and must have exposure.
Knowledge of HR labor and employment law, and the ability to interpret, apply and articulate this knowledge in support of business initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to create and implement HR programs and plans that are aligned with overall business and HR strategy.
Exercise a high degree of professionalism and communication with confidential information.
Strong process and project management skills, and able to translate vision into action.
Solid team focus: highly collaborative with the proven ability to lead through inspiration and persuasion
Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with internal stakeholders from various parts of the organization and ensure successful outcomes cross-functionally
Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
Salary
N150,000 – N200,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
10th December, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Develop sales plan and sales strategy for market that ensures the attainment of company sales, goals and profitability in consultation with the Business Manager/Business Director.
Manages sales of the company’s products and services in defined geographical areas.
Ensure consistent, profitable growth in sales revenue through planning, deployment and management of sales personnel.
The Sales Manager role is also to establish and manages effective programs to compensate, coach, appraise and train sales personnel.
Facilitate FRT in the development of sales strategy/policy, processes and procedure and manage the implementation of all the relevant applicable SOPs also ensure sales transactions are executed as per given prices & policies.
Manage the day-to-day operations of sales region providing guidance, encouraging team work and facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high-performance standards.
Coordinate with internal and external parties at the appropriate levels to ensure smooth flow of interaction and transaction.
Assess the various information tools, identify business opportunities, scope of new product development and pinpoint bottleneck areas i.e., market threats, competitors initiatives etc. to further increase sales volume, market share and profitability.
Ensure Sales Targets are achieved as per assigned product and region/key accounts wise through managing the effective sales strategy and follow-up to ensure accomplishment of sales operational plans.
Develop good customer base, manager customer relations, facilitate business managers/sales head to organize various business meets/seminars to boost customer intimacy.
Build accurate and detailed profiling for the key accounts to explore new business opportunities.
Prepare and recommend sales budget and monitor financial performance verses the budget to ensure business alignment.
Monitor stock inventories in alignment with the budget and re-order level for product as well as packaging.
Develop second-line successor and drive performance through team to take up higher challenges.
Requirements
BE/B.Tech in Paint, Chemicals or Mechanical and PG Qualification will be preferred but not mandatory.
Well-exposed to B2B & B2C Marketing and must have exposure in leading a team of 4-5 people.
Minimum of 10-12 + Yrs. of Experience in selling Auto Refinish Paints & providing technical service to the Body Shop / Furniture Industry.
Good knowledge about the Auto Refinish coatings their specifications, application etc
As per the need of the business, the job is transferrable and posting can be made anywhere in Nigeria/West Africa.
Application Closing Date
14th December, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Responsible for managing several accounts and often being the face of the company to many clients.
Achieving high sales targets and goals.
Building new business relationships using existing industry contacts.
Giving sales presentations to high-level executives.
Give response to client queries and identify new business opportunities among existing customers.
Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
Prepare reports on account status.
Collaborate with the team to identify and grow opportunities within territory.
Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed.
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years at selling Information security products, or IT Infrastructure or related IT products.
A good Degree from a reputable university.
Fantastic interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
Target-driven and able to work towards deadlines.
Strong consultative sales methodology.
Familiar with the sales life cycle and have both pre-sales and delivery experience.
Knowledge of emerging technology trends.
Relevant Product based sales certifications such as IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft desired.
Ability to demonstrate software products and technologies effectively to audiences of varied technical knowledge
Strategic and prospecting skills in customer acquisition, and retainment
Salary
N500,000 – N600,000 monthly
Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
8.) General Manager, Operations
Job Title: General Manager, Operations
Location: Mowe, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Operations
Job Summary
The GM, Operations will oversee the company’s manufacturing activities, logistics operations, health, safety and environment, quality control, and coordinate resources to create excellent products.
Core Objective
Role Holder will be responsible for the overall development, performance, and maintenance of the organization’s manufacturing activities to obtain the maximum efficiency, quality, service, and profitability for the organization.
Responsibilities
Procurement of Raw Materials- Ensure a defined supply and availability of quality raw materials for production usage.
Plant Operations – Manages the day-to-day operations of the plant, ensures the plant is well run and achieves 99% uptime.
Oversee Health and Safety and Environment goals are met. 4. Logistics and Operations- Oversee raw materials utilization and timely shipping logistics of finished products.
Enforce the compliance of operational policies, including safety, production, quality etc
Effective utilization of manpower.
Financial Planning and Budgeting.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Industrial or Chemical Engineering, other Engineering or Business.
At least 15 years of progressive manufacturing/production experience
Proven experience in practical Project Management
Experience as an Operations/ Manufacturing Head (5 years min)
Experience in Strategy, Policies, Processes, and Procedure’s development and its strategic execution
Production expertise – Ability to effectively run a production factory and he/she should have managed a similar factory before.
Strategic and financial planning skills
Leadership and Interpersonal skills
Project management and Communication skills
Experience in managing operational cost efficiently, financial planning and budgeting
Experience in developing and motivating a team of people.
Experience in handling and reporting operations information
Experience in developing and implementing an operational performance metrics and analyzing productivity
Prior work experience in using an ERP system (SAP, Sage, etc.)
Good understanding of Project Management principles and tools
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, ERP System
Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing and production operations
Working knowledge of establishing, and measuring operational KPI’s
Working Knowledge of GMP’s, ISO guidelines related to industry
Good knowledge HSE practices in production environment
Strong team player
Strong leadership skills and a forward-thinking mindset to support the company in the execution of strategic initiatives.
Ability to manage time and to prioritize work effectively.
Project/Operations Management Certifications.
Salary
N500,000 – N600,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
24th December, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
9.) Business Development Supervisor
Job Title: Business Development Supervisor
Location: Mowe, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Business Development supervisor will drive the purchase of scrap batteries from vendors across the nation.
Responsibilities
Develop ways, identify, and unlock market opportunities in the industry.
To oversee the setup and running of collection centers
Establish corporate relationships.
Identify and sign new vendors.
Undertake key research to understand the Business and project drivers of sectors, customers, and potential opportunities.
Engage with sectors and customers to anticipate potential business opportunities and implement actions that will position the company at an advantage.
Requirements
B.Sc / B.Eng in any relevant discipline from a reputable tertiary institution
3 to 5 years working experience in Sales and Business Development
Ability to speak Hausa fluently.
Willingness to travel frequently and at short notice.
Result driven.
Industry Knowledge is desirable.
Good Negotiation Skill
Good Networking skills
Excellent Communication Skill
Proactive/Planning skills.
Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
10.) Key Account Sales Executive
Job Title: Key Account Sales Executive
Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Effectively coordinate and track all activities occurring for each account assigned, starting from lead identification and tender generation up till final payment and cycle closure.
Establish, develop, and maintain trust and business relationships with key personnel across various departments (contracts and procurement, maintenance, engineering, projects, finance, accounting, etc) in assigned accounts; this helps in knowing and developing customer organizational structure per department.
Acquire a thorough understanding of the customer’s business, goals, needs, and requirements and accordingly propose solutions that meet their objectives.
Keep abreast of client production rates, investments and divestments, and other activities, news, and projects in order to build an opportunity pipeline, identify new areas of interest, and generate new business.
Ensure successful and timely delivery of products and services to assigned accounts according to their specifications.
Ensure continuous customer satisfaction by delivering high on major customer performance criteria (OTD, RT, HSE, Quality etc).
Arrange, at a minimum, weekly visits to each customer to follow up on business, look for opportunities, enhance relationships, and attend to their queries and complaints.
Ensure Client visits are pre-planned and well-prepared prior to the visit. Visits are to be followed with timely & and professional visit reports.
Attend to tenders and negotiate with the client’s tender, contract, and quotations terms and conditions in line with both the company-accepted parameters and clients’ needs until closing the deal.
Requirements
Bachelor or Technical University Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
5-8 years of sales experience, preferably in Oil and Gas related field
Knowledge of the Oil and Gas Process is a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.…)
The job requires frequent traveling within the country.
Customer service skills
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills Presentation Skills
Multi-tasking, prioritizing, and time management skills
Positive and winning attitude
Remuneration
N500,000 – N600,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
27th December, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@willerssolutions.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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