Evidence Action's mission is to fill the gap between what is effective in global health and development and what is implemented at scale. One of our flagship programs is the Deworm the World Initiative, which envisions a world where all at-risk children have improved health, increased access to education and better livelihoods potential as a result of being free of intestinal worms.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Manager, MNCH (Consultant)
Location: Kaduna
Job purpose
- Evidence Action is seeking a State Coordinator – Nutrition for
Kaduna State to provide technical assistance (TA) to the state government
for the rollout of the SQ-LNS program. Kaduna is one of nine high-burden
states (Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Plateau and
Sokoto) where Evidence Action is recruiting one State Coordinator per
state.
- The State Coordinator will work closely with relevant state
officials to strengthen program planning, implementation and monitoring,
and will support program planning and management, supply chain activities,
training, and community sensitization at the state level.
Duties and responsibilities
Program
Planning and Coordination:
- Coordinate with the state Ministry of Health, Primary Health Care
Development Agency, and other relevant government departments on
operational planning and effective implementation of the SQ-LNS program.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other SQ-LNS partners and
implementing organizations active in the state
- Support state officials to develop a comprehensive SQ-LNS
operational plan aligned with national guidelines and state context
- Monitor implementation of state-level workplans and identify and
resolve bottlenecks
- Support state officials to use the national SQ-LNS allocation tool
for geographic targeting and quantification for SQ-LNS programming
- Facilitate state- and LGA-level planning, review, and dissemination
meetings with government stakeholders
- Facilitate engagement with the state government for resource
allocation for the procurement of SQ-LNS and sustained program delivery
Training:
- Organize the state and healthcare worker training cascade in
coordination with state officials and partners
- Support development of state-specific training materials as needed
- Monitor implementation of training activities at state, LGA, and
facility levels
Supply
Chain Support:
- Support state officials to develop supply chain protocols and
distribution plans
- Conduct remote monitoring to ensure SQ-LNS supplies are delivered to
LGA warehouses and health facilities in accordance with the approved
distribution plan, and flag stockouts or supply chain bottlenecks
- Coordinate with state officials on quantification and forecasting of
SQ-LNS supplies
- Support resource mobilization efforts to sustain and expand SQ-LNS
coverage in the state
Community
Engagement and Sensitization
- Ensure distribution of information, education, and communication
(IEC) materials as planned
- Coordinate community-level engagement workshops to promote awareness
of SQ-LNS
Monitoring
and Evaluation:
- Collaborate with the zonal MLE personnel to oversee implementation
of independent monitoring and coverage surveys by contracted survey firms
- Undertake periodic monitoring visits to LGAs and health facilities
(as needed and as security allows)
- Share findings and recommendations with state officials and Evidence
Action program management
Key performance Indicators
- Kaduna State SQ-LNS operational plan developed with state officials,
aligned with national guidelines, and implemented on schedule
- State and LGA planning, review and dissemination meetings held as
planned
- Health worker training cascade completed at state, LGA and facility
levels as planned
- SQ-LNS supplies delivered to LGA warehouses and health facilities in
line with the approved distribution plan, with stockouts and bottlenecks
flagged promptly
- IEC materials distributed and community engagement workshops held as
planned
- Independent monitoring and coverage surveys completed in the state,
with findings shared with state officials and Evidence Action program
management
- Progress on state government resource allocation for SQ-LNS
procurement and program delivery
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing,
Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a
related field required
- A Master's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Systems,
Development Studies, or a related discipline is an added advantage
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of experience in nutrition, public health, or
child health programming, preferably with government or NGOs in Nigeria
- Experience working with government health systems in Nigeria,
preferably in Kaduna State
- Strong relationship-building and coordination skills with government
officials, community stakeholders and development partners
- Effective communication (written and verbal), documentation, and
reporting skills in English and the local language(s) of the state
- Ability to speak Hausa is required
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated skills in work planning and tracking, project
management, and coordination
- Experience with using data and tools to support decision-making, and
in monitoring and evaluation systems (e.g., DHIS2) is preferable
- Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops, coordination
meetings, and building consensus among diverse partners
- Experience in managing the supply chain for nutrition commodities,
including forecasting, procurement, storage, and distribution,
particularly in challenging logistical environments
- Familiarity with national nutrition policies, strategies, and
guidelines in Nigeria or similar contexts
- Proven experience in developing and delivering training materials
and programs for health workers and program staff on nutrition
interventions
- Highly motivated to achieve exceptional quality and results, and the
ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Priority will be given to qualified individuals who are local
residents of Kaduna State
Working
conditions:
Based
in Kaduna (state capital), with periodic monitoring visits to LGAs and health
facilities as needed and as security allows.
Application Closing Date
Not
Specified.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
