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Accountability Coordinator Vacancy at The Maternal Newborn and Child health Programme (MNCH2)
The Maternal Newborn and Child health Programme (MNCH2) is a country
led programme which aims to reduce maternal and child mortality in
Northern Nigeria and it is funded by the Department for International
Development (DFID). The MNCH programme is being implemented in six
states in northern Nigeria: Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Yobe and
Zamfara States.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Accountability Coordinator
Location: Jigawa State
Job Description
- Options Consultancy Services Limited is seeking for an
Accountability Coordinator to be based in Jigawa State to contribute and
work within a dynamic five (5) year programme called MNCH2.
Key Responsibilities
The Accountability Coordinator in Jigawa will be responsible, under the
guidance of the Accountability and Advocacy Advisor and their State Team
Leader (STL), for ensuring that accountability mechanisms are
strengthened, ensuring government and service providers deliver quality
MNCH services through active public and broader stakeholder engagement.
Specific Responsibilities
The Accountability Coordinator will make sure that:
- Accountability structures on MNCH will be strengthened and will
be the primary means through which resources at facilities and progress
on maternal and newborn health care are tracked and acted upon
- Ensure the facility scorecards will be shared through the
accountability mechanisms and other forums at state level to facilitate
data for decision making, encourage transparency on progress and
advocate for improvements in the quality of services
- Strengthen or establish State level accountability mechanisms
including FHCs and existing networks and consisting of members who have
the power to influence change beyond just the health sector
- Liaise with stakeholders, including State and LGA level
Government, CSOs, FHCs, civil society coalitions, and representatives of
relevant development programmes
- Ensure close and effective cooperation with other programme
staff in their State team to make sure that MNCH2 strategies and
approaches are delivered in a coherent and coordinated way, in line with
logframe targets.
- Ensure that Options? successful FHC model will be scaled up significantly, covering all MNCH2 states
- Ensure on-going monitoring through monthly FHC reports, self-assessment reports and community scoring cards.
- This includes quality assuring data and reports, highlighting
key issues that need to be addressed to ensure good performance of and
impact made by FHCs and ensure these are acted upon
- Provide focused mentoring support, informed by individual FHC
needs, both directly to FHCs or via CSOs/consultants who have been
contracted to provide mentoring to FHCs
Requirements
- An advanced degree in public health or a relevant field
- Minimum of 6 years of consulting and/or management experience in
international health programmes for key health development partners,
including, but not limited to, DFID, USAID, AusAID and the European
Union
- In depth understanding of the political, social, economic, and cultural context of Northern Nigeria.
- A commitment to achieving effective and efficient delivery of
essential health care for pregnant women, newborns and children,
alongside routine immunisation
- A 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.
- Being both an excellent leader and team player, with excellent
interpersonal skills and comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary
team.
- At least 3 years? experience providing expertise in the area of
accountability and/or advocacy programmes in Nigeria, with a particular
focus on strengthening communities
- Demonstrated management, programme planning competency and effective communication skills
- Understanding of accountability and advocacy principles and approaches
- Experience in mentoring and training for different cadres of staff and partners
- Excellent written and spoken English and Hausa
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work to deadlines
Remuneration
In return we offer:
- A friendly and team-based working environment
- Opportunity to work with national and international colleagues
- Vital contribution to improving maternal and newborn services in Northern Nigeria
- The opportunity to truly "make a difference"
- A competitive salary with benefits
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note:
- There are no relocation allowances available for this position.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Application Deadline 20th October, 2015.
