Routine Immunization Technical Advisor Job at TSHIP Nigeria

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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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