Management Sciences for Health, Nigeria: Senior Program Officer (Taraba State)

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is recognized globally for the technical excellence of its work and the professional integrity of its employees. We are proud of our staff and believe that they are the organization’s most valuable asset. The environment at MSH provides a stimulating experience that challenges individuals to develop and transfer innovative approaches to public health management. The importance of collegial collaboration among employees, mutual respect, and the development of shared goals constitute core principles at MSH. We are known for providing a stable, supportive, and flexible work setting that encourages continuous staff development. MSH offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to all of its employees. Staff receive ample pay for holiday, sick, and vacation time, as well as contributions toward a company-funded pension plan. Eligible employees receive health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options, and employees who travel or work overseas are provided with medical evacuation coverage. MSH saves lives and improves health, especially, among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Grade: 5
Job ID: 11-055CHS
Center/Office: CHS - General

Overall Responsibilities

• The Zonal Coordinator/Senior Program Officer (SPO) will assist the Project’s Chief of Party (COP) in providing overall coordination of interventions for the Project in the state.
• The Zonal Coordinator manages all activities within the state and ensures coordination and collaboration with both state agencies and ministers as well as other implementing partners operating within the state.
• S/he ensures integration of project activities into a single strategic approach at the States, local government, and community levels.
• He or she assists the COP in providing oversight and technical direction to the Project and collaborates with the COP in the appropriateness and quality of interventions.
• He or She is responsible for coordinating all project activities in the states under his jurisdiction.
• S/he will be the driving force in grantee capacity building and grants management and will work closely with the technical advisors to address capacity gaps within the grantees.
• He will support the M&E specialist with ensuring data about all project activities are collected and submitted to the head office.
• The Zonal Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that NGOs in the state are mobilized to provide quality services to OVC through adherence to national standards and other approved tools of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. Along with the COP, he or she serves as a technical liaison between the State offices, and other donors and stakeholders operating in states within the zone.

Qualifications and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The suitable candidate will have a postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related discipline with at least 3 years’ senior level work experience in health program management in developing countries.
• The candidate will have proven hands-on programmatic, technical and managerial expertise in provision of at least 4 community HIV/AIDS services and in developing and nurturing partnerships with local NGOs, FBOs and CBOs. Extensive experience working with networks of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is a MUST.
• The candidate will demonstrate excellent understanding of the continuum of care for HIV infected individuals and be willing to multi-task for several services.

Background Information
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a private, non-profit educational and scientific organization. Since 1971, MSH has worked with its worldwide partners to improve the management of and access to health services such as primary health care, child survival, maternal and child health, family planning, and reproductive health. The following position/s will provide technical Assistance aimed at improving the lives of children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in project state. The goal of this project is to deliver is to deliver care and support activities to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) as well as palliative care. Program intervention includes care and support for children affected by HIV/AIDS, paediatric home-base care, gender, stigma and discrimination and program related data collection and analysis. Note: There are no relocation allowances available for the position. Women are encouraged to apply Candidates living with HIV/AIDS will have an added advantage.

Notes
To apply for this position, please see the instructions below.
Apply for this job: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/3536/job
Interested persons may send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter as one MS Word Document to lmsnigeria@msh.org not later than two weeks from the date of this publication. Please specify the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

Application Due Date: 6th September, 2010

Management Sciences for Health, Nigeria: The Director of Finance, Grants & Administration, OVC Grants Umbrella Project

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is recognized globally for the technical excellence of its work and the professional integrity of its employees. We are proud of our staff and believe that they are the organization’s most valuable asset. The environment at MSH provides a stimulating experience that challenges individuals to develop and transfer innovative approaches to public health management. The importance of collegial collaboration among employees, mutual respect, and the development of shared goals constitute core principles at MSH. We are known for providing a stable, supportive, and flexible work setting that encourages continuous staff development. MSH offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to all of its employees. Staff receive ample pay for holiday, sick, and vacation time, as well as contributions toward a company-funded pension plan. Eligible employees receive health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options, and employees who travel or work overseas are provided with medical evacuation coverage. MSH saves lives and improves health, especially, among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Grade: Senior
Job ID: 11-097CHS
Center/Office: CHS - HSD

Overall Responsibilities
The Director of Finance, Grants & Administration oversees the administrative and financial management and accountability requirements of a large Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s (OVC) Umbrella Grants project in Nigeria. The anticipated emphasis of the project is on strengthening community-level services, building capacity, increasing coordination between federal, state, LGA and community levels, and improving quality assurance and monitoring & evaluation.

Specific Responsibilities

• S/he assists the Chief of Party with project management, assessing project progress against benchmarks, organizing monthly staff meetings, and supervising project support functions.
• The Director of Finance, Grants & Administration ensures that the project functions efficiently in all financial and administrative matters, directly supervising administrative staff and providing oversight to all grants management issues.
• Additionally, s/he collaborates with the Chief of Party and Technical Director in assuring that all technical activities under the project are implemented in a timely and effective manner and in compliance with the terms of the award.
• The Finance, Grants & Administration Director is knowledgeable of, and adheres to, MSH’s Procurement Integrity standards and procedures in all project management responsibilities.
• S/he supervises the project’s Grants Manager to oversee the grants portfolio in accordance with USAID procedures.
• S/he participates in evaluating grants programs as well as monitors, on an on-going basis, the performance of grantees with respect to the activities, reporting deliverables, and milestones agreed upon in their funding proposal.
• The estimated period of performance of the award is five (5) years, depending on availability of funds.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration/Management or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in finance, grants and administrative management of country-specific programs.
• Strong understanding of USAID, USG, or PEPFAR grants and agreements policies and regulations.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring grantees of HIV and capacity building NGOs is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants, including Headquarters staff, upper management and clients.
• Written and spoken English fluency mandatory.
• Demonstrated computer skills in word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred.)
• Demonstrated experience in accounting software packages, especially QuickBooks.

Notes

• Please note that this is a potential opening dependent upon funding. Allowances and relocation assistance are available. To apply for this position, please see the instructions below. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, Apply for this job: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/3582/job
• Please have your resume and cover letter available to apply for this position now.

Application Due Date: None

Management Sciences for Health, Nigeria: Community Care and Technical Support Advisor

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is recognized globally for the technical excellence of its work and the professional integrity of its employees. We are proud of our staff and believe that they are the organization’s most valuable asset. The environment at MSH provides a stimulating experience that challenges individuals to develop and transfer innovative approaches to public health management. The importance of collegial collaboration among employees, mutual respect, and the development of shared goals constitute core principles at MSH. We are known for providing a stable, supportive, and flexible work setting that encourages continuous staff development. MSH offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to all of its employees. Staff receive ample pay for holiday, sick, and vacation time, as well as contributions toward a company-funded pension plan. Eligible employees receive health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options, and employees who travel or work overseas are provided with medical evacuation coverage. MSH saves lives and improves health, especially, among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Grade: 6
Job ID: 11-075CHS

Overall Responsibilities
The Community Care and Support (CCS) Advisor will provide support and technical assistance aimed at improving the lives of children and families affected by HIV and AIDS. The emphasis of the role of the CCS Advisor is to provide technical guidance on programmatic issues dealing with community participation and ownership of OVC activities in and around their geographic areas of operations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the capacity and needs assessments of local community organizations in project states and use data to design collaborative solutions and household-centered approaches.
• Lead the delivery of services to OVC through strengthening state and LGA structures and systems.
• Build community ownership and participation in OVC programming at community levels to ensure sustainability.
• Support the training of Caregivers to provide better cater to the needs of OVC.
• Strategically coordinate stakeholders’ response to OVC activities through linking up traditional and religious leaders with government and civil society to cater to the needs of OVC in a more holistic manner.
• Support project, state and LGA teams to mobilize resources to enable CBOs to identify, protect, and provide essential services to OVC.
• Work with the OVC Advisor to implement the CUBS project’s community-based response to roll out national OVC guidelines.
• Support the M&E Advisor to ensure quality community-based services through ongoing program M&E.
• Support the Gender Advisor to incorporate gender considerations into local programs.
• Work with federal and state ministry of women affairs, USAID, and other USG OVC partners to establish linkages in communities, affected families, and OVC services.
• Any other deities as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters degree or Bachelors degree with equivalent experience in Social Sciences, Public health, or related field.
• Expertise in OVC program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in working with communities to roll out programs of support for OVC and HIV and AIDS.
• Experience in developing relationships with Community-based organizations, provincial and district level government officials.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in community work, social work in addition to one of the following HIV/AIDS, TB, STI and/or Child Survival/IMCI projects in African countries, preferably Nigeria.
• Knowledge and understanding of the paediatric home-based care, gender, stigma and discrimination.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel extensively

Notes
To apply for this position, please see the instructions below. In you cannot apply online, please send your cover letter and CV, indicating the position of interest, to:
Apply for this job: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/3558/job

Please have your resume and cover letter available to apply for this position now.

Application Due Date: 6th September, 2010

Management Sciences for Health, Nigeria: Chief of Party, OVC Umbrella Grants Project

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is recognized globally for the technical excellence of its work and the professional integrity of its employees. We are proud of our staff and believe that they are the organization’s most valuable asset. The environment at MSH provides a stimulating experience that challenges individuals to develop and transfer innovative approaches to public health management. The importance of collegial collaboration among employees, mutual respect, and the development of shared goals constitute core principles at MSH. We are known for providing a stable, supportive, and flexible work setting that encourages continuous staff development. MSH offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to all of its employees. Staff receive ample pay for holiday, sick, and vacation time, as well as contributions toward a company-funded pension plan. Eligible employees receive health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options, and employees who travel or work overseas are provided with medical evacuation coverage. MSH saves lives and improves health, especially, among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Grade: Senior
Job ID: 11-096CHS
Center/Office: CHS - HSD

Overall Responsibilities
The Chief of Party is responsible for the leadership, management, and technical oversight of a large Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s (OVC) Umbrella Grants project in Nigeria. The anticipated emphasis of the project is strengthening community-level services, building capacity, increasing coordination between federal, state, LGA and community levels, improving quality assurance and monitoring & evaluation. The estimated period of performance of the award is five (5) years, depending on availability of funds.

Specific Responsibilities
The Chief of Party serves as the primary project liaison from MSH to the US Government team in Nigeria and ensures 1-the achievement of results and accountability; 2-all program activities related to management systems, program monitoring and coordination, networking and linkages, and technical leadership and knowledge management in the project’s implementation sites are completed in a timely fashion; 3-quality of services is maintained at the highest standard, and that all projects objectives are met; 4- the project has adequate staff to carry out high-quality work and that staff are recruited and hired in accordance with local, donor, and MSH requirements. With the Director of Finance, Administration and Grants, the Chief of Party ensures that management and financial systems and standard operating procedures are in place to administer, track, and report on all activities funded by the award and that financial and technical reports are provided to USAID in timely manner. The Chief of Party supervises direct reports with particular focus on their key tasks and project deliverables. Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to, meeting with supervisees on a regular basis to discuss issues, track work progress, provide guidance and support, and ensure consistent quality of work performed; conducting Performance Plan and Reviews; communicating, implementing and assuring adherence to MSH and project policies, guidelines and values; developing staff skills and knowledge; approving time sheets; and facilitating supervisee success whenever possible.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing large donor-funded projects. Previous Chief of Party experience preferred, managing professional and financial resources on a similar scale. Previous work experience in Africa managing OVC or HIV care and treatment programs.
• Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and in managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and in meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with and understanding of US Government (with preference to USAID and PEPFAR) regulations and administrative procedures.
• Proven ability to communicate well with, motivate, guide, and direct all levels of staff. Direct senior staff supervision experience required.
• Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.
• Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experience, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with senior colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.
• Commitment to working closely with the donor, MSH home offices, and partner organizations on a collaborative basis.
• Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English including speaking, writing, and reading.
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria as needed.

Notes
Please note that this is a potential opening dependent upon funding. International allowances and relocation assistance are available. To apply for this position, please see the instructions below. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, Apply for this job https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/3581/job
Please have your resume and cover letter available to apply for this position now.

Application Due Date: NONE

Management Sciences for Health, Nigeria: Technical Advisor

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is recognized globally for the technical excellence of its work and the professional integrity of its employees. We are proud of our staff and believe that they are the organization’s most valuable asset. The environment at MSH provides a stimulating experience that challenges individuals to develop and transfer innovative approaches to public health management. The importance of collegial collaboration among employees, mutual respect, and the development of shared goals constitute core principles at MSH. We are known for providing a stable, supportive, and flexible work setting that encourages continuous staff development. MSH offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to all of its employees. Staff receive ample pay for holiday, sick, and vacation time, as well as contributions toward a company-funded pension plan. Eligible employees receive health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options, and employees who travel or work overseas are provided with medical evacuation coverage. MSH saves lives and improves health, especiall, among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between kno’wledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health ofthe world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

JOB TITLE: TECHNICAL ADVISOR
The Technical Advisor will provide focused, high-quality institutional capacity building assistance for clients of the PLAN Health progmm in addition to leading project technical smino strengthen organizations’ systems towards greater sustainability and achievement of their missions. It is expected that teclmical assistance will focus both on building stronger organizations and on developing individuals to lead them to achieving results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Technical Advisor will accomplish these through

• consultations with managers of client organizations
• leading and supervising a multi-functional team implementing technical assistance
• plan and execute strategies for technical assistance
• monitor quality, progress and results
• identify needs for and supervise short term technical assistance.

The Technical Advisor also serves as a resource for identifying best practices. Lessons learned and innovative/approaches to institutional capacity building, and lor disseminating this information both internally and externally. The Technical Advisor will exercise impeccable professional ethics, and will be aware of and adhere to MSH’s procurement integrity standards in all activities.

SUPERVISION: Supervised by: Associate Director Supervises: 2 – 3 Technical Officers

QUALFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree preferably in social sciences, business or health.
• Minimum of five years experience in capacity building in Nigeria
• Experit’nce in supervising other professionals• Experience in prcucct management
• Experience worldng in or with public sector organizations, particularly in the health field
• Knowledge of PEPFAR-funded programs and experience in managing relationships with USAID missions preferred.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, and to contribute to developing a new project in a dynamic environment.
• Significant senior level work experience in institutional capacity building across the areas of finance, human resources, governance, and planning, organizational development, and program management.
• Proven progt’tunmatic, technical, and managerial ability and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively wim professionat colleagues in a broad range of indigenous government organizations and NOOs.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.• Strong facilitation skills• Ability to produce results in diverse cultuml, social and language contexts.
• Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office Suite applications, including Word. Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria regularly and potentially outside Nigeria, as required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested persons may send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter as ONE MS Word document to imsnigeria@msh.org

Deadline for Application: Friday 3rd September, 2010.

If you wish to be considered for a post, please specify the position for wbich you are applying in the subjest line.Note that if the underline instructions are not followed application will not be considered.