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Vacancy Name	State IHP Director - Nigeria IHP Task Order 4 - Kebbi
Work Location	Kebbi State, Nigeria
Location Country	Nigeria
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Project Overview and Role	The purpose of this Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) Task Order (TO) 4 Contract is to implement priority primary health interventions in Kebbi State to strengthen the state-, LGA-, and ward-level health system as well as strengthen engagement with the state government. The objectives of the program are to (a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care services; (b) improve access to primary health care services; and, (c) increase quality of primary health care services.   The IHP goal is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality primary health care (PHC) services. TO 04 will be USAID’s principal primary health program service delivery activity in Kebbi and will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state. USAID will intentionally overlay this  activity  with  other  Mission  programming  to  increase  Government  of  Nigeria  (GON) resources  for  primary  health  care  (PHC)  services,  increase  demand  for  PHC  services,  and improve access to essential commodities. The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs. The State IHP Director shall be the principal point of contact in Kebbi for procedural and substantive matters. The State IHP Director will take guidance from the Country Director and shall be responsible for ensuring quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the award. The State IHP Director shall provide overall leadership management and direction for IHP in Kebbi State. This individual will be expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
Responsibilities	Provides  leadership,  guidance,  vision,  and  management  to  staff  for  successful implementation in Kebbi State Supervises   TO4   staff   and   ensures   strong   collaboration   with   donors,   other implementers, and local counterparts Responsible for meeting contractual obligations, producing deliverables and targets, and achieving project results as specified by USAID/Nigeria under TO4 S/he oversees project planning and ensures implementation, with a focus on results and financial accountability for all project activities
Requirements	Post-graduate  degree  in  International  Health,  Social  Sciences,  Management  or related discipline Demonstrated  progressive  experience  in  RMNCH  programs  and  working  with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, project beneficiaries and project staff Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills in English; demonstrated supervisory skills; and ability to work well on a team. Nigerian nationals representing the gender, ethnic, and regional diversity of country are strongly encouraged to apply The position is open until it is filled.
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Applications Close Date	19 Mar 2019

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