Options Consultancy Services Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We are a consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children. We provide information, expertise and influence to governments, health workers, NGOs and businesses to catalyse change so that health services can be accessed by the people who need them most.
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STATE TEAM LEADER – MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH PHASE 2
JOB ROLES[/b]
Provide overall state level technical leadership and representation of the project, under the direction of the Deputy Team Leader – Technical:
Work closely with the Technical Advisors and Coordinators to ensure all interventions are delivered to the highest standard to ensure they are effective
Ensure logframe results are achieved with the support of the Technical Advisors and Coordinators
Strategic, programmatic and financial responsibility at the State-level:
Be an active contributor to the senior management team
Convey the overall purpose, activities, and achievements of the project to external stakeholders
Ensure that all outputs of MNCH2 are meeting and working together to promote a “one team” approach
Support coordinators to develop annual budgets and workplans and ensure these are followed
Liaise with other relevant programmes and originations as appropriate to further the outcomes of the programme
Managing large teams:
Work closely with and manage a large team of technical and administrative professionals to achieve programme success
Ensure that all reportees are supported to produce quality and timely deliverables and work with the relevant personnel to build capacity in areas where reportees need development
Take an activity role in the recruitment and management of new team members
Quality Assurance:
Accountable for project objectives, outcomes, and milestones at the state levels and ensures that financial, operational, and reporting requirements of the programme and the donor are followed
Effectively leverage global technical assistance to ensure effective and high quality programme delivery, including Options Technical Support Unit.
[b]ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS[/b]
Master’s degree in public health or a relevant field
[b]EXPERIENCE[/b]
Demonstrated coordination experience in international health programmes, with a record of successful team leadership and achieving programme objectives
Experience providing expertise in multiple programme focus areas (health system strengthening and reproductive health is a benefit) in Nigeria
Deep understanding and knowledge of contemporary health system dynamics and MNCH challenges
Demonstrated capabilities in management, capacity building, high-level strategic visioning, and leadership
Demonstrated experience in budget management
In depth understanding of the political, social, economic, and cultural context of Northern Nigeria
Experience working effectively with LGA and State government authorities (Jigawa would be a very strong benefit)
Familiarity with the political, social, economic, and cultural context of Northern Nigeria required
Skills and attributes
Excellent attention to detail and experience of quality assurance
Excellent written and spoken English and Hausa
Ability to work to deadlines
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including but not limited to Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent leader and team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary team
[b]DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS[/b]
Commitment to achieving effective and efficient delivery of essential health care for pregnant women, new-borns and children, alongside routine immunisation
Commitment to ensuring that all Nigerian citizens, including women, the poorest and other marginalized groups, are able to have equal voice and participate in holding government accountable in the delivery of public services
Benefits
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Health insurance 20 days leave (excluding public holidays)
[b]TO APPLY[/b]
Please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Charlotte Langridge opportunities@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role in the subject header
Closing date for applications is: Tuesday 20 September 2016 (NB no need to state a time, jobs on the company website close and are removed at 23.59)
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be held week commencing 26 September 2016
Other information
Options is an equal opportunities employer
[b]DUE DATE:[/b] 20 September, 2016
Job Vacancy at Options Consultancy Services Limited, Saturday 10, September 2016
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