IPAS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending preventable deaths and disabilities from unsafe abortions. Through local, national and global partnerships, IPAS works to ensure women can obtain safe, respectful and comprehensive abortion care; including counseling and contraception to prevent unintended pregnancies.

 

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

 

Job Title: Health Systems Consultant

 

Locations: Abia, Abuja, Anambra, Lagos

Slot: 4 Openings

 

Job Description

The Health Systems Consultant collaborates with other Health Systems staff to strengthen comprehensive abortion care service delivery through facility upgrades, provider trainings, trainee mentorship and data collection for program and donor reporting.  The role provides technical assistance in planning and implementing training, logistical support, and service delivery strategies for expanding access to safe abortion and contraceptive services. The position collaborates with other staff to develop technical studies, conducts facility and provider-based supportive supervision, ensures necessary supplies are available to provide services at facility level, ensures data is collected from all intervention facilities and trainings, analyzes data, and develops reports.

Participates in planning and organizing facility assessment and upgrades including providing comprehensive abortion care trainings, mentorship programs, and data collection to improve service delivery

Support the setting and administrative running of Ipas office in the state.

 

Minimum Requirements

MPH or Master's Degree in related field

3-5 years of experience

At least 1-2 years of experience working in a clinical setting or non-governmental organization

Must work well in a multi-cultural environment

Ability to travel 50%

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Medical or clinical background is an added advantage.

Ability to be able to conduct Qualitative & Quantitative evaluation of Public Health programs including User Centered Design (UCD) would be an advantage

Project and budget management experience

Understanding of the terrain and local language will serve as an added advantage.

 

Application Closing Date

10th September, 2019.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Document (Resume or CV and Application Letter) to: [email protected] with subject line reading the "Position and Location".

 

Note: Applications are welcome from qualified persons based in the specified locations. Successful candidates will be chosen through a competitive application process.