John
Snow Incorporated (JSI) – MEASURE Evaluation is funded by USAID to strengthen
capacity in developing countries to gather, interpret, and use data to improve
health. We create tools and approaches for rigorous evaluations, providing
evidence to address health challenges. And we strengthen health information
systems so countries can make better decisions and sustain good health outcomes
over time.
Snow Incorporated (JSI) – MEASURE Evaluation is funded by USAID to strengthen
capacity in developing countries to gather, interpret, and use data to improve
health. We create tools and approaches for rigorous evaluations, providing
evidence to address health challenges. And we strengthen health information
systems so countries can make better decisions and sustain good health outcomes
over time.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job
Title: Technical
and Market Lead Country Coordinator
Location: Abuja
Title: Technical
and Market Lead Country Coordinator
Location: Abuja
Job
Description
Description
- Subcutaneous
DMPA (DMPA-SC) Technical and Market Lead (TML) is a three-year project led
by PATH. John Snow Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is a
sub-grantee to PATH. DMPA-SC is an innovative subcutaneous injectable
contraceptive that currently being introduced in many countries, with a
focus on increasing women’s access to safe, effective contraception within
a context of contraceptive method mix and informed choice. - He/she
will support routine coordination with the MOH and country partners,
assisting partners to monitor DMPA-SC introduction and scale up progress. - The
DMPA-SC TML project will work with country stakeholders and facilitate
coordination of DMPA-SC introduction and scale up planning in 8 – 12
priority countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Nigeria is a
proposed priority country and JSI will provide lead support for the
project in Nigeria. - Each
priority country will have a TML coordinator. In Nigeria, the TML
coordinator will be responsible for working with key stakeholders to
facilitate and coordinate efforts to ensure successful DMPA-SC
introduction and scale-up. - The
coordinator will provide support that is complementary to existing and
potential DMPA-SC introduction and scale up efforts; this complementary
support will help avoid duplication, address existing gaps and ensure
added value.
Responsibilities
- Work
with existing MOH-led Family Planning Program Technical Working Group
(FPTWG) to ensure project adds value in support of the development and
implementation of the DMPA-SC introduction/scale up plan - Support
the MOH/FPTWG and relevant family planning partners to develop a
comprehensive, total-market, country-level introduction/integration plan
for DMPA-SC. Includes - Gathering
key information required for the introduction plan, including information
on potential introduction channels and the costs of implementing the plan. - Facilitating
participation in the TML Learning and Action Networks (LANs). - Monitor
and report to the TML global team on routine indicators and overall
progress so that information feeds into the global monitoring and learning
system. - For
day to day operations, the TML Country Coordinator will report to the
Country Program Leader (JSI field office leader). - Supporting
development and use of a monitoring plan and supporting indicators to
monitor progress and identify bottlenecks - Support
MOH to regularly convene country stakeholders to - report
on plan implementation progress and monitor indicators - identify
technical assistance needs and funding gaps and mobilize in country
solutions (where possible). For those issues not addressed incountry,
elevate to the TML global team for assistance. - Support
capacity building and systems strengthening efforts to ensure DMPA-SC
introduction and scale up can be sustained. Includes - Sharing
tools, resources, and methodologies among all stakeholders to build
capacity and ownership; foster learning and best practices. - The
Country Coordinator will receive regular technical backstopping and
support from the TML’s Regional Technical Advisors.
Qualifications
- Working
knowledge of the country-level family planning environment, partners, and
programs, especially relevant Ministry of Health and other government
agencies and officials responsible for family planning activities and
strategies. - Contraceptive
prevalence and method use data from sources such as Demographic and Health
Surveys (DHS), and FP2020 resources. - Regional
and national health service delivery data (facilities, coverage, numbers
and types of health service providers) - Public
and NGO training approaches and curricula for various cadre of health
service providers - Health
service delivery monitoring data from national HMIS - Logistics
data from LMIS or warehouse management system(s) - Locally-available
information on the cost of plan activities such as service delivery,
training, demand creation, etc. - Familiarity
with the country-level donor landscape for family planning, including
USAID, DFID, and UNFPA as well as activities supported by other donors
(e.g., Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, CIFF, DfID. UNFPA). - Basic
understanding of the range of public and private delivery channels for
contraceptive products and services, including public sector facilities,
community-based delivery mechanisms/programs, non-governmental (NGOs)
structures, and private delivery mechanisms (social marketing, pharmacies,
drug shops). - Conversant
with and able to identify/obtain data and information relevant to the
introduction planning, including (but not limited to): - Demonstrated
ability to effectively facilitate and coordinate diverse partners
representing a range of organizations to focus on shared goals and
objectives, and track ongoing implementation and results.
Required
Experience
Experience
- Minimum
of five years of experience working in international development,
preferably in the health or family planning field, in Nigeria. - Proficiency
in the MS Office package, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Proficiency
in English - Ability
to coordinate varied tasks, work independently and manage work plan - Ability
to work with a team that is based in various locations - Master’s
Degree in Public Health, Public Policy, International Development, Health
Management, or other field related to family planning/product introduction
and program implementation; or documented equivalent experience in related
field. - Excellent
writing, communication, prioritization and organizational skills. - Have
strong interpersonal skills to enable effective representation of the
project and JSI
Salary
- Salary
is commensurate with experience.
How
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