Technical Specialist 11 at The International Health Division - Abt Associates

Employment Nigeria 23-Feb-2018 NIGERIA , Technical

Abt Associates - The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the below position

POSITION : Technical Specialist 11 / Capacity Building Specialist - SHOPS Plus

Description

The project seeks to harness the full potential of the private sector and catalyze public-private engagement to improve health outcomes in TB, family planning, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and other health areas. In Nigeria, SHOPS Plus will capacitate public and private providers to scale up family planning, especially Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) in FCT and Plateau States.

The Capacity Building Specialist will ensure effective coordination of competency-based FP/LARC trainings in project states

Requirements

RN/RM, degree in Clinical Nursing/Midwifery or M.B.B.S degree. (Master’s Degree in Public Health is preferred)
(8+) years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-5 years demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing and managing clinical trainings (specific experience with FP/LARC training is desirable)
Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.
Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public and private health sectors
Familiarity with different sociocultural and developmental issues related to RH/FP in Nigeria and the international community.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Excellent computer, management and organizational skills.
A proven team player.
Ability to travel within and outside the state approximately 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

Identify, contract, and manage trainers to implement project training courses
Ensure FP/LARC trainings meet quality standards
Maintain records of training attendance.
Monitor the effects of trainings through analyzing pre- and post-test results, course evaluation forms, and other analytic measurements.
Work collaboratively with other technical staff to ensure effective and timely program implementation
Participate in the development of strategy documents, work plans and reports.
Work closely with the RH/FP Technical Director and State Coordinators to identify specific training requirements in line with project objectives and state requirements.
Work with state officials to develop competency-based training programs to meet the identified needs, utilizing existing training modules as available.
Participate in the mapping and selection of health providers that will participate in trainings
Collaborate with state FP coordinators to organize training courses and workshops.
Contribute to the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning system (especially in relation to health worker trainings

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Technical Specialist 11 at The International Health Division - Abt Associates

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