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Apply for John Snow Recruitment 2023 Careers and Job Vacancies. John Snow Incorporated (JSI) Jobs Recruitment 2023 is open to all eligible candidates. John Snow, Inc., and our nonprofit JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., are public health management consulting and research organizations dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI has implemented projects in 106 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international offices, with more than 500 U.S.-based professionals and 1,600 host country staff. JSI is deeply committed to improving the health of individuals and communities worldwide. We work in partnership with governments, organizations, and host-country experts to improve quality, access and equity of health systems worldwide. We collaborate with government agencies, the private sector, and local nonprofit and civil society organizations to achieve change in communities and health systems.

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Job Title: Operations Manager – RI, USAID MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

General Information
The USAID’s MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) aims to sustainably strengthen routine immunization (RI) programs to overcome the entrenched obstacles contributing to stagnating and declining immunization rates; and address the barriers to reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children with life saving vaccines and other health services. M-RITE is a consortium of global leaders in immunization system strengthening approaches, integrated management and service delivery, health system strengthening (HSS), financing, data and learning, social and behavior change (SBC), strategic partnerships, gender, and human-centered design (HCD). Led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), along with PATH, Results for Development (R4D), Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP), CORE Group, and The Manoff Group, the consortium has extensive experience in shaping global strategies and collaborating with local partners to improve immunization outcomes and build on past learning and accomplishments.

The project’s mandate is to strengthen the capacity of USAID partner countries to overcome entrenched obstacles to equitable immunization coverage. Additionally, M-RITE contributes to ongoing global efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on immunization services and supports countries to prepare for and introduce COVID-19 vaccines. The project’s combination of expertise and perspectives is critical to addressing the complex problems that have contributed to the stagnation and decline of vaccination coverage in many countries, exacerbated by immunization service disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These disruptions have increased the risk of countries experiencing outbreaks of measles, polio, and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs).

Summary

• The Operations Manager is responsible for the management and implementation of effective and efficient operational, financial and compliance activities that deliver the project in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, Group Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Guidelines and client rules and regulations.
• The Operations Manager will oversee additional staff members at the State levels.
• This person will report to the Director of Finance and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in overseeing overall operations at Abuja Office and provides operations guidance and oversight for M-RITE state offices
• Works with the finance team and technical leads to manage and forecast cash needs for Nigeria offices
• Regularly reviews operations practices, develops, and optimizes internal operations policies, and provides feedback on risk mitigation strategies
• Performs project procurements as per the procurement policies and donor regulations including maintaining vendor lists, solicitation of quotations/proposals, and documentation of procurement decisions and contracts, and managing vendor relationships
• Ensures timely receipt of quality services/goods and best value for the price; ensures that vendors are timely paid and procurement contracts are closed in order; manages office facilities, equipment, assets, vehicles, IT, etc.; and maintains up-to-date assets registers
• Adheres to and trains relevant staff in all project administrative and operations policies and procedures
• Coordinates with operations teams in States to initiate vetting processes for vendors, consultants, new hires, etc.
• Ensures the Fixed Asset Register of the project is up to date and comprehensive.
• Supports the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure that all assets of the project are safe and secure.

Candidate Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree are required;
• A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience;
• A minimum of 3 years project management experience with DFID, DFAT, USAID or other donor client(s);
• Experience managing large and complex projects with a high risk profile;
• A minimum of 2 years of people management experience, including setting performance objectives, managing for results, giving and receiving feedback, performance evaluation and mentoring and coaching;
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a developing country or similar environment.
• Project Management expertise;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyze financial reports;
• Sound problem solving and decision making skills;
• Strong management skills with ability to mentor, coach, lead, develop and evaluate staff;
• Ability to work with a low level of supervision and as a part of a team when required;
• Demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated leadership skills including a high level of professional maturity is required.

Remuneration
JSI offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Associate – COVID-19 USAID MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Months
Reports to: Senior MEL Advisor

General Information

• The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) project is part of a suite of innovative awards funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to holistically improve family planning and maternal and child health in partner countries around the world.
• The project applies best practices and explores innovations to increase equitable immunization coverage in USAID-supported countries around the globe.
• It works to build countries’ capacity to identify and overcome barriers to reaching zero-dose and underimmunized children and older populations with life-saving vaccines and other integrated health services. M-RITE works at multiple levels and in alignment with global strategies such as the Immunization Agenda 2030 and Gavi 5.0.
• The project also contributes to ongoing global efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on immunization services and support countries to prepare for and introduce vaccines against COVID-19 once they are available.
• In Nigeria, M-RITE works to strengthen routine immunization (RI) services and supports COVID-19 vaccine rollout at the national level and in 5 focus states.

Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for daily data collection, monitoring activity progress according to project indicators, and tracking implementation of quality improvement measures.
• S/He will establish key components of the M&E system (MEL FLOW), including data collection, analysis and reporting on key output, outcome and impact indicators for the program and develop data dashboards for real-time reporting.
• S/He will also be responsible for ensuring data quality and accuracy and collecting, analyzing and processing M&E data, assisting in monitoring and reporting against USAID performance indicators and results, developing methods and milestones to monitor the project’s progress towards its goals, and contributing to programs strategy to ensure that activities and assignments are carried out as planned and project objectives are being achieved.

Responsibilities

• Capture COVID-19 vaccine data on available databases for analysis and reporting.
• Compile and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the COVID-19 vaccine project as per agreed reporting parameters to management.
• Work with Senior MEL Advisor to ensure effective monitoring and reporting of all planned COVID-19 vaccine interventions.
• Conduct monthly data verifications to ensure accuracy and completion and produce the data verification report.
• Follow up all identified data verification gaps for closure with support from project management.
• Ensure adequate supply of data collection and reporting tools at COVID-19 vaccine support sites.
• Support capacity building initiatives and activities conducted by the M & E Unit.
• Monitor and keep track of the number of people trained on various COVID-19 vaccine initiatives.
• Ensure proper filing of incoming and outgoing COVID-19 vaccine M&E documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degre / Diploma in Health Sciences or related field.
• Working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with program design.
• 2-5 years’ experience with public health program management
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to problem solve and recommend corrective action as needed.
• Strong organizational capacity and attention to detail needed to adhere to project deadlines.
• Project Management (PM) Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in local language as appropriate.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Work experience in COVID-19 interventions will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with database management software and online search tools required.

Language:

• Fluency in English, Hausa and Pidgin is required.

Remuneration
JSI offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Abuja
Reports to Director of Finance
Project: USAID MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project

General Information
The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) project is part of a suite of innovative awards funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to holistically improve family planning and maternal and child health in partner countries around the world. The project applies best practices and explores innovations to increase equitable immunization coverage in USAID-supported countries around the globe. It works to build countries’ capacity to identify and overcome barriers to reaching zero-dose and underimmunized children and older populations with life-saving vaccines and other integrated health services. M-RITE works at multiple levels and in alignment with global strategies such as the Immunization Agenda 2030 and Gavi 5.0.

The project also contributes to ongoing global efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on immunization services and support countries to prepare for and introduce vaccines against COVID-19 once they are available. In Nigeria, M-RITE works to strengthen routine immunization (RI) services and supports COVID-19 vaccine rollout at the national level and in 5 focus states. 

Summary

• The Finance Manager is a full-time position responsible for ensuring the smooth processing of financial information. The primary role of theFinance Manager will be to directly support the Finance & Operations Director in Abuja, Nigeria to ensure effective planning and implementation of MRITE deliverables. The role encompasses oversight of the financial operations and finance employees.

Responsibilities

• Support senior level finance and operations staff to ensure that project deliverables are met.
• Review financial and operational content for appropriate project reports.
• Support the annual workplan process and other strategic planning processes.
• Assist in overseeing overall financial system implementation including controls and standards for MRITE state offices
• Review and maintain strong system of internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Examine financial documents such as payroll, vouchers, invoices, delivery notes, purchase orders and other documents to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and validity of financial data
• Monitor disbursement of funds from the project’s bank account(s) to ensure compliance with JSI’s financial policies and procedures
• Work with finance team and technical leads to manage and forecast cash needs for Nigeria offices
• Regularly review cash management practices
• Develop and provide feedback on cash risk mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• An Advanced Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or other relevant Masters-level Degree, CPA, Chartered Accountancy, other relevant professional certification, or additional 8 years of relevant professional experience accepted as alternative to Master’s Degree. 
• At least eight years of work experience in broader finance and operations management with an international organization and USG contracts preferred (including office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics).
• Experience directly managing finance and administration staff.
• Proven problem identification and resolution experience with budgeting, forecasting, banking, tax authorities, foreign currency transactions, and other related issues.
• Capacity and/or experience in designing and implementing Value for Money standards and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Cross-functional team player.
• Results oriented and attention to detail.
• Proven experience in managing expenditures within budget.

Remuneration

• JSI offers competitive salary and benefits.

Job Title: Program Associate (PA) – COVID-19, USAID MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Months

General Information

• The USAID’s MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) aims to sustainably strengthen routine immunization (RI) programs to overcome the entrenched obstacles contributing to stagnating and declining immunization rates; and address the barriers to reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children with lifesaving vaccines and other health services.
• M-RITE is a consortium of global leaders in immunization system strengthening approaches, integrated management and service delivery, health system strengthening (HSS), financing, data and learning, social and behavior change (SBC), strategic partnerships, gender, and human-centered design (HCD).
• Led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), along with PATH, Results for Development (R4D), Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP), CORE Group, and The Manoff Group, the consortium has extensive experience in shaping global strategies and collaborating with local partners to improve immunization outcomes and build on past learning and accomplishments.
• The project’s mandate is to strengthen the capacity of USAID partner countries to overcome entrenched obstacles to equitable immunization coverage. Additionally, M-RITE contributes to ongoing global efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on immunization services and supports countries to prepare for and introduce COVID-19 vaccines.
• The project’s combination of expertise and perspectives is critical to addressing the complex problems that have contributed to the stagnation and decline of vaccination coverage in many countries, exacerbated by immunization service disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• These disruptions have increased the risk of countries experiencing outbreaks of measles, polio, and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs).

Summary

• The Program Associate (PA) will support the implementation of programme strategies, and program management. The PO will also be integral to the creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy for the programme activities and the SCALES 3.0.
• This person will assist with the provision of advisory services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management;

Responsibilities
Support the management and provide technical support:

• Provide technical support in the development and implementation of an integrated strategy for the delivery of technical assistance, policy advocacy and programme support. The strategy should reflect the response and recovery of COVID-19/SCALES 3.0;
• Delivery and monitoring of activities aligned to the Programme Framework;
• Draft annual work plans and progress and financial reports under the Programme Framework and as per internal JSI processes;
• Review project implementation;
• Document good practices and updates from the programme, for website and quarterly reporting;

Implementing of processes and documentation:

• Document and track innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches;
• Ensure the implementation of the programme aligned to the programme strategy;
• Review and adopt new approaches as applicable;

Coordination and maintaining database of partners:

• Coordinate with USG agencies under the programme and other team members of UN Agencies;
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with partners;
• Draft and work in accordance with the SCALES 3.0 strategy
• Track and report on mobilized resources

Basic research and analysis:

• Research best practices and pose new, more effective ways of doing things
• Build and support the development of knowledge resources on SCALES including but not limited to resource kits/tool kits, information booklets; technology enabled interactive audio-visual tools and posts on social media for a multi-stakeholder audience;
• Build collective evidence on existing policies and frameworks. This will facilitate meaningful conversation on addressing gaps and formulating recommendations;
• Maintain a record of meetings and official communication

Support the preparation of information for advocacy:

• Identify relevant information for advocacy with multiple and varied stakeholders and partners;
• Provide policy advice and technical support to Government functionaries, agencies and individual stakeholders;
• Build an online repository of knowledge resources and meeting records
• Any other task assigned by the Country Lead and Senior Immunization Specialist with regard to overall programmatic functions

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely and accurate support to events, workshops, and missions;
• Full compliance of administrative activities with JSI rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Timely recording of overall programme outputs/outcomes;
• Timely and accurate tracking of data for CD management and donor purposes;
• Quality maintenance of internal systems.

Qualifications
Education:

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, International Studies, or any other related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with programming, especially project design, implementation, management and evaluation.
• Programming experience on donor-funded or USAID-funded projects at the national level would be an asset.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
• Experience in handling web-based management systems.

Language:

• Fluency in English, Hausa and Pidgin is required.

Functional Competencies:

• Good knowledge of programme management;
• Ability to administer and execute administrative processes and transactions;
• Ability to create, edit and present information in clear and presentable formats;
• Ability to manage data, documents, correspondence and reports information and workflow;
• Strong financial and budgeting skills
• Required Skills and Experience.

Remuneration
JSI offers competitive salary and benefits.

Job Title: State Immunization Technical Officer (SITO)
Location: Nigeria
Project: USAID MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project/Nigeria

General Information
The USAID’s MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) aims to sustainably strengthen routine immunization (RI) programs to overcome the entrenched obstacles contributing to stagnating and declining immunization rates; and address the barriers to reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children with lifesaving vaccines and other health services. M-RITE is a consortium of global leaders in immunization system strengthening approaches, integrated management and service delivery, health system strengthening (HSS), financing, data and learning, social and behavior change (SBC), strategic partnerships, gender, and human-centered design (HCD). Led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), along with PATH, Results for Development (R4D), Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP), CORE Group, and The Manoff Group, the consortium has extensive experience in shaping global strategies and collaborating with local partners to improve immunization outcomes and build on past learning and accomplishments.

The project’s mandate is to strengthen the capacity of USAID partner countries to overcome entrenched obstacles to equitable immunization coverage. Additionally, M-RITE contributes to ongoing global efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on immunization services and supports countries to prepare for and introduce COVID-19 vaccines. The project’s combination of expertise and perspectives is critical to addressing the complex problems that have contributed to the stagnation and decline of vaccination coverage in many countries, exacerbated by immunization service disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These disruptions have increased the risk of countries experiencing outbreaks of measles, polio, and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs).

Summary

• Under the supervision of M-RITE’s State Team Lead (STL), the State Immunization Technical Officer (SITO) will serve as core member of M-RITE’s technical team in the state. Each SITO will work both with M-RITE’s broader team, and as an extension of the State’s technical team, to support the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA) or State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB) to implement its RI Annual Operation Plan (AOP). 
• This will require intensive collaboration and coordination with numerous public and private partners. M-RITE will also support the State in implementing the “Primary Health Care under One Roof” policy in the context of RI system strengthening. M-RITE’s SITO will be assigned to collectively provide full geographic coverage of program assistance across all Wards and Local Government Areas (LGAs).  
• Seen as an extension of the State’s routine immunizationI strengthening team, each State SITO will be expected to help champion collaboration, creative thinking, and resource-efficient approaches. This will include supporting collective efforts to identify early successes for RI to achieve rapid and sustainable increases in coverage by the end of the program’s assistance, while ensuring a maintained focus on sustained and targeted 
• investment; support the delivery of dependable, regular, high-quality immunization services; promote continued state ownership, financing and accountability for primary health care, including immunization; encourage a move away from unsuccessful polio/COVID-19-driven approaches to strengthening the RI system; ensure the RI system’s readiness to support the identification and vaccination of zero doses; introduction of new vaccines; and, where appropriate, pilot and/or scale up new incentives and disincentives that stimulate improved RI performance.   
• In close collaboration with other implementing partners, including those at the LGA, ward, health facility, and community levels, the SITO will help drive M-RITE’s technical support efforts in State, operationalize components of Nigeria’s Reaching Every Ward (REW) approach in consultation with the SPHCDA, Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and RI Working Group. 

Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the State and other RI partners in State, and under the direct supervision of the STL and technical oversight of the Senior Management Team in Abuja Office, the key responsibilities of the SITO will include: 
• Coordinate and work closely with the SSPHCDA/A and other RI partners daily to ensure effective implementation of the  RI/PHC AOP in State, with a focus on ensuring the timely, effective implementation of M-RITE’s technical assistance particularly at the LGA, health facility, ward, and community levels
• Provide targeted technical assistance and capacity building support at the LGA, health facility, ward, and/or community level for and through the implementation of REW; micro-planning; supportive supervision; encouraging the use of data for decision making at the operational levels; fostering community linkages; monitoring the timely release and use of RI funds at the LGA and health facility levels; and other ongoing activities
• Work with Senior MEL Advisor to ensure effective monitoring and reporting of all planned COVID-19 vaccination interventions,
• Capture state level COVID-19 vaccination data on available databases for analysis and reporting.
• Compile and submit weekly,, monthly and quarterly reports for the RI/COVID-19 vaccination project as per agreed reporting parameters to the management.
• Conduct monthly data verifications to ensure accuracy, completeness and produce the data verification report. Produce timely, accurate, complete, and consistent RI/COVID-19 vaccination project data.
• Follow up all identified data verification gaps for closure with support from project management.
• Ensure adequate supply of data collection and reporting tools at M-RITE supported RI/COVID-19 vaccination sites.
• Support capacity building initiatives and activities conducted by the MEL team; Monitor and keep track of the number of people trained on various RI/COVID-19 vaccination initiatives.
• Ensure proper filing of incoming and outgoing RI/COVID-19 vaccination MEL data reports and documents.
• Support information and knowledge sharing across project sites and partners, 
• Actively participate in meetings and activities convened by/through the SERRIC/State Task Force on Immunization (STFI), State RI Working Group and sub-working groups, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including during review and planning exercises 
• Represent M-RITE to the SPHCDA, EOC, SERRIC, STFI, and/or other RI partners through active participation in State-level meetings, technical advisory groups, working groups, and other coordinating forums 
• Champion and actively contribution to ongoing cross-learning efforts, in close collaboration with M-RITE’s technical team, the State, USG Agencies, and other partners at all operational levels, and across states as appropriate 
• Contribute to the development, adaptation, adoption, and dissemination of national guidelines and policies at the state, LGA, HF levels as appropriate
• Support RI- and PHC-related advocacy activities at the state, LGA, and Community levels, use evidence-based data on community knowledge, attitudes, and practices around RI 
• Support the implementation, analysis, and documentation of operations research to determine the costs of implementing RI programs at the LGA level 
• Contributeto the development, monitoring, and reporting of program (AMELP) and State RI/AOP  indicators, and improved use of data for decision making  
• Document meetings and share proceedings/minutes with other M-RITE colleagues in country, and with other State RI partners as appropriate, promoting the transparent, timely, and consistent flow of information and communications both internally and externally 
• Contribute to USAID technical progress reports, workplans, and other technical documents as required; actively participating in and contributing to State RI/PHC and M-RITE annual workplan development and reviews
• Participate in routine M-RITE team, technical, and other meetings as appropriate 
• Relateo LGA M-RITE Independent Monitors or any other structure put in place to improve RI/PHC services
• Mentor and Technical assistance to strengthen program management of RI/PHC services at the LGA levels.

Qualifications

• Health professional with a Bachelors (minimum) or higher degree in public health or related field 
• At least three years field work experience in public (including government) or private organizations supporting the implementation of public health (including routine immunization) programs. Work experience in RMNCHA-NMal/COVID-19 or vaccine preventable disease interventions will be an advantage.
• Proven technical capacity in supporting the implementation and supervision of RMNCHA-NMal services in Nigeria, including support to LGAs and health facilities. Related experience at the state level is highly desirable. State-specific experience and knowledge strongly preferred
• Knowledge of national- and state-level policies, strategies, programming landscape, and evidence relevant to RMNCHA-NMal and related health areas 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability and poise in partnering and communicating with diverse groups of stakeholders 
• Dynamic and energetic team player, able to both represent one’s team in high-level settings and abilityto provide broad-ranging support to tasks great and small as needed (from technical to operational/administrative)  
• Creative thinker, motivated to advocate for innovative approaches to strengthen RMNCHA-NMal, and motivated to encourage collaboration and healthy competition at operational levels  
• Demonstrated experience supporting the development and tracking of activity budgets 
• Strong computer literacy, including in Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Knowledge of statistics and data management applications an asset 
• Previous work experience with USAID-funded programs a strong asset
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in local language as appropriate
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization
• Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas

Remuneration

• JSI offers competitive salary and benefits.

Job Title: Social Behaviour Change and Communication Officer
Location: Jigawa
Project: USAID MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project

General Information
The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) project is part of a suite of innovative awards funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to holistically improve family planning and maternal and child health in partner countries around the world. The project applies best practices and explores innovations to increase equitable immunization coverage in USAID-supported countries around the globe. It works to build countries’ capacity to identify and overcome barriers to reaching zero-dose and underimmunized children and older populations with life-saving vaccines and other integrated health services. M-RITE works at multiple levels and in alignment with global strategies such as the Immunization Agenda 2030 and Gavi 5.0.

The project also contributes to ongoing global efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on immunization services and support countries to prepare for and introduce vaccines against COVID-19 once they are available. In Nigeria, M-RITE works to strengthen routine immunization (RI) services and supports COVID-19 vaccine rollout at the national level and in 5 focus states. 

Summary

• The Social Behaviour Change and Communication Officer will report to the SSBC Advisor and provide technical support to the field team in all key SBCC, Gender & RI/PHC programmatic areas. S/he will work with the M-RITE team to support the implementation of all the M-RITE programs according to the approved work plan to ensure the achievement of strategic goals and objectives. 
• The Social and Behaviour Change Communication Officer’s role will be community-based in all M-RITE intervention areas to promote key transformative RI/PHC awareness programs through adapting RI/PHC behaviour change strategies. 

Responsibilities

• The Social Behaviour Change and Communication Officer will provide technical expertise in social behaviour change communication areas with a special focus on RI/PHC.
• Support the SBCC Advisor in the design of the M-RITE SBCC model and lead in the implementation of all SBCC campaigns to increase community level of awareness on key RI/PHC behaviour change through various transformative practices and learning processes.
• Develop all SBCC training materials, and curriculum alongside a robust messaging plan focusing on RI/PHC behaviour change while ensuring adaptability to local context using appropriate communication tools.
• Identify and establish a strong working relationship with other project partners to support the M-RITE project with the intervention communities.
• Ensure gender mainstreaming in all elements of planning and implementation of the M-RITE activities, communication, and promotion of social inclusion/equity for all women in the intervention communities.
• Lead in the planning, coordination, and implementation of RI/PHC activities to promote improved utilization of RI/PHC services.
• Oversee  the establishment of community-based caregivers group and conduct monthly meetings with care groups to promote improved utilization of RI/PHC among women-pregnant and lactating mothers, young girls(adolescents), caregivers, and women with children under age 5.
• Support the STL in a strong community advocacy engagement for SBCC activities and lead all mobilization and periodic sensitization of community members on the M-RITE SBCC activities.
• Lead the commemoration of global & RI/PHC events that strongly aligns the M-RITE goals and objectives with a special focus on gender and hygiene.
• Share learning and developments on SBCC using various media platforms.
• Provide weekly field reports, contribute to monthly Activity Progress Reports, document and share lessons learned, success stories, community feedback as well as general situational awareness within the communities.
• Support the Monitoring & Evaluation team to track program activities and deliver surveys, assessments, and other monitoring activities to ensure that interventions are on-track for progress and increased impact.
• Work closely with community structures for implementation of all M-RITE programs through effective community mobilization and sensitization for community-led RI/PHC activities with a focus on achieving M-RITE strategic objectives.
• Maintain successful relationships between the M-RITE project and community associations, community leaders, and other key stakeholders in the host community while working in the field.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health, Food Science and Technology, Development Studies, Sociology, Rural Development or any related studies.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role of implementing SBCC programs with rural farmers, particularly women and youths preferably in a Non-profit Organization.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and farmer training capacity with strong knowledge in SBCC at the state level, RI/PHC, WASH, Health Education, and Nutrition.
• Candidates fluent in English and Hausa are preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Northwest/east Nigeria.

Remuneration

• JSI offers competitive salary and benefits.

Application Closing Date
25th January, 2023.

How to Apply for John Snow Recruitment 2023
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter in English and a list of three referees with contact details to: jsi_integratedproject_procurement@ng.jsi.com. Please use the job title as the subject line. 

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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Job Title: Program Data Associate
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Type: Short term (approximately 3-4 months)
Company/Division: JSI – R & T/International

Background

• The Access Collaborative is a six-year project led by PATH. JSI is a sub-grantee to PATH. Subcutaneous DMPA (DMPA-SC) is an innovative subcutaneous injectable contraceptive that is currently being introduced in many countries, with a focus on increasing women’s access to safe, effective contraception within a context of contraceptive method mix and informed choice.
• The Access Collaborative works with country stakeholders and facilitates coordination of DMPA-SC and self-injection (SI) scale-up in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. This support includes developing and maintaining ad-hoc data management systems to track scale-up progress.
• The DISC data request is to build off the ad-hoc DMPA-SC/SI data which AC collects in three states of Nigeria. This will involve facility-specific data collection and transition to the DISC team to inform programming. The JSI Nigeria team will relate with the state stakeholders, governments and partners (where necessary) to ensure a smooth data collection, collation and transmission mechanism to the DISC team/CIFF.
• John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is seeking a highly motivated Program Data Associate to support the Nigeria team in these activities. He/she will also work in close collaboration with the Access Collaborative Nigeria team to successfully implement DMPA-SC and SI data management activities in Nigeria.
• He/she will report to the Access Collaborative Country Coordinator for Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong working relationship with stakeholders, including state- and LGA-level government program managers.
• Collect and upload routine data on select indicators across assigned facilities
• Clean and support analysis, reporting and dissemination of monthly data within stipulated timelines.
• Build capacity of public sector service providers on high quality data reporting using the country’s HMIS tools.
• Support meeting and workshop preparation, including drafting materials (PPTs, speeches, briefings, agenda).
• Participate in meetings as required.
• Work with Nigeria AC team on ad-hoc program activities as required.

Deliverables
The deliverables for this consultancy will be:

• Routine collection and upload of quality DMPA-SC/SI data from assigned facilities.
• Routine implementation of data quality assessment plan.
• Ensure efficient planning and coordination of meetings and programs.
• Prepare for and participate in state-level capacity building workshops.
• Deliver on ad hoc tasks as assigned by the JSI Nigeria team lead.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Management, or other fields related to Public Health Research.
• A Master of Public Health Degree is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in data collection, analysis and visualization.
• Strong skills in data management and data quality.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the MS Office package, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Competent in using cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools, especially Google Workspace tools such Google Sheets, Google Docs and Google Calendar.

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in English and a list of three referees with contact details to: jsi_integratedproject_procurement@ng.jsi.com using “Application for Program Data Associate position” as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions.
• Women are encouraged to apply.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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