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NGO Job Openings: LGA Facilitators, State Technical Malaria Lead and Malaria Service Delivery / M&E Intern at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH) - 25 Openings

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

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: LGA Facilitator

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

Main Purpose of the Job

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

General Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

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


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Job Title: Malaria Service Delivery / M&E Intern

Job Requisition ID: R4469
Locations: Bauchi, Sokoto & Kebbi
Job type: Full-time
Duration: 5-Months Contract
Department: Malaria Program

Responsibilities

Perform basic research and collation of writing materials necessary for training and workshop.
To support technical operations in documentation, collation, reporting, analysis, and use of data for strategic decision-making on malaria interventions
To support the surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation and track malaria performance indicators.
Participate in data quality review meetings at the state and LGA levels
Perform basic research and collation of written materials necessary for training and workshop
Support field and facility visits and participate in data review meetings across LGAs and health facilities
Manage schedules and take minutes of meetings as well as develop agendas for such meetings and ensure the distribution of the minutes.
Support timely collation of retirements' supporting documents from the LGA and State offices and tracking of the status of accomplishment of deliverables.
Support the review of data entries and running of data quality checks on DHIS2 and provide timely feedback to the LGAs and State team
Perform other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications

Candidate must have a background in health sciences, statistics, epidemiology, public health, or a related field, with NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Strong organizational skills, and an understanding of the importance of paying attention to details.
Computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. 
Fluency in English.


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Job Title: State Technical Malaria Lead

Job Requisition ID: R4467
Location: Bauchi
Job type: Contract
Duration: 8-Months Contract Term
Department: Malaria Program

Main Purpose of the Job

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.

Overview

The Presidents Malaria Initiative for States (PMI-S) is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by the Management Sciences for Health (MSH).
The project is supporting the Government of Nigeria through its agencies at the federal, state, Local Government (LGA) and community levels to reduce under-five and maternal mortality by delivering quality services for management of malaria, its complications, and prevention.
PMI-S project focuses on strengthening the capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and State Malaria Elimination Program (SMEPs) for the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2014-2020.

Specific 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 the 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.

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