Sightsavers Jobs Vacancies in Nigeria

Sightsavers
is an international organisation that changes lives for the long term. We work
in more than 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people
with visual impairments to live independently.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Coordinator
– Mass Administration of Medicines, Trachoma Elimination Programme
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: 12 month fixed term contract

Job
Description

This
role will support the mass administration of medicines and other
initiatives in the national trachoma elimination programme working
directly with the Federal Ministry of Health.

Key
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Programme Management:

Support
the national eye health coordinator in the overall coordination of
distribution of antibiotics towards the elimination of trachoma in Nigeria
Participates
in state micro planning for distribution of antibiotics towards the
elimination of trachoma in Nigeria
Support
coordination of implementation of mass administration of medicines and
ensure adherence to work plans and budgets for the achievement of planned
project outputs and targets in each state
Coordinate
capacity building initiatives as required at the state and LGAs levels
Support
the state and LGAs programme teams to identify and develop innovative
approaches for the implementation of mass administration medicines to
ensure delivery of programme targets.
Support
collaboration with relevant governmental, non-governmental agencies and
stakeholders where necessary for the effective implementation of project
activities

Monitoring,
Evaluation and Reporting (50% of time):

Support
the national eye health coordinator in monitoring and supervision of
distribution of antibiotics and adherence to preferred practices.
Investigate
all reports of all adverse experiences and submit findings to National Eye
Health Coordinator. Also take appropriate actions to address all confirmed
adverse effects
Work
closely with all partners to ensure proper inventory of all medicines
supplied as part of the supply chain management of the programme.
Prepare
report for National Coordinator at the end of distribution of antibiotics
including final treatment figures within 60 days of completion for submission
to relevant partners and donors
Assist
National Coordinator in completing the dossier for the elimination of
elimination of trachoma in Nigeria
Represent
the programme office on monitoring and evaluation issues at relevant state
ministries and other agencies
Conduct
monthly programme site visits and follow up on outstanding issues as an
integral part of the position.
The
person will be responsible for guiding the overall Monitoring and
Evaluation (M & E) strategy, managing the interventions and use of M
& E methodology/approaches to meet proposed goals.
Collate
and review all treatment data from the states and report to national eye
health coordinator and trachoma technical action committee
Ensure
NTDs data is updated as required and shared with relevant agencies
Coordinate
the preparation of quarterly and annual reports to trachoma technical
action committee as required

Person
Specification

Technical
knowledge of one or more of the five leading NTDs
Experience
in managing an integrated NTD programme.
A
demonstrated record of accomplishment in developing and managing public
health programmes.
Experience
in Monitoring and Evaluation.
Minimum
of 5-6 years working experience, ideally in an INGO setting.
Experience
in the management of donors supported programmes

Skills
(Special Training or Competence):

Excellent
analytical skills.
Ability
to build strong working relationships to enable effective management of
partnerships and work collaboratively as part of a global team.
Excellent
networking and advocacy skills.
Excellent
presentation skills.
Ability
to deliver group training sessions.
Proven
ability to think strategically and translate concepts into effective
action plans.
People
management skills with a strong understanding of culturally and ethnically
sensitive issues.
Able
to travel regularly on project visits
An
understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled
people.

Job
Title: Technical Adviser, Trachoma Elimination Programme
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: 18 month fixed term contract
Reports to: Technical Lead – Nigeria Trachoma Elimination Programme
(Prof Caleb Mpyet)
Responsible for: Quality Assurance and support to National Trachoma
Elimination Programme in Nigeria
Job Holder: Vacant
Department: Neglected Tropical Diseases
Slot:

Job
Description

Sightsavers
is partnering with the Federal Ministry of Health to ensure wards the
elimination of trachoma in Nigeria.
The
technical advisers are being engaged to support the oversight of the
quality assurance of trichiasis surgeries support to the trichiasis
surgeons and their supervisors across the country.
They
will be members of the Trachoma Technical Action Committee and report to
the technical lead of the project in Nigeria and would be on par-time.

Job
Purpose (the overall purpose and function of the job)

The
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Trachoma Initiative is expanding its
support to the trachoma elimination programme in Nigeria from August 2017
to March 2019.
As
part of the project two consultant Ophthalmologists will be engaged and
will be responsible for the technical management of TT surgeons and their
supervisors across the country.
They
will support the oversight of the quality assurance of: trichiasis
surgeries and the training of TT surgeons to meet minimum requirements.
They
will monitor, assess and advise on the performance of lid surgeons and TT
surgeon supervisors and provide general technical advice on project
implementation to the Trachoma Technical Advisory Committee.
Their
remit will cover the all trachoma endemic states in the country and they
will report to the Technical Lead – Nigeria Trachoma Elimination Programme
– Prof Caleb Mpyet.
They
are expected to work part-time and will be on a retainer with daily rates
for days worked.
Their
work will be based on an agreed project requirement with their line
manager.

Key
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Strategic Programme Planning and Development:

Participate
in strategic planning processes to successfully drive the direction and
delivery of trichiasis surgeries and ensure objectives are met in line
with national trachoma elimination programme in Nigeria supporting the
National Trachoma Manager.
In
collaboration with the Trachoma Technical Advisory Committee develop
guidelines and country level action and implementation plans for clearing
of trichiasis backlog in Nigeria.
Provide
technical leadership and guidance to the programme to ensure that TT
backlog trends are effectively tracked and the data collected is used to
develop dossier for the elimination of trachoma in Nigeria with special
attention to trichiasis.

Monitoring,
Evaluation and Quality Assurance:

Support
the national elimination programme in developing a system for monitoring
and evaluating programme performance.
Provide
effective monitoring of and guidance to TT surgeons and their supervisors
in the implementation of the trachoma elimination programme in Nigeria.
Support
the state supervisors in carrying out routine supervision
Review
and analyse reports of supervisory visits and provide technical advice to
the state supervisors
Monitor
all ongoing TT surgery programmes for adherence to preferred practices
Draw
up schedule for surgical audits in all TT surgical programmes for quality
assurance
Conduct
TT audits according to guidelines and report to Technical Lead – Nigeria
Trachoma Elimination Programme
Analyse
report of audits and schedule frequency of further audits or supervisory
visits
Ensure
appropriate actions are taken based on audit findings and, where
appropriate, surgeon refresher trainings are properly conducted

Person
Specification

Consultant
Ophthalmologist with at least five years’ experience on trichiasis surgery
Having
a M.Sc in Community Eye Health would be an added advantage
Minimum
of 3 years’ experience of working and/or collaborating with INGOs on eye
health
Technical
knowledge on programme support for trachoma control in Nigeria.
Understanding
of the health system in Nigeria.
Experience
of monitoring and evaluation of eye health programmes

Skills
(Special Training or Competence):

Excellent
analytical skills.
Ability
to build strong working relationships to enable effective management of
partnerships and work collaboratively as part of a global team.
Proven
ability to think strategically and translate concepts into effective
action plans.
Excellent
networking and advocacy skills.
Excellent
presentation skills.
Ability
to deliver group training sessions.
People
management skills with a strong diplomatic understanding of culturally and
ethnically sensitive issues.
Able
to travel regularly on a national and international basis.
An
understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled
people

Core
behaviours:

Networking
and influencing both within and outside the organisation
Change
and improvement – Seeks continuous improvement in own and team’s
performance. Assists and encourages others to adapt to change and
implement new ideas.
Communicating
and influencing – Identifies the needs of others, uses effective
approaches and styles to persuade and communicates to groups in an
interesting and effective way.
Decision
making – Consults and listens to take clear and timely decisions.
Planning
and organisation – Develops plans considering all the resources necessary
to achieve objectives. Monitors objectives and measurement systems
on a regular basis, identifying trends and key messages in data.
Delivery
and implementation – Continues to perform objectives positively in the
face of pressures from various sources. Ensure the team has a ‘can do’
attitude and customer service mentality.
Team
working – Encourages and supports team members to ensure contributions are
recognised, delegates effectively and encourages working in collaboration.

Key
Relationships (Internal):

National
Coordinator Neglected Tropical Diseases Federal Ministry of Health
National
Eye Health Coordinator, Federal Ministry of Health
State
Ministries of Health in Nigeria
Non-Governmental
Organisations

Key
Relationships (External – Sightsavers):

Implementation
partners – NGDOs
Sightsavers
– Director of NTDs
Sightsavers
NTDs department, including the global disease advisors
Technical
Lead – Nigeria Trachoma Elimination Programme
Project
Director Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Trachoma Initiative in
Sightsavers
Sightsavers
Regional Directors, West Africa
Technical
Lead – DFID and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, Trachoma
Country
Director – Sightsavers Nigeria
Programme
Manager Trachoma – Sightsavers Nigeria

How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should please download the Application form
below and return the completed Application form and Equal Opportunities form as
two separate documents to: jobs@sightsavers.org

Click here to download the
Application form (MS Word)

Click here to download the Equal
Opportunities form (MS Word)

Note

We
will be contacting shortlisted candidates for interview, shortly after the
closing dates.
We
very much regret that in view of the large number of applications we
receive, we are unable to respond if you are unsuccessful. I am sure that
you will understand the need to concentrate resources towards our work.
Please
attach Application and Equal Opportunities form only. No CV’s accepted
We’re
an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage qualified
people living with a disability to apply.