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Recruitment at Solina Centre for International Development and Research
Recruitment at Solina Centre for International Development and Research
Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Officer
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Project: ACTION to Sustain Precision and Integrated HIV Response towards Epidemic Control (ASPIRE)
Job Category: Program Officer
Job Description
- The Program Officer will execute the day-to-day implementation plans, provide technical assistance, mentor facility staff onsite and oversee Data assistants’ activities on ASPIRE project in one of the project states: FCT, or Rivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Program strategies implementation/Technical assistance
- Oversee day-to-day implementation processes at supported facilities; testing, enrolment, and other care and treatment services (adherence counselling, partner notification services, clinical assessment/evaluation, viral load sample collection, patient biometric capture etc)
- Review facility focal persons compliance with implementation procedures and mentor on operating procedures using the most up-to-date national guidelines
- Disseminate new strategies and support focal persons to effectively implement program strategies and track outcomes
- Coordinate and support patients scheduling and tracking for clinic visits, drug refills, Viral load tests and other care and treatment services such as EID, CD4, OTZ, recency testing etc.
- Coordinate service delivery on Prevention of Mother to Child care and treatment services
- Conduct clinical evaluation and enhanced adherence counseling for unsuppressed patients and participate in switch review meetings
- Facilitate the quality improvement processes in supported sites and report as appropriate
- Update and mentor focal persons on new program policies and guidelines
- Monitor and ensure proper documentation of services offered and outcomes in the appropriate data capture tools followed by updates on the various program databases
- Monitor ARVs, consumables, and lab commodities stock levels of drugs through routine validation of commodity use, stock on hand and demand as reported on bin card, and Combined Requisition and Request Forms (CRRF)
- Review ARVs, and commodities storage conditions and mentor facility focal persons on right dosage and FIFO
Leadership/Cluster representation:
- Coordinate data clerks and surge monitors day-to-day activities, and mentor them on key program deliverables as it relates to data management
- Support onboarding and exit processes for new hires
- Represent cluster team during check-ins, problem-solving sessions, and program review meetings (Internal/IHVN)
- Lead site-level problem-solving across implementation areas, support and monitor implementation of agreed interventions
Workstream management:
- Manage at least one integral part of the program areas as a workstream lead, and drive the activities to meet program qualitative and quantitative targets
- Coordinate implementation of workstream strategies, review, and track achievements
- Lead problem-solving sessions to address gaps identified in implementing workstream strategies at the facilities.
Data reporting:
- Support facility focal persons on commodity stock management; bin card and transfer form updates and archiving
- Support monthly stock card and bimonthly CRRF reports collection and review and NHLMIS updates.
- Follow-up with data clerks to ensure all achievements across various program indicators are appropriately reported on the daily tracker.
Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in joint, cluster, and partner problem-solving and learning sessions to share knowledge, best practices, challenges and progress on program implementation
- Provide daily updates on implementation activities to the team.
- Engage actively with relevant stakeholders to foster good relationships with the organization.
- Support any other tasks as may be required by the Program Manager and Project Director.
Education and Experience
- Academic training: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Allied health degree with an outstanding academic record;
- Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of progressive experience in strategy, and systems strengthening in a major consulting firm. Previous experience in implementing public health programs is preferred;
- Equal employment opportunity statement
Required Competencies:
Core requirements:
- Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Prior work experience in an HIV program will be an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Program Officer
Locations: Nigeria
Project: Institutional
Job Category: Associate I/Associate II/ Senior Associate I/Senior Associate II (Depending on competencies and experience)
Job Type: Full Time
Description
- The Program Associate will provide technical and operational support for the execution of assigned SCIDaR programs. This will involve the day-to-day management of all program workflows and the provision of direct oversight for program analysts and interns who are executing assigned program activities.
Technical Responsibilities – Program Support
Program implementation:
- Support day-to-day execution of the program activities;
Monitor program workstreams and escalate program challenges; - Gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations;
- Participate in client management discussions and implement recommendations in collaboration with the team.
- Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results;
Participate in routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward; - Program monitoring and reporting
- Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work;
Contribute to the preparation of monthly/quarterly technical and financial reports (the latter will be in collaboration with the designated Finance Officer); - Participate in structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations;
- Program staff development and team building
- Participate in the assessment of candidates to affirm suitability for program roles;
Contribute to program onboarding briefing with the program team at the beginning of a new program (or new staff upon joining an existing program) to communicate the program expectations, staff roles, deliverables and performance indicators; - Support individual team members to identify and document learning goals at the beginning of the program (or new staff upon joining an existing program), and facilitate feedback sessions to track their progress;
- Facilitate periodic (at least monthly) individual performance reviews and provide feedback to program analyst on their strengths and re-direction needs as is it applies to program activities and deliverables;
- Contribute to all team management issues, including but not limited to team communication, data storage, and sharing modalities, team workstation, facilities, and other logistics, team bonding activities, etc.
Participate as required in the comprehensive in-house professional development program that includes periodic training needs assessment; new staff onboarding and orientation; in-class training sessions; and staff mentoring program; - Support Program Managers to anticipate project staffing requirements and planning staff placements to satisfy both employee professional development needs and project needs;
- Request ICT infrastructure and support services required for the effective execution of program activities;
Education and Experience
- Academic training: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, Policy and Strategy Development, Medicine, Public Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Health Management or similarly relevant field;
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience implementing development programs; strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting. In strategy, systems strengthening in a major consulting firm is a plus.
Required Competencies:
Core requirements:
- Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and thought leadership abilities; - Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization;
Reliable people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization; - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
- Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
- Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills;
- Results-oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) / Technical Director
Location: Nigeria
Project: Upcoming USAID Healthcare Financing (HF) and Human Resources for Health (HRH) Activity in Nigeria
Job Category: Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) (Technical Director)
Job Type: Full Time
Description and Objectives
- SCIDaR is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID Healthcare Financing and Human Resources for Health Activity in Nigeria.
- This activity aims to support USAID’s approaches to strengthening healthcare financing systems and improving human resources for health in Nigeria. Hiring for this position is contingent upon grant award to SCIDaR and funding availability.
- The Deputy Chief of Party will be responsible for the technical oversight of project implementation, execution of interventions and action plans, monitoring the implementation of work plans, and working with the Chief of Party to facilitate operational capacity-building initiatives.
- S/he will support the Chief of Party in enhancing the capacity of the Federal and State Ministry of Health (F/SMOH), e,g. N/SSHIAs, N/SPHCDAs, etc. local organizations, and communities to deliver quality healthcare services through improved financing systems and HRH.
- The role will support the Senior Management Team and assist in providing strategic and technical leadership, financial management, and administrative oversight of the Activity.
- This includes ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors and focusing on achieving the results defined in the project’s scope of work.
Technical Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party in leadership and execution of the overall technical direction of the project, by doing the following:
- Work closely with the Chief of Party to provide technical and managerial oversight for the project, to ensure that activity components are results-oriented, deliverables are of high quality, and reporting is relevant and timely;
- In collaboration with the Chief of Party, program leadership team and implementing partners, lead the development of, budgeting and management processes ensuring results-oriented, efficient program operations at implementation level, including processes for the periodic review of implementation across target LGAs and facilitating necessary mid-course corrections;
- Collaborate with the MERL Director to coordinate effective implementation of program activities, including the development of a dynamic learning agenda and adaptive management approach;
- In collaboration with the Chief of Party, work with the Activity’s grants, finance, administration and human resource functions to ensure systems are in place for the most effective program implementation with regards to M&E, financial management and compliance with all donor requirements;
- Support the Chief of Party in ensuring that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and USAID reporting requirements are followed;
- Support programmatic decision-making and troubleshooting implementation challenges;
- Oversee program data quality compliance, including the development of data tracking and monitoring systems;
- Support sub-grant development, including compliance with programmatic objectives and donor financial and administrative regulations;
- Serve as a spokesperson and advocate, representing the Activity to the donor, central and local government officials, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders; represent the Activity at local, regional, and international fora;
- Serve as a key point of contact for USAID/Nigeria, the Government of Nigeria, and all other stakeholders in the absence of the Chief of Party or as delegated and manage the implementation and coordination of all events, technical forums, conferences, and roundtables;
- Supervise members of the Senior Management Team as delegated by the Chief of Party;
- Act as the Chief of Party during his/her absence.
Required Competencies
- Academic training: Master’s Degree in public health, health management, medicine, or a related field. Advanced degree in public health, international development, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing large, complex USAID or other donor-funded health programs in Nigeria or a relevant context.
- At least ten years of relevant experience in global public health and development, including in senior technically relevant positions with large and complex projects.
- Experience in senior leadership roles on USAID projects.
- Technical experience in healthcare financing and human resources for health (HRH) programming with expertise in one or more of the following areas: health systems strengthening, healthcare financing, HRH development, and capacity building.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience managing, designing, and implementing similar international multi-million donor-funded programs.
- In-country experience implementing large and complex healthcare financing and HRH programs.
- Demonstrates current technical understanding of the healthcare financing and HRH evidence base.
- Experience in Northern Nigeria, particularly in FCT, Ebonyi, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Bauchi, is strongly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of the Nigerian healthcare system.
- Experience working with Nigeria local government officials is strongly preferred.
- Proven supervisory experience involving leadership and team building of professional and support staff; oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables and contract management.
- Experience collaborating with senior policymakers, and host-country entities including central and local governments, development partners, and civil society organizations to foster innovation and locally-led public health initiatives and activities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide support to and oversight of local capacity development efforts.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Experience working with the private sector is a plus.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, social inclusion, and accessibility.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
