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: System Strengthening Officer

 

Location: Dutse, Jigawa

Job type: Full time

Starting date: As soon as possible

Direct Line Manager: Sector Manager: System Strengthening

Tasks & Responsibilities

Objective 1 - Strengthen government ownership, governance and policy to sustain and scale up quality, inclusive and accountable nutrition and health  interventions:

In collaboration with System Strengthening Manager, carry out analysis of trends and drivers of malnutrition at the state, LGA  and facility level and conduct capacity review and threshold setting for targeted HF

Work with SMOH and SPHCDA to organize a workshop towards defining and costing of surge actions  and subsequent incorporation into the AOP

Strategically with the state parliamentarians based on project objectives and provide necessary support from the program in a bid to increase nutrition visibility at the state level

 

Objective 2 - Support and strengthen community participation in the health system:

Support government through the provision of technical assistance to identify the gaps in nutrition human resource

Work with SMOH and SPHCDA to develop a human resource development plan based on the gap's analysis

 

Objective 3 - Project Management:

This position is responsible to support program Manager for budget planning, expenditure tracking related to HSS activities planned under the project. Some of the project management related work will be:

Support MPM in developing HSS timeline

Support MPM in developing financial forecast in line with the HSS timelines and planning at different level

Ensure close collaboration with HR and Finance during recruitment planning, screening and finalization process for HSS related positions

 

Objective 4 - Follow up of the HSS action plan with AAH teams and external stakeholders working in the targeted LGAs:

Support LGAs in planning and budgeting for health and nutrition service delivery in reference to identified gaps.

With support from program manager, develop follow up mechanism and tools for tracking progress on the agreed HSS action plans

 

Objective 5 - Information management, reporting and coordination:

Liaise with N/H teams and ensure that health facility matrix, 4W/5W are updated by the respective teams and archived.

Ensure that attendance sheet are used and maintained by the teams for on-job coaching sessions, workshops/meetings and refresh training

Identify key progresses, gaps and challenges with proposed solutions from the monthly follow up visits, health facility matrix updates and inform N/H project manager

Closely coordinate with State/LGA representatives from SMoH and health care agencies responsible for service delivery for the targeted LGAs

Organize and lead the LGA based monthly coordination meetings and support LGA teams on structuring LGA coordination mechanisms with health workers and partners

Participate in the relevant cluster meetings and other related forum at district or governorate level as and when requested by the PM or in absence of PM.

Conduct regular meetings with other ACF sector or partners to discuss and document lessons learned

Regularly report and coordinate with line mangers regarding challenges, issues faced in the field for timely and appropriate decision-making.

 

Objective 6 - Performance Management:

Communicate Action Against Hunger performance standards and expectations to team members which includes ; 10 minutes monthly conversation, 3 months/end of probation performance appraisal and annual/ end of contract appraisal.

Establish performance objectives, provide feedback, and identify strengths and areas for professional improvement.

Contribute to the professional development and improvement of team members by providing support.

 

Internal & External Relationship

Internal:

System Strengthening manager: Line manager

State Project Manager/Field manager: exchange of information

Nutrition & Health sector manager & Advocacy team: regular collaboration and coordination; exchange of information

 

External:

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

LGA Team/ Health facility team: Training, supportive supervision, exchange of information, coordination.

 

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Medicine/Public Health/Nursing/Nutrition or related field

Certificate in project management for development will be an added advantage

 

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

Preferred:

Minimum Gross Basic Monthly Salary

N236,858 per month

 

Application Closing Date

Monday, 7th October, 2019.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

 

Note: Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.