Job Title: Routine Immunization Technical Advisor
Employer: Tship Nigeria
Sector: Non-Government Organisation (NGO)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Type: Full time
Job opening ID: 90
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in regular coordination and planning meetings with state Ministry of Health and Ministry of Local Government officials and other immunization partners;
• Work with state ministries of health, LGAs, and other partners to develop multi-year and annual workplans and budgets;
• Supervise and support RI staff in each state;
• Work with state ministries of health, ministries of local government, and other partners to:
• Develop/implement sustainable capacity building strategies for health workers and mid-level managers;
• Develop sustainable community approaches to problem solving and sustaining effective immunization services;
• Build strong linkages between the health system, traditional healers, and other community groups;
• Carry out logistics/cold chain assessment and related interventions;
• Collect and use immunization data to inform decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to share lessons learned and proven approaches with other states and partners;
• Maintain open and productive communication and working relationships with national and international immunization partners; and
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• MD, MBBS, or equivalent experience: MPH is an asset;
• Minimum of five years working with government immunization structures at the state, local, and health facility level, preferably Nigeria;
• Proven ability to use adult learning techniques to train health workers;
• Understanding of government and traditional structures and ability to work within these structures;
• Strong organizational and communication skills to influence partners and decision makers at the state, local, and community levels;
• Minimum of three years supervisory/team leader experience;
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player, to lead teams, and to organize multiple activities simultaneously;
• Demonstrated understanding of public health issues and challenges in resource poor settings in northern Nigeria;
• Computer skills that include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access;
• Ability to produce accurate data and reports;
• Excellent communication skills in local languages; ability to give clear instructions; good English writing skills; and
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively in the field under, at times, suboptimal conditions.
Work experience: 5 years
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