The Program Officer will support the implementation of Project Aisha by coordinating day to day project activities, working with community based healthcare providers, government stakeholders, and consortium partners to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in Lagos and Kaduna states.
Support the delivery of project activities in line with approved goals, objectives, and work plans
Prepare drafts of work plans, budgets, results frameworks, and related project documents under supervision
Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi annual, and annual project reports
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including state ministries, agencies, and community partners
Support development of training curricula and capacity building resources
Assist in planning and implementing detailed action plans for project activities
Support state agencies and private sector partners in planning trainings, schedules, and on site mentoring
Participate in planning, executing, and reviewing detailed project work plans
Conduct supportive supervisory visits to public primary healthcare facilities, nurse led facilities, and community based providers
Promote safe and respectful maternal care and ensure women’s voices remain central to all activities
Support strengthening and coordination of referral systems between community providers and health facilities
Contribute to development and review of technical resource materials, tools, and job aids
Support logistics planning for trainings, communication, advocacy, and knowledge management activities
Contribute to monitoring, learning, evaluation, quality improvement, and reporting activities
Registered nurse midwife with women’s health focus and project implementation experience OR Master’s degree in public health, health management, health administration, or a related field
Minimum of five years relevant experience, especially in RMNCAH related activities
Experience with private sector health service delivery at state or local government level
Strong technical writing and reporting skills
Experience implementing capacity building activities, trainings, and workshops
Strong problem solving skills with ability to escalate issues appropriately
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and Microsoft Teams
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50 percent of the time
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills in English
Previous experience in RMNCAH
Formal project management training is an added advantage
*Interested candidates should send their updated CV and cover letter by email
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