Posted on: Tue 22-11-2016

About CRS:  Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, health and emergency programming.

Project Background:  CRS has a long and rich history of collaboration with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund). Since 2003, CRS has been awarded over $290 million in Global Fund resources to implement programs in 27 countries. In Nigeria, CRS is a sub-recipient (SR) on the Global Fund HIV and Malaria grants and will assume the role of principal recipient (PR) for the Global Fund Malaria grant starting January 2017. As PR, CRS will partner with the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP), various state governments and malaria partners and stakeholders to coordinate the 2017 Long lasting insecticide treated nets (LLIN) mass campaigns in 7 states. CRS will also manage and oversee S Rs to deliver a range of malaria treatment and prevention services at the state level. We are seeking for qualified individuals to occupy these positions below. Full job descriptions can be downloaded at the links provided.

Job Title: Technical Advisor — Advocacy, Communication, And Social Mobilization of Abuja Global Fund Malaria Program (ACSM)

JD Link:  https://goo.gl/VJqZpA 

Job Summary:  The position of ACSM Advisor will provide technical leadership and oversight for advocacy. communication and social mobilization activities for malaria, as well as malaria prevention activities. including intermittent preventive therapy in pregnancy (IPTp). S/he will provide training. accompaniment and technical support to SRs and will liaise with counterparts in Federal and State Ministries of Health to ensure adherence to national strategies and guidelines for malaria prevention.

Qualifications:  • Advanced degree in a relevant field such as Medical/Nursing Sciences, Community Health. Health Education, Public Health or related field

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in malaria programming and provision of technical assistance to government and non-government partners

• Familiarity with current strategies and best practices for social and behavior change

• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver trainings on social mobilization and behavior change communication.

• Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to work well both within a team and independently

• Strong representational skills and ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners (including representatives of government agencies) in a professional manner on an ongoing basis

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize competing demands Strategic, analytical and decision-making skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook • Professional proficiency in English oral and written communication skills; strong demonstrated writing skills required (reports, evaluations)

• Willingness and ability to travel in-country (sometimes on short notice) up to 50% and out of the country up to 10%

• Demonstrates diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness.

• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

 

Database Specialist Global Fund Malaria Program Abuja

JD Link:  https://goo.gl/u5wMGc 

Job Summary:  The position of Database Specialist will be responsible for data management for the Global Fund malaria program. S/he will oversee design and implementation of the data management plan to ensure high-quality data capture. storage and access. The Database Manager will manage the program's database, data cleaning protocols and entry processes, including quality control and performance monitoring systems for the program.

Oualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Health Information Management, IT, Statistics or Epidemiology

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in database development/management for health programs

• Knowledge of national health management information systems, strategics and tools in Nigeria familiarity with DHIS2.0 platform is required

• Demonstrated experience with collection/analysis of epidemiological data

• Skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating data and information to various stakeholders

• Experience using ICT4D for data collection, management and analysis

• Ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training

• Knowledge of Global Fund strategies and regulations desired

• Inter-personal skills and ability to work well both within a team and independently

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize competing demands

• Strategic, analytical and decision-making skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook

• Highly proficient in database development/management and statistical software (SPSS, EPI-Info)

• Professional proficiency in English oral and written communication skills; strong demonstrated writing skills required (reports, evaluations)

• Willingness and ability to travel in-country to project sites

 

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (5 positions)

Location: Kano, Sokoto, Oyo, Edo, Akwa-Ibom  

Project: Global Fund Malaria Program D-2 Technical Director State-level M&E Specialists (4-6)

JD Link: https://goo.gl/bdTTSp 

Job Summary:  The position of M&E Manager will oversee all M&E activities within the states covered by the zonal hub, ensuring quality and timeliness of data collection and reporting within the zone. S/he will provide technical oversight and guidance to strengthen state-level M&E systems, ensuring proper orientation and quality supervision to CRS M&E specialists, sub-recipient M&E staff, and M&E units in the State Ministries of Health. The M&E Manager will be responsible for tracking achievement on indicators at the zonal level and advise on solutions for continuous improvement. S/he should have the ability to work sensitively and positively with program staff and promote a learning environment. The M&E Manager is expected to have a high level of self-initiative and use critical thinking skills to identify and fill gaps.

Qualifications and Skills: 

1. Master's degree in a field related to Public Health, International Development, or Social Sciences. 2. Minimum of 7 years' experience in monitoring and evaluating health programs in an African country

3. At least 2 years' prior experience in a management position

4. Knowledge of national health management information systems, strategies and tools in Nigeria:  familiarity with DHIS2.0 platlbrm is required

5. Demonstrated experience with collection/analysis of epiderniological data

6. Understanding of principles and current approaches to M&E for health programming, including knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative methods

7. Experience with participatory and community-based M&E systems 8. Familiarity with beneficiary accountability mechanisms 9. Proficiency in database development/management, and skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating data and information to various stakeholders 10. Experience using 1CT4D for data collection preferred

11. Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys

12. Previous experience with leading and managing studies and consultants

 13. Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening and partnership building, with the capacity to empower staff through opportunities for growth & development

14. Ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training

15. Knowledge of Global Fund strategies and regulations desired

16. Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams

17. Public relations skills and ability to work well both within a team and independently

 

Job title:Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (24 positions) 

Bauchi, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina. Kebbi, Niger, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kwara, Lagos. Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Anambra. Benue, Edo, Ekiti, Kogi, Ondo, Akwa-Ibom, Cross River, Imo, and Rivers States 

JD Link: https://goo.gl/65ErfC 

Job Summary:  The position of M&E Specialist will oversee all M&E activities for the program within the designated state, ensuring quality and timeliness of data collection and reporting. S/he will provide technical oversight and guidance to strengthen state-level M&E systems, ensuring proper orientation and quality supervision to CRS sub-recipient M&E staff and M&E units in the State Ministries of Health. The M&E Specialist will be responsible for tracking achievement on indicators at the state level and advise on solutions for continuous improvement. S/he should have the ability to work sensitively and positively with program staff and promote a learning environment. The M&E Specialist is expected to have a high level of self-initiative and use critical thinking skills to identify and fill gaps.

Oualifications and Skills: 

1. Bachelor's degree in a field related to Public Health, International Development, or Social Sciences.

2. Minimum of 5 years' experience in monitoring and evaluating health programs in an African country

3. Al least 2 years' experience in provision of technical advisory services or consultancies working with government partners

4. Knowledge of national health management infonnation systems, strategies and tools in Nigeria; familiarity with DHIS2.0 platform is required

5. Demonstrated experience with collection/analysis ofepidemiological data

6. Understanding of principles and current approaches to M & I: for health programming, including knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative methods

7. Experience with participatory and community-based M&E systems

8. Familiarity with beneficiary accountability mechanisms

9. Proficiency in database development/management, and skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating data and information to various stakeholders

10. Experience using ICT4D for data collection prefen-ed

11. Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys

12. Previous experience in program management is desired.

13. Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening and partnership building

14. Ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training

15. Knowledge of Global Fund strategies and regulations desired

16. Public relations skills and ability to work well both within a team and independently

17. Strong representational skills and ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners (including representatives of government agencies) in a professional manner on an ongoing basis

18. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize competing demands 19. Strategic, analytical and decision-making skills

20. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel. PowerPoint, and Outlook

21. Proficiency in database development/management and statistical software (SPSS, EPI-Info)

22. Professional proficiency in English oral and written communication skills; strong demonstrated writing skills required (reports, evaluations)

23. Willingness and ability to travel to field locations regularly and sometimes on short notice

 

Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist (24 positions)

Location: Bauchi, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Northern, Sokoto. Kwara, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Anambra, Benue, Edo, Ekiti, Kogi, Ondo, Akwa-lboin, Cross River, lino, and Rivers States)

JD Link:  https://goo.g1/6b4Vvi 

Job Summary:  The SCM Specialist will be based at State Ministry of I lealth (SMol 1) offices to support the implementation of procurement and supply chain management activities at the state level and with partner health facilities. The focus will be an building capacity of partnering health facilities in all areas of procurement and supply chain management, including but not limited to forecasting and quantification, inventory management, storage/warehousing, distributions, quality assurance and quality controls, and reporting. The SCM Specialist will ensure a coordination role between actors at the state level.

Oualifications & Skills: 

I . Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline, logistics management, business administration or any other related degree from a recognized university; B. Pharm preferred

2. Minimum 5 years of experience in providing technical and managerial services in pharmaceutical and health supplies logistics

 3. Specific experience in malaria is strongly desired

4. Ability to form relationships and work closely with national and state level health authorities and partners

5. Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and provide support to health facilities in supply chain activities

 6. Familiarity with local logistical operations in the country such as distribution, inventory management and warehousing operations

7. Demonstrable ability to provide training in rational use of medicines, inventory management and issues relating to drug supply management

8. Ability to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training Experience with, and a demonstrated commitment to, community-based approach to development Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners in a professional manner on an ongoing basis

1 1. Excellent analytical and information seeking skills, good decision-making skills

12. Excellent English language oral and written communication skills

13. Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook 14. Willingness and ability to travel regularly to the partner sites and on short notice

 

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager (5 positions)

Location: Kano, Sokoto, Oyo, Edo,Akwa-lbom

Project: Fund Malaria Program D-2 Zonal Team Lead State-Leve SCM Specialists

JD Link: https://goo.g1/8fy6zd

Job Summary:  The SCM Director will coordinate with relevant entities within relevant State Ministries of Health (SMoH), SRs, and service providers along the supply chain, oversee all activities within the states covered by the zonal hub related to the procurement and supply management of health products, and ensure compliance to Global Fund requirements. S/he will provide overall guidance and technical support to the implementation of the LLIN mass distribution campaign in relevant states.

Oualifications and Skills:

 I . Pharmacist, or tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain or International Logistics, with demonstrated expertise in the management of health products

2. Minimum 7 years of experience in managing or providing technical support to procurement and supply chain management of health products

3. Demonstrated experience in supply chain strengthening activities 4. Proven experience working closely with State Ministries of Health

5. Prior experience with Global Fund projects, preferably with Malaria programs

6. Familiarity with local logistical operations in the country such as distribution, inventory management and warehousing operations

 7. Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams

8. Strong skills, initiative, and motivation, with a commitment to work in groups

9. l'ublic relations skills and ability to work well both within a team and independently

10. Professional proficiency in English oral and written communication skills

11. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. and Outlook

12. Willingness and ability to travel in-country (sometimes on short notice) up to 40% and out of the country up to 10%

How to Apply: Interested candidates should download the CRS Application Form using this link https://goo.gl/XJSiVI and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file document to [email protected]

Title of the position and desired location must be stated as the subject of the email e.g. Internal Auditor - Kano State. Completed applications should reach as before 5pm, Monday December 5. 2016. Applications sent in the required format will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity: "CRS is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion. etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply".

Statement of Commitment to Protection: "CRS' recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

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