Jhpiego Job Vacancies in Nigeria, March 2015

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. In collaboration with some its partners, Save the Children International (SCI), Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), Nigeria Society of Neonatal Medicine (NISONM).
Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) and National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), will be implementing a USAID funded global cooperative agreement called the Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP). The program’s goal is to contribute significantly to ending preventable maternal and child deaths (EPMCD) in Nigeria. The live year project which started in October 2014 will end in September 2019 and will be implemented in Kogi and Ebonyi States of Nigeria.

Applications are hereby invited from highly resourceful, experienced and dynamic professionals for the under listed position:



Job Title: Grants and Compliance Manager

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Grants and Compliance Manager (GCM) will serve as the principal manager of sub-grants to partner organizations under the USAID funded Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) in Nigeria.
• The Grants Manager oversees the implementation of a grant-making strategy and the designation of sub-grants to organizations providing services and support to MCSP.
• Manages the financial administration of sub-grants including approval of financial records and invoices.
• The GCM will ensure monitoring, compliance and reporting of sub-grants.
• Oversees the financial capacity-building of all sub-grantees, and provides practical operational guidance to build the management capacity of the local organizations to meet contractual requirements and minimum reporting standards.
• Supervises Grants Officer (s) finance assistance hired for the program.
• Ensures timely and cost-effective project implementation, reporting of activity results and meeting of pm ices deliverables.
• Working with, all stakeholders, the Grants and Compliance Manager will identify risks that hinder the achievement of MCSP’s objectives and assess the adequacy and recommends appropriate internal control systems to reduce associated risks.
• With the support and oversight of the Country Director, the Grants and Compliance Manager will provide guidance, training, and compliance oversight in the areas of procurement, sub recipient monitoring, and financial management.
• S/he will work closely with senior management, finance, administration and human resources staff to ensure compliance with MCSP and donor regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Accountancy or equivalent with 5-7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• ACCA or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in grants design, accounting an & or sub-grant management on large donor-funded international projects
• Demonstrated expertise with USG cost principles, reporting requirements, financial regulations and management systems: Advanced skills in Excel and QuickBooks.
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Excellent facilitation, oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally for up to 30% of time.

• The Operations Research Officer (ORO) will work closely with the Project Director and its management team to provide vision, direction, leadership and management to MCSP project staff in the area of implementation science/operations research and its scale-up.
• The officer will provide technical and strategic direction for innovative product introduction and development, as well as overall planning and management of program research-related activities.
• The officer will coordinate in-country stakeholders to identify appropriate MNH research questions, design and carry out research to provide answers within the context of the and take evidence-based interventions to scale.
• The officer will forge strong relationships with local research partners.

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Public Health or Social Sciences with proven research experience, preferably to public health, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, health management, health technologies or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in implementation, and management research
• Experience managing public health programs involving the introduction and scale-up of new technological interventions and research oriented programs.
• Ability to work with, diverse national research groups.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint), SPSS or equivalent statistical packages
• Excellent facilitation, oral and written communications skills
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally sip to 30% of time.

• The Knowledge Management Advisor (KMA), in collaboration with other MCSP staff will be responsible for editing, producing and publishing all materials, including, but not limited to: newsletters, presentations, fundraising and promotional materials, training manuals, research publications, reports, grant proposals and evaluations, information sheets, field driven materials, the program website and social media, and other communication pieces for the MCSP project.
• The KMA will also document literature reviews on MCSP and contribute to program discussions.
• The KMA will review and edit technical materials produced by MCSP staff and partner organizations ensuring accuracy of content and language, and ensuring editorial consistency and standards.
• The KMA will have a leading role in ensuring that MCSP fully follows recommended USG branding guidelines while ensuring that all work maintain this appearance, level of quality. And publication standards.

• A minimum of 5 years’ mid-level experience on large, complex community-level projects in developing countries.
• Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism or related disciplines is required while a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Formal education or experience in areas pertaining to health related writing, graphic design or publication design will be highly desirable.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Quark, PageMaker. QuarkXPress, Photoshop, CorelDraw, Illustrator, CoreI graphics are required.
• Excellent facilitation, oral and written communications skills

• The STL/MH Advisor will provide programmatic, technical and financial guidance to the state implementation team in the project state (Ebonyi or Kogi).
• The successful candidate will supervise a team of multi-disciplinary professionals providing technical assistance and support to MCSP-supported project facilities.
• S/he will assist with individual-and site work planning and harmonize with the State strategic plan as it relates to MNH program.
• The STL will foster a productive working relationship between MCSP and partner organizations including local professional associations while maintaining an excellent working relationship with counterparts at State and Local Government levels, USG implementing partners, and local institutions.
• The STL will also oversee quality of care interventions at project-supported health facilities, monitor and maintain technical quality of activities in all aspects of the project's deliverables.
• The STL will work with M&E staff to implement existing M&E plans that will feed data into the national comprehensive FIMIS grid and DHIS2 and help document programmatic results, achievements, success stories and challenges in a timely manner, as required by the project.
• The STL will perform all other duties relating to the project as assigned by his/her supervisor.

• A medical doctor or any other closely related health care professional, specialization in obstetrics and gynecology and other health related courses (e.g. MPH, MPA or other relevant degree) will be highly desirable.
• Minimum of 4-5 years working experience in the areas of maternal health, family planning, HIV/AIDS with previous working experience on USAID or (DC funded projects will be an added advantage.
• Clinical experience in maternal and newborn health including comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care (CEmONC), malaria in pregnancy and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the FMOH, SMOH, State Health Management Board, SPHCDA structures and functions especially as it relates to MNH is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing and supervising technical/facility staff.
• Ability to multi-task and proven knowledge and skills in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word processing, Excel and PowerPoint) is mandatory.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and fluency in English language.
• Ability to speak a local language in the respective project state will be an added advantage

• Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an oral interview.
• Please note that any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.