Southern Regional Manager Job at ABT Associates
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Through the Strengthening Private Sector Family
Planning and Reproductive Health (SPS FP/RH) project, previously
SHOPS/Nigeria, USAID/Nigeria is continuing its efforts to increase the
capacity of private sector providers in delivering quality family
planning counseling and services. Abt Associates is seeking a candidate
for a Southern States Manager to provide overall management of the
project's Southern regional office, covering the states of Lagos, Edo
and Abia.
Job Title: Southern Regional Manager
Job Description
- Specific areas of responsibility include the following but are not limited to:
- Manage and oversee all project activities in the region including: developing strategies to expand delivery and increase use of quality clinic-based private sector FP/RH counselling and services, facilitate regional private sector participation in policy dialogue, collaboration, and partnerships between the public and private health sectors
- Coordinate with the Access to Finance Advisor and Senior Reproductive Health/Family.
- Planning Technical Director to design and implement strategies for regional interventions
- Organize and facilitate coordination meetings in the region
- Conduct outreach with private provider associations and state government regulatory bodies to promote development of the private health sector
- Liaise with other NGO's and donor supported activities targeting private sector providers to ensure optimal coordination.
- Coordinate with the Program and M&E teams on the design, implementation, and monitoring of regional interventions
- Collect and synthesize the necessary inputs and data for the regional component required to draft quarterly and annual progress reports
- Coordinate with the project headquarters office in Lagos to mobilize the resources needed for the execution of regional activities
- Produce regular status reports on regional project activities
- Serve as the point person and technical resource to facilitate the documentation, dissemination, and replication of project best practices throughout the region
Qualifications
Skills/Knowledge Required:
- Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Business, or other relevant field.
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in health program management significant work experience in the private health sector.
- Strong organizational, management, and staff supervisory skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel between Lagos, Edo, and Abia.
- Advanced written/oral skills in English
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Nigerian health system
- Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment, and the capacity to create demand for health services in low demand areas.
- Experience with donor funded international health programs in Nigeria highly desirable
- USAID experience preferable. Must be willing to relocate to Edo State
Method of Application
To apply please put the name of the position in the subject line and attach a cover letter and resume/CV and email to shopsnigeriajobs@abtassoc.com
Application Deadline: August 14, 2012
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