The International Rescue Committee HeRON Manager Jobs in Nigeria
The International Rescue Committee HeRON Manager Jobs in Nigeria
Scope of WorkThe HeRoN project manager will report to the HeRoN senior project Manager. S/he will be responsible for working with the Yobe State ministries, departments and agencies and local government health authorities to ensure implementation of HeRoN health system strengthening approaches and initiatives is in line with the States Strategic health plans and Health Sector priorities.
Maintain collaborative working relationships established among key government officials, The position requires experience working with government health care system, Experience of working in partnership with or directly with the Ministry of Health, Ability to plan and collaborate with States &LGAs, and an Ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders for collaboration, coordination, and consultation.
S/he will work collaboratively with program managers from other HeRON implementing partners (AAH and SFH) to achieve harmonize concept, approaches and capacity buildings at states and LGA levels.
Major Responsibilities
The HeRoN project Manager will report to the HeRON Senior Project Manager, he/she is the focal point for IRC’s HeRON program implementation at the facility and LGA level in the state of assignment and will directly supervise a team of Senior capacity building officers and other project field staff.
The HeRON project Manager will coordinate with the state’s ministry of health to ensure activities implemented align to Government needs, plans and priorities, and in compliance with donor guidelines.
He/she will collaborate with the facility staffs, local Government health authority and community structures to identify gaps in quality health care service delivery and take the necessary steps to address those gaps.
S/he provides technical support to the LGA and states in planning, implementing, and monitoring of high impact interventions and provides technical support and mentoring to the actualization of health system strengthening initiatives
Participate in the development of HeRoN field implementation work plans, budgets, and track the implementation of the plans at the health facility, LGA and state levels to improve the delivery of basic health package at the facility level.
Work with the state and LGA to carry out joint integrated supportive supervision adopting the existing National ISS tools, design action plan based on the findings of the ISS, follow up and provide technical guidance to the implementation of the plans
Organize regular review meetings with the LGA and state to discuss successes, challenges and design roadmaps for sustainability and impact. Work with community-based organizations at the communities of intervention to improve community and social accountability through enhancing functionality of community structures (WDCs, CHIPs) to provide oversight to the health facility activities.
Work in close coordination with the HeRON governance manager to track effective implementation of the PDIA approach and organizational development plans. Coordinates with the Consortium leadership to regularly review and track progress of the engagement and sustainability plans
Conduct regular reviews of project implementation with the senior capacity building officers to track progress against set targets and deliverables.
Coordinate with other IRC departments to respond to acute emergency needs as approved by the donors and collaborate with other USAID funded partners to maximize effective use of resources within the state of assignment.
Monitor, review the performance of the senior capacity building officers and organize meetings and provide mentoring to ensure their organizational set targets and objectives are met contributing to the overall client’s quality of
care.
Monitor the purchase and use of materials, equipment, and supplies. Identify opportunities for program development and coordinates with other actors and technical working groups.
As required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train, and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.
Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures; and communicate through words and examples a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
Qualifications
Graduate Health Professional (Medical Officer, Nurse, or Public Health), with Public Health / System Strengthening and Governance background.
Post-graduate training in public health, added advantage.
Master’s in Public Health or any Health related is an added advantage.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, of which 1 - 2 years in health system strengthening, or in humanitarian/development settings.
Previous experience in similar role and responsibilities preferred.
Experience in local governance, social accountability, public administration, institutional development, public-sector capacity building or related technical areas is highly desirable. Knowledge and understanding of governance in service delivery, particularly in health, is highly recommended.
Previous work experience with INGO, especially with project planning and reports writing, is an added advantage.
Previous experience working with USAID funded projects preferred - Have experience in general management (including financial and budget management, logistics management, etc.).
Familiarity/ knowledge of operational contexts (Yobe/ Borno States)
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
Background in situation analysis, Health System strengthening, health assessments M&E and program implementation.
Demonstrated Managerial / Leadership Competencies:
Flexible, diplomatic and have ability and willingness live and work under pressure of workloads.
A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity, proactive and able to work under stress as the situation may dictate.
How to Apply
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