Ongoing Recruitment at Jhpiego

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) State Project Coordinator

Job Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The State Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and implementing DMPA-SC/SI programs in Sokoto state.
• This role involves developing strategies, coordinating activities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality self-injection services to beneficiaries at the health facility and community level.
• The coordinator works closely with healthcare professionals, community organizations, and clients to promote reproductive health of women through DMPA-SC/SI uptake across the 23 LGAs of Sokoto state.

Responsibilities

• Successful candidate will work closely with the Technical Lead Service Delivery and Demand Generation, Evaluation and Learning Advisor and other project staff.
• Liaise with the State and LGAs FP coordinators to develop, implement, and evaluate DMPA-SC/SI programs and services in Sokoto state.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure the availability and accessibility of self-injection resources in Sokoto state.
• In Collaboration with State and LGAs FP coordinator, organize and conduct Empathy- based training workshops for healthcare providers and community volunteers on self-injection.
• Monitor self-injection program performance and outcomes, using data to make informed decisions and improvements.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, and other stakeholders to promote DMPA-SC/SI services.
• Organize and participate in community outreach events, workshops, and informational sessions on self-injection.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of self-injection program activities and client interactions.
• Advocate for the inclusion of self-injection in local health agendas and policies.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of self-injection programs and activities.
• Prepare reports on self-injection program performance, client outcomes, and community impact.
• Manage budgets, grants, and funding sources related to DMPA-SC/SI activities in Sokoto state.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in family planning, reproductive health, or a related field.
• Experience in program management and community outreach is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of family planning and reproductive health.
• Experience in working with diverse and multi-diciplinary teams, excellent in Time management and organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and community organizations.
• Proficient in data analysis and program evaluation.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong facilitation skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Key Competencies:

• Cultural Competency: Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and understand cultural sensitivities related to reproductive health.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team, manage projects, and drive program success.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing program needs and community dynamics.

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2.) Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Optimizer

Job Location: Azare, Bauchi 
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary 

• The G-ANC/PNC project is a 2-year project awarded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation through Technical Advice connect.
• This project provides technical assistance to Bauchi state to layer high impact interventions on G-ANC/PNC platform for improved maternal and newborn outcomes in the State.
• This will be achieved by supporting the SMoH and SPHCDA to accelerate coverage and quality of RMNCAH+N Hlls.
• With the goal of strengthening PHC systems, improving service delivery and uptake of RMNCAH+N Hlls along the continuum of care layering on the G- ANC/PNC model.
• The state will spearhead the G-ANC scaleup, and Jhpiego is providing technical assistance.
• The project will commence full implementation of G-ANC/PNC project in about 158 primary health facilities.

Responsibilities

• To supervise data entry clerks assigned to you
• To ensure that data clerks under your supervision effectively carry out all task assigned to them
• To support data clerks mentor facility staff on proper data documentation and reporting in all RMNCH related NHMIS tools and supplementary tools
• To performs regular data quality checks and monitors for gaps
• To support data clerks' and facility QI teams in monthly data collation and validation meetings and support them use their data for decision making
• To validate data reported by data clerks on project monthly summary form
• To ensure timely data entry into Donor and Project DHIS platform
• To conduct bi-monthly data quality audit using standardized tool
• Participate in LGA data validation meetings
• Address any other M&E issues as they present on the field

Performance Measurement:

• Complete, correct and timely documentation of client's information in service delivery registers by facility staff supported by data clerks
• Complete, accurate and timely data validation of data reported by data clerks and entry into Jhpiego and donor DHIS platform
• Completed timesheet authenticated by Jhpiego M&E

Required Qualifications

• Must have post SSCE degree qualification (Diploma, Degrees).
• Strong understanding of NHMIS data tools and reporting processes
• Previous experience in data collection, research, or fieldwork activities preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while working in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills and familiarity with DHIS platforms
• Be resident in LGA/Bauchi state.
• Speaks the local dialect and English language will be an added advantage
• Willing and committed to work on Jhpiego volunteer engagement terms.
• Good supervisory skill and previous experience is a plus
• Demonstrated diligence and commitment in delivery of assigned deliverable (Added advantage).

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3.) Data Entry Clerk

Job Location: Azare, Bauchi 
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary 

• The G-ANC/PNC project is a 2-year project awarded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation through Technical Advice connect.
• This project provides technical assistance to Bauchi state to layer high impact interventions on G-ANC/PNC platform for improved maternal and newborn outcomes in the State.
• This will be achieved by supporting the SMoH and SPHCDA to accelerate coverage and quality of RMNCAH+N Hlls.
• With the goal of strengthening PHC systems, improving service delivery and uptake of RMNCAH+N Hlls along the continuum of care layering on the G- ANC/PNC model.
• The state will spearhead the G-ANC scaleup, and Jhpiego is providing technical assistance.
• The project will commence full implementation of G-ANC/PNC project in about 206 primary health facilities.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that all services in the HFs are documented in the appropriate NHMIS tools/registers by facility staff.
• To mentor facility staff on proper data documentation and reporting in all RMNCH related NHMIS tools and supplementary tools
• To performs regular data quality checks and monitors for gaps.
• To support facility QI teams in monthly data collation and validation meetings and support them use their data for decision making.
• To support health facilities, collate and enter data into the project monthly summary form
• To support facilities, ensure no stock out of data documentation and reporting tools by liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Address any other M&E issues as they present on the field.

Performance Measurement:

• Complete, correct, and timely documentation of client's information in service delivery registers by facility staff
• Complete, accurate and timely data reporting and submission of project MSF to M&E optimizer
• Completed timesheet authenticated by a M&E Optimizer and Jhpiego M&E

Required Qualifications

• Must have basic education qualification at least (S.S.C.E, Diploma, Degrees).
• Strong understanding of NHMIS data tools and reporting processes
• Previous experience in data collection, research, or fieldwork activities preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while working in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills and familiarity with data collection tools or software
• Be resident in LGA/Bauchi state.
• Speaks the local dialect and English language will be an added advantage
• Willing and committed to work on Jhpiego volunteer engagement terms.
• Demonstrated diligence and commitment in delivery of assigned deliverable (Added advantage).

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