Position:

Senior Program Officer (Bauchi)

Supervisor:

Associate Director, Technical (Bauchi)

Location:

Bauchi

Project Summary:

The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project is a global health initiative funded by United States Department of State (DOS) for the period of 2019–2027. The project delivers high-quality technical support at the community, health facility, district, regional and national levels, and builds relationships with relevant partners working to address integrated health programs and global health security issues. Our ability to respond quickly to program, technical and procurement needs leverages on our deep bench of country-based clinical, program, and community experts. Initially focused on achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control, EpiC was expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to support countries in preparedness, response, and health system strengthening, including oxygen systems.

In Nigeria, EpiC is supporting the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH/SW) to strengthen the national Oxygen Ecosystem. Our contributions include optimizing pulse oximetry, expanding access to medical oxygen through LOX infrastructure, enhancing healthcare worker capacity on oxygen data management, and supporting the development of a national Quality Assurance and Compliance (QAQC) guideline for oxygen equipment.

The project received additional Global Health Security (GHS) funding to strengthen national, regional, and local public health systems, building on broad experience and existing capabilities that align with GHS priorities and National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS) and US Government goals to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and strengthen health systems for Emerging Infectious Diseases.

In addition, EpiC Nigeria has recently received funding to build a more effective, resilient, and responsive primary healthcare system that can respond and address the persistent and severe public-health challenges, especially in Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent health (MNCH), Malaria, and Nutrition.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Technical,, the Senior Program Officer will provide oversight and leadership for accounting functions within the Bauchi Office and ensure effective coordination, monitoring, and reporting of all EpiC MNCH/N activities in Bauchi State. The role will support the delivery of high-quality program outcomes by facilitating efficient operational and financial management in alignment with organizational policies and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management

• Provide management support to the state office, including oversight of work plans, periodic fund requests, and review of monthly/quarterly financial and program reports.
• Guide and support the state office in establishing sound management systems to facilitate cohesive and efficient implementation of project activities.
• Develop, implement, and oversee systems for the initiation, execution, monitoring, amendment, and closeout of all sub-agreements when required.
• Ensure effective monitoring of sub-grants to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic objectives.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Monitor and enforce compliance with donor regulations and FHI 360 policies across the state office.
• Ensure that FHI 360 delivers on all commitments to donors and stakeholders, achieving set targets and delivering high-quality services.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that ensure compliance with DOS/Nigeria requirements for implementation procedures, reporting, and evaluation.

Technical Oversight and Resource Coordination

• Ensure availability of technical resources and integrate their efforts into overall program management for maximum efficiency.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and disseminating best practices across the project by highlighting learning sites and providing technical guidance to teams.
• Stay informed on current developments in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health and Nutrition programs and ensure any strategic information is applied to enhance project activities.

Capacity building and stakeholders’ engagement

• Coordinate capacity development initiatives to strengthen the skills and performance of state office staff, and other partners.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share information, coordinate activities, and avoid duplication in program implementation.

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Associate Director, Technical (Bauchi)

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.
• Working knowledge of major donor policies and requirements, including the U.S. Department of State and the Global Fund, as well as international not-for-profit organizations.
• Understanding of basic accounting and financial management principles relevant to program management.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and a sound understanding of the political, social, and ethical issues surrounding Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health as well as Nutrition (MNCH/N).
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-sectoral development projects involving multiple stakeholders and partners.
• Strong ability to establish and manage systems for monitoring administrative, financial, and program implementation results.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently, using initiative to manage a high-volume workflow.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong community mobilization, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact, and to follow up on requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and standard MS Office applications to accurately enter, retrieve, and manage data and information.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage competing tasks under tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time as required by the role.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field, with 6+ years of relevant experience in international development programs.
• Familiarity with U.S. Department of State (DOS)–funded programs and experience working with non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated success working in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments is required.

• Prior experience must clearly demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and competencies outlined above.

Typical Physical Demands:

Typical office environment.

Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

25% - 35%

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