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Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Health System Strengthening Officer

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Job Title: Full Time
Start date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Health System Strengthening Manager
Slot: 3 Openings

Objective 1

  • Provision of support to strengthen the human resource for health

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Support HSS manager to carry out health system assessment; diagnosis of health system in line with defined methodology and with technical support from Nutrition & Health HoD with the aim of identifying the gap in the targeted facilities, LGAs and state levels
  • Organise  and ensure dissemination of the finding from the assessment
  • Work closely with HSS manager to identify the best strategy toward centralization and coordination of training of frontline health workers on continues medical education at the state level
  • Actively participate at the selection of dedicated master trainers  and organise the TOT training in conjunction with HSS manager
  • Coordinate with nutrition and health sector manager to organise the training of frontline health workers
  • Work with HSS manager to provide support to SMOH towards development of annual training plan and incorporation into the state AOP to ensure consistent funding for training
  • Provide technical support to SMOH in the development of AOP to ensure all identified gaps in the health system are strategically captured
  • Work with the advocacy team to support SMOH and SPHCMB in the adoption and institutionalization of CHIPS program and subsequent implementation at the selected LGAs
  • Update stakeholder contact information at state level and targeted local and report to the HSS manager
  • Develop health facility matrix for tracking gaps in service provisions, HRH, supplies, technical capacities, information management at the facility level and availability of policies/guidelines at state level
  • Liaise with Nutrition and Health service delivery team; Community Mobilization teams and keep them updated about the identified gaps on a regular basis.

Objective 2

  • Support and strengthen community participation in health system

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Develop presentation on the LGA health governance structure with support from HSS Manager/N-H Project Manager for assigned LGA.
  • In close collaboration with Public Health Coordinators/Officers, collect available LGA level health plans, Budgets and share with line manager or MPM.
  • Provide required information to support development of health facility assessment, community assessment in liaison with Community Mobilization team.
  • Support HSS Manager to organize workshops and meetings at LGA level in regards to HSS planning, follow up meetings etc.
  • In collaboration with HSS manager, support the authorities at the selected LGAs to scale-up and strengthened Health Facility Management Committee (HFMC)  and Ward Development Committee to ensure ownership and sustainability of interventions at the ward level
  • Actively participate at the quarterly meeting with the HFMC and WDC
  • Lead and follow up the implementation of the adapted BFHI policy at the facility level and ensure designation of targeted facilities as baby friendly.

Objective 3

  • Project Management

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Support HSS Manager in developing financial forecast in line with the HSS LGA activity plans
  • Inform line manager about planning of workshops, trainings and/or meeting that requires financial advances and/or logistical procurement etc. at LGA level well in advance.
  • Inform transport planning/requirement to line manager for any particular activity at LGA level well in advance using predefined tools.
  • Review and update budget planning including HSS related follow up regular activities on a regular basis and share with line manager.
  • Maintain close collaboration with public health coordinators/officers and other partners in the assigned LGA

Objective 4

  • Follow up of the HSS action plan with ACTION AGAINST HUNGER teams and external stakeholders working in the targeted LGAs

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct periodic observation visits to health facilities and update the HSS action plan follow up tool
  • Draft summary report on the progresses made at LGA level, challenges and way forward and inform line manager on a monthly basis
  • Organize periodic meetings with health facility to update the health facility matrix on the pre-identified indicators (6 building blocks)
  • Directly engage with LGA HIS officers to ensure that DHIS2 reporting from all supported health facilities are completed in time
  • Inform line manager in case if there are need to engage with any state level health care department or agency for raising particular challenges at LGA level.

Objective 5

  • Information management, reporting and coordination

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all training database for master trainers are collected from and archived with all necessary details
  • Identify key progresses, gaps and challenges with proposed solutions from the monthly follow up visits, health facility matrix updates and inform line manager
  • Organize and lead the LGA based monthly coordination meetings and support LGA teams on structuring LGA coordination mechanisms with health workers and partners

Objective 6

  • Performance Management

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Communicate Action Against Hunger performance standards and expectations to team members which includes ; 10 minutes monthly conversation, 3 months/end of probation performance appraisal and annual/ end of contract appraisal.
  • Establish performance objectives, provide feedback, identify strengths and areas for professional improvement.
  • Contribute to the professional development and improvement of team members by providing support.

Internal & External Relationship
Internal:

  • HSS Manager: Line manager
  • N/H sector Manager : Exchange of information
  • MPM/Field Co: exchange of information
  • Nutrition and Health HoD : technical support – exchange of information, coordination
  • Logistic/HR/Finance Managers: functional collaboration and exchange of information
  • Other sectorial team; Exchange of information, coordination

External:

  • SPHCDA, SMOH,LGA Authority: direct technical and facilitation support, Close collaboration, training and workshop facilitation support.

Position Requirements
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medicine/public health/Nursing/nutrition

Skills & Experience
Essential:

  • At least 1 years post NYSC experience in primary health care system;
  • Previous supervisory role is required will be added advantage
  • Fluency in spoken and written English language; Hausa language will be added advantage
  • Working knowledge of MS office.

Preferred:

  • Work experience in humanitarian settings;
  • Experience of working in partnership with or directly with Ministry of Health is preferable;
  • Good understanding Nigeria public health structure
  • Ability to manage wide range of stakeholders for collaboration, coordination and consultation at LGA level.

More Information

  • Job City Damaturu, Yobe
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Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Action Against Hunger saves lives while building long-term strategies for self-sufficiency:

  • Lifesaving impact in 45+ countries
  • 6,500+ field staff assisting more than 14.9 million people in 2015
  • 35+ years of expertise in contexts of conflict, disasters and food crises

Our global efforts save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, but millions of malnourished children remain in need of lifesaving treatment.

Why Our Work Matters

Deadly malnutrition claims the lives of 1 million children each year, even though it’s:

  1. PREDICTABLE: We know where and when to expect acute malnutrition
  2. PREVENTABLE: We know how to help children stay healthy
  3. TREATABLE: Therapeutic ready-to-use foods can help save millions
  4. AFFORDABLE: Just $45 can provide a child with lifesaving treatment

You can trust Action Against Hunger. Here’s why:

  • Highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, ten years in a row
  • Listed as an “A”-rated organization by CharityWatch
  • We're accountable, meeting all 20 Better Business Bureau standards
  • Earned Guidestar's Gold Participant Seal for our commitment to transparency
  • Awarded the “Best in America” seal by the Independent Charities of America

What Others Are Saying

Don’t take it from us: here’s what others have to say of our work:

“Action Against Hunger is a NGO that is action oriented. I can truthfully say that they deliver services to those in need and are very present on the ground. They make lasting positive change in the lives of people. I worked for them in four countries and have a good understanding of how they work.”

– Holimata, Great Nonprofits Review

“Action Against Hunger is in war-torn countries that many fear to tread. They are technical people… that forgo the comforts of modern life to assist local populations and refugees at the most fundamental level in the most dangerous locales. They provide nutrition, healthcare, sanitation, and food sustainability. They train populations to be self-sufficient. Although these dedicated men and women want to eliminate the need for their services, humanity is not willing and forces them to witness the most heinous actions.”

– President Nelson Mandela, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2004

“As a field worker and a partner... I recommend Action Against Hunger as an effective and important organization. Through their integrated approach and expertise in nutrition, food security and water, sanitation and hygiene they are saving lives and improving them for years to come in some of the poorest parts of the planet.”

– Water Advocate, Great Nonprofits Review, Dec. 8, 2011

“Action Against Hunger—the title speaks for itself. This is a remarkable organization with a staff of energetic, enthusiastic and deeply committed people who are determined to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people. There are millions who do not have access to clean water, food, health services or education. They are condemned to a grinding life of poverty with no choices. Action Against Hunger is changing this. Their training programs are improving the quality of life and health and, above all, bringing hope to thousands in underdeveloped countries. I commend them for their outstanding work and welcome the opportunity to express my support.”

– Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2006

“I’ve been covering humanitarian crises since the early 1990s and have often been impressed by the work of Action Against Hunger. They are among the first to respond when tragedies unfold, and they work to ensure that communities have a fighting chance to get back on their feet... The nightly news can often seem overwhelming, but it’s important to remember there are effective ways to fight hunger and overcome poverty, and along with groups like Action Against Hunger, you can become part of the solution.”

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Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Health System Strengthening Officer

Location: Damaturu, Yobe Job Title: Full Time Start date: As Soon As Possible Direct Line Manager: Health System Strengthening Manager Slot: 3 OpeningsObjective 1

  • Provision of support to strengthen the human resource for health

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Support HSS manager to carry out health system assessment; diagnosis of health system in line with defined methodology and with technical support from Nutrition & Health HoD with the aim of identifying the gap in the targeted facilities, LGAs and state levels
  • Organise  and ensure dissemination of the finding from the assessment
  • Work closely with HSS manager to identify the best strategy toward centralization and coordination of training of frontline health workers on continues medical education at the state level
  • Actively participate at the selection of dedicated master trainers  and organise the TOT training in conjunction with HSS manager
  • Coordinate with nutrition and health sector manager to organise the training of frontline health workers
  • Work with HSS manager to provide support to SMOH towards development of annual training plan and incorporation into the state AOP to ensure consistent funding for training
  • Provide technical support to SMOH in the development of AOP to ensure all identified gaps in the health system are strategically captured
  • Work with the advocacy team to support SMOH and SPHCMB in the adoption and institutionalization of CHIPS program and subsequent implementation at the selected LGAs
  • Update stakeholder contact information at state level and targeted local and report to the HSS manager
  • Develop health facility matrix for tracking gaps in service provisions, HRH, supplies, technical capacities, information management at the facility level and availability of policies/guidelines at state level
  • Liaise with Nutrition and Health service delivery team; Community Mobilization teams and keep them updated about the identified gaps on a regular basis.

Objective 2

  • Support and strengthen community participation in health system

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Develop presentation on the LGA health governance structure with support from HSS Manager/N-H Project Manager for assigned LGA.
  • In close collaboration with Public Health Coordinators/Officers, collect available LGA level health plans, Budgets and share with line manager or MPM.
  • Provide required information to support development of health facility assessment, community assessment in liaison with Community Mobilization team.
  • Support HSS Manager to organize workshops and meetings at LGA level in regards to HSS planning, follow up meetings etc.
  • In collaboration with HSS manager, support the authorities at the selected LGAs to scale-up and strengthened Health Facility Management Committee (HFMC)  and Ward Development Committee to ensure ownership and sustainability of interventions at the ward level
  • Actively participate at the quarterly meeting with the HFMC and WDC
  • Lead and follow up the implementation of the adapted BFHI policy at the facility level and ensure designation of targeted facilities as baby friendly.

Objective 3

  • Project Management

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Support HSS Manager in developing financial forecast in line with the HSS LGA activity plans
  • Inform line manager about planning of workshops, trainings and/or meeting that requires financial advances and/or logistical procurement etc. at LGA level well in advance.
  • Inform transport planning/requirement to line manager for any particular activity at LGA level well in advance using predefined tools.
  • Review and update budget planning including HSS related follow up regular activities on a regular basis and share with line manager.
  • Maintain close collaboration with public health coordinators/officers and other partners in the assigned LGA

Objective 4

  • Follow up of the HSS action plan with ACTION AGAINST HUNGER teams and external stakeholders working in the targeted LGAs

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct periodic observation visits to health facilities and update the HSS action plan follow up tool
  • Draft summary report on the progresses made at LGA level, challenges and way forward and inform line manager on a monthly basis
  • Organize periodic meetings with health facility to update the health facility matrix on the pre-identified indicators (6 building blocks)
  • Directly engage with LGA HIS officers to ensure that DHIS2 reporting from all supported health facilities are completed in time
  • Inform line manager in case if there are need to engage with any state level health care department or agency for raising particular challenges at LGA level.

Objective 5

  • Information management, reporting and coordination

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all training database for master trainers are collected from and archived with all necessary details
  • Identify key progresses, gaps and challenges with proposed solutions from the monthly follow up visits, health facility matrix updates and inform line manager
  • Organize and lead the LGA based monthly coordination meetings and support LGA teams on structuring LGA coordination mechanisms with health workers and partners

Objective 6

  • Performance Management

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Communicate Action Against Hunger performance standards and expectations to team members which includes ; 10 minutes monthly conversation, 3 months/end of probation performance appraisal and annual/ end of contract appraisal.
  • Establish performance objectives, provide feedback, identify strengths and areas for professional improvement.
  • Contribute to the professional development and improvement of team members by providing support.

Internal & External Relationship Internal:

  • HSS Manager: Line manager
  • N/H sector Manager : Exchange of information
  • MPM/Field Co: exchange of information
  • Nutrition and Health HoD : technical support – exchange of information, coordination
  • Logistic/HR/Finance Managers: functional collaboration and exchange of information
  • Other sectorial team; Exchange of information, coordination

External:

  • SPHCDA, SMOH,LGA Authority: direct technical and facilitation support, Close collaboration, training and workshop facilitation support.

Position Requirements Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medicine/public health/Nursing/nutrition

Skills & Experience Essential:

  • At least 1 years post NYSC experience in primary health care system;
  • Previous supervisory role is required will be added advantage
  • Fluency in spoken and written English language; Hausa language will be added advantage
  • Working knowledge of MS office.

Preferred:

  • Work experience in humanitarian settings;
  • Experience of working in partnership with or directly with Ministry of Health is preferable;
  • Good understanding Nigeria public health structure
  • Ability to manage wide range of stakeholders for collaboration, coordination and consultation at LGA level.
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