Position PurposeThe State Project Officer (SMGL) is responsible for the implementation of all service-related project activities within their assigned catchment LGAs and in ensuring the project achieves high quality results.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinates all SMGL-related project activities in the catchment LGAs including but not limited to: , work scheduling, planning and supervising trainings, supportive supervision and mentoring of health care workers in project supported health facilities
Develops and maintain effective project implementation relationships with key personnel at state, LGA and health facility level
Carefully monitors the continuous availability of supplies essential for effective project implementation and take actions required to ensure uninterrupted supply
Assists the M&E officers to ensure that routine data is appropriately recorded at all levels of the project, especially at the project facilities and other service outlets
Ensures effective advocacy with relevant state local government organs, and with community structures in the catchment LGAs
Ensures the planning and conduct of effective community mobilization and sensitization activities
Provides continuous technical assistance and supportive supervision to facility and community providers in the areas of service delivery, M&E and other project activities.
Performs any other duties as required by the SPM, PD and Country Representative
Basic Requirements
A medical doctor or qualified nurse/midwife with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in reproductive health and community based programs to deliver health services, and good knowledge on primary health care, maternal and newborn/child survival, child spacing and STD/AIDS programs
Good advocacy and people skills and experience in community mobilization and service delivery
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work with various constituencies’ especially relevant government partners, USAID/PEPFAR, and other implementing partners.
Good oral and /written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate technical material to both expert and lay audiences.
Mature, responsible and able to meet deadlines under pressure and work with minimal supervision
Strong interest in community/health care provider capability building
Fluency in both written and spoken English in addition to one local language required.
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