Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

 

We are recruiting to fill the position below: 

 

Job Title: Health System Strengthening Officer

 

Location: Damaturu, Yobe 

Job type: Full Time 

Start date: As Soon As Possible

Direct Line Manager: Health System Strengthening Manager

Tasks and Responsibilities

Objective 1 - Provision of support to strengthen the human resource for health:

Support HSS manager to carry out health system assessment; diagnosis of health system in line with defined methodology and with technical support from Nutrition & Health HoD with the aim of identifying the gap in the targeted facilities, LGAs and state levels

Organise  and ensure dissemination of the finding from the assessment

Work closely with HSS manager to identify the best strategy toward centralization and coordination of training of frontline health workers on continues medical education at the state level

Actively participate at the selection of dedicated master trainers  and organise the TOT training in conjunction with HSS manager

Coordinate with nutrition and health sector manager to organise the training of frontline health workers

 

Internal and External Relationship

Internal:

HSS Manager: Line manager

N/H sector Manager : Exchange of information

MPM/Field Co: exchange of information

Nutrition and Health HoD : technical support – exchange of information, coordination

Logistic/HR/Finance Managers: functional collaboration and exchange of information

Other sectorial team; Exchange of information, coordination

 

External:

SPHCDA, SMOH,LGA Authority: direct technical and facilitation support, Close collaboration, training and workshop facilitation support.

Position Requirements

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine/Public Health/Nursing/Nutrition

 

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

At least 1 years post NYSC experience in primary health care system;

Previous supervisory role is required will be added advantage

Fluency in spoken and written English language; Hausa language will be added advantage

Working knowledge of MS office.

 

Preferred:

Work experience in humanitarian settings;

Experience of working in partnership with or directly with Ministry of Health is preferable;

Good understanding Nigeria public health structure

Ability to manage wide range of stakeholders for collaboration, coordination and consultation at LGA level.

 

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 25th July, 2019.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

 

Note: Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.