The National Agency for the Control of AIDS RSSH Technical Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS RSSH Technical Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
BackgroundThe State Engagement approach of the RSSH grant 2021-2023 is designed to contribute to strengthening the health system through targeted interventions at the states for improved health outcomes. State engagement as an approach will involve empowering states and building states’ capacity to plan, coordinate, manage and monitor ATM-related services and health systems strengthening efforts. States will also be supported to implement a package of CSS and ISD/QI interventions that will contribute to ATM-related results and health outcomes. Supported states will
also benefit from the activities of modules I (PSM), II (HMIS), and III (Laboratory) that take place at state level, and some of these activities will even be intensified and/or scaled up. Nasarawa, Kaduna, Jigawa and Gombe states are among the selected states to benefit from the above support. The selected states have developed state specific work plans to be implemented during the grant period.
A technical specialist is needed to provide the needed technical support to states (Nasarawa, Kaduna and Gombe) in the implementation of their respective state work plans.
The consultant “Technical Specialist” will focus on providing technical support for programme activity processes, support the PCU to set up the tools and system that will ensure accurate, timely and complete reporting of programmatic information on the Global Fund grant to the State, including the progress update and disbursement requests, and other task assigned by the PCU Coordinator and reporting to the NACA Global Fund team.
Goal and Objectives
To support the state RSSH Programme Coordination Unit to implement state-led health systems strengthening activities.
Scope of Work
The State RSSH Technical Specialist will support the Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) for the timely implementation of activities as detailed below.
Provide technical and programmatic support for the high-quality implementation of approved grant activities in accordance with the approved work plan, budget and national/state guidelines and in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Global Fund.
Take responsibility for meeting the Global Funds routine programme reporting requirements for the state. And ensure accurate, timely and complete reporting of programmatic information on the Global Fund grants to the PR including the PUDRs and other reporting to
the Global Fund.
Provide strategic information analytic support to the PCU. H/She is expected to be skilled in program/project management, visualization and transforming data into readable, goal-driven reports to support health system response
Lead and facilitate Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning activities
Produce working papers, articles, success stories, and newsletters related to RSSH grant activities.
Work with the PCU to strengthen implementation of grant activities. He/she will work closely with other PCU members and state M&E staff (as appropriate) to ensure development of
technical capacity.
Provide technical support to the PCU for
tracking the KPI as identified in the M&E framework
Provide necessary support to the state in the preparation of disbursement requests and retirements of activities
Provide necessary support to the state in the preparation of periodic progress updates on Global Fund grant activities as required
Participate in any other activities related to the above functions and handle other project-related duties assigned by the PCU Coordinator
Expected Deliverables
Monthly activities report in line with the KPIs for project activities
Timely retirement of all the implemented project activities
Quarterly presentation to the state stakeholders on the progress of the project
Duration of Consultancy:
Nine months
No of Consultants Required:
One consultant each in Nasarawa, Kaduna and Gombe State
Required Qualification / Experience
Degree in Health Sciences, MBBS, Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology or equivalent
Minimum 6 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation of Malaria or TB or HIV programs and experience in the management information systems in the public sector
Training and experience in logical framework, project management and setting up of program evaluation systems in health programs
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing M&E systems, performance frameworks, project management, and program/project evaluations within the health sector
Experience in the monitoring and implementation of Global Fund grants is an added advantage.
Familiarity with the MoH health management information system is an added advantage
Ability to work independently and within a team and interact effectively to meet deadlines
Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
Strong analytical and report writing skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent written and spoken communications skills in English.
Strong skills in using word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software (Microsoft
Office applications preferred).
Experience using web-based applications (email, browsing, and literature retrieval)
How to Apply
Send soft copies to: procurement@naca.gov.ng using the Title as the subject of the mail.
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