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:
Note: Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
ABUJA: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
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LAGOS: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
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