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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.

System Strengthening Manager

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Job type: Full time
Start date: as soon as possible
Direct Line Manager: Project Manager

Tasks and Responsibilities
Objective 1 -Strengthen government ownership, governance and policy to sustain and scale up quality, inclusive and accountable nutrition and health  interventions:

  • In collaboration with Nutrition Sector Manager, carry out analysis of trends and drivers of malnutrition at the state, LGA  and facility level and conduct capacity review and threshold setting for targeted HF.
  • Work with SMOH and SPHCDA to organize a workshop towards defining and costing of surge actions and subsequent incorporation into the AOP.
  • Work strategically with the state parliamentarians based on project objectives and provide necessary support from the program in a bid to increase nutrition visibility at the state level
  • Work with SMOH and ministry of education on the incorporation of nutrition into school curriculum
  • Provide TA to the state on the integration of Procurement and distributions of health and nutrition commodities into the state logistics management system with clear SOPs and tools for forecasting, distribution, storage and reporting
  • Support the expansion of Rapidpro to capture other areas of interventions
  • Work closely with SMOH and SMBP on the best strategy for the coordination of training of frontline health workers across the state
  • Work with SMOH on the selection and TOT training of dedicated master trainers within the state structure to facilitate and lead the training of frontline health workers through the coordination centre
  • Support SMOH to develop 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
  • In close collaboration with the advocacy team, support SMOH and SPHCMB in the adoption and institutionalization of CHIPS program and subsequent implementation at the selected LGAs
  • Update stakeholder contact information at the state level and targeted local government level for nutrition and health sector on a regular basis.
  • Develop health facility matrix for tracking gaps in service provisions, HRH, supplies, technical capacities, information management and availability of policies/guidelines at state and health facility level

Objective 2 – Support and strengthen community participation in health system:

  • Support government through the provision of technical assistance to identify the gaps in nutrition human resource.
  • Work with SMOH and SPHCDA to develop a human resource development plan based on the gap’s analysis.
  • Provide TA to the State Committee on Food and Nutrition and support any initiative emanating thereof.
  • Support the implementation of the adapted BFHI policy at the state level and designation of targeted facilities as baby friendly.
  • Support Program Manager to organize workshops and meetings at state level in regards to HSS
  • Actively participate in the development of a toolbox of nutrition interventions with costings to serve as a guide for States to implement nutrition programmes leveraging on opportunities
  • In close collaboration with Nutrition team organize nutrition and health media jingles and campaign towards increasing the visibility of national MIYCN SBCC strategy
  • Conduct a State Drivers of change (SDOC) assessment, to include a stakeholder and power mapping to provide the provisional listing of the networks and influencers to engage with in coordination with advocacy team
  • Provide TA to the team on Political Economy analysis (PEA) at the state level
  • Assess current funding for nutrition and health with the estimates from the 5 years costed multi–sectoral plans to identify the funding gaps in the state

Objective 3 – Project Management:
This position is responsible to support program Manager for budget planning, expenditure tracking related to HSS activities planned under the project. Some of the project management related work will be:

  • Support MPM in developing HSS timeline
  • Support MPM in developing financial forecast in line with the HSS timelines and planning at different level
  • Ensure close collaboration with HR and Finance during recruitment planning, screening and finalization process for HSS related positions
  • Ensure close collaboration with logistic and finance during planning of workshops, trainings and/or meeting that requires financial advances and/or logistical procurement etc.
  • Ensure close collaboration with logistic during any assessment planning, data collection for arranging transportation and other logistical aspects
  • Review and update budget planning including HSS related follow up regular activities on a regular basis and share with N/H project manager.
  • Maintain close collaboration with state MoH, primary health care agencies and LGA public health coordinators
  • Lead coordination with state government and non-government partners working in the targeted LGAs on a periodic basis in close coordination with Nutrition and Health Sector manager.

Objective 4 – Follow up of the HSS action plan with AAH teams and external stakeholders working in the targeted LGAs:

  • Support LGAs in planning and budgeting for health and nutrition service delivery in reference to identified gaps.
  • With support from program manager, develop follow up mechanism and tools for tracking progress on the agreed HSS action plans
  • Organize periodic observation visits and update the follow-up tools
  • Engage with State HIS officers to follow up on the progress on reporting
  • Engage with all respective government counterpart such as SMoH, SPHCMB, Monitoring and Evaluation team (DHIS2 officers) during the follow-up and share with them the progress on a regular basis

Objective 5-Information management, reporting and coordination:

  • Liaise with N/H teams and ensure that health facility matrix, 4W/5W are updated by the respective teams and archived.
  • Ensure that attendance sheet are used and maintained by the teams for on-job coaching sessions, workshops/meetings and refresher trainings
  • Identify key progresses, gaps and challenges with proposed solutions from the monthly follow up visits, health facility matrix updates and inform N/H project manager
  • Closely coordinate with State/LGA representatives from SMoH and health care agencies responsible for service delivery for the targeted LGAs
  • Organize and lead the LGA based monthly coordination meetings and support LGA teams on structuring LGA coordination mechanisms with health workers and partners
  • Participate in the relevant cluster meetings and other related forum at district or governorate level as and when requested by the PM or in absence of PM.
  • Conduct regular meetings with other ACF sector or partners to discuss and document lessons learned
  • Regularly report and coordinate with line mangers regarding challenges, issues faced in the field for timely and appropriate decision making.

Objective 6 -Performance Management:

  • 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:

  • State Program manager: Line manager
  • HSS Officer : Direct Line management
  • Field Co/Field manager: exchange of information
  • Nutrition and Health HoD : technical reference – technical support – exchange of information, coordination
  • Nutrition & Health sector manager & Advocacy team: regular collaboration and coordination; exchange of information
  • Logistic/HR/Finance Managers: functional collaboration and exchange of information
  • Other sectorial team; Exchange of information, coordination

External:

  • SPHCDA, SMOH, SMBP:direct technical and facilitation support, Close collaboration, training and workshop facilitation support.
  • LGA Team/ Health facility team: Training, supportive supervision, exchange of information, coordination.

Position Requirements
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medicine/Public Health/Nursing/Nutrition or related field
  • Certificate in project management for development will be an added advantage

Skills & Experience
Essential:

  • 4 years’ work experience in the development sector
  • Good understanding of Nigeria health system structure
  • Previous role at coordination/supervisory level is required
  • Fluency in spoken and written English language. Hausa language will be added advantage
  • Understanding of Nigeria political dynamics and structure is required

Preferred:

  • Experience of working in partnership with or directly with Ministry of Health is preferable
  • Ability to plan and organize work Independent with appropriate follow through while paying close attention to detail and can read and abstract information from a variety of formats.
  • Ability to delegate and follow up of task among teams
  • Ability to understand and to interpret the nature of human behavior
  • Ability to manage wide range of stakeholders for collaboration, coordination and consultation.

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  • Job City Yobe State
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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

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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.

System Strengthening Manager

Location: Damaturu, Yobe Job type: Full time Start date: as soon as possible Direct Line Manager: Project ManagerTasks and Responsibilities Objective 1 -Strengthen government ownership, governance and policy to sustain and scale up quality, inclusive and accountable nutrition and health  interventions:

  • In collaboration with Nutrition Sector Manager, carry out analysis of trends and drivers of malnutrition at the state, LGA  and facility level and conduct capacity review and threshold setting for targeted HF.
  • Work with SMOH and SPHCDA to organize a workshop towards defining and costing of surge actions and subsequent incorporation into the AOP.
  • Work strategically with the state parliamentarians based on project objectives and provide necessary support from the program in a bid to increase nutrition visibility at the state level
  • Work with SMOH and ministry of education on the incorporation of nutrition into school curriculum
  • Provide TA to the state on the integration of Procurement and distributions of health and nutrition commodities into the state logistics management system with clear SOPs and tools for forecasting, distribution, storage and reporting
  • Support the expansion of Rapidpro to capture other areas of interventions
  • Work closely with SMOH and SMBP on the best strategy for the coordination of training of frontline health workers across the state
  • Work with SMOH on the selection and TOT training of dedicated master trainers within the state structure to facilitate and lead the training of frontline health workers through the coordination centre
  • Support SMOH to develop 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
  • In close collaboration with the advocacy team, support SMOH and SPHCMB in the adoption and institutionalization of CHIPS program and subsequent implementation at the selected LGAs
  • Update stakeholder contact information at the state level and targeted local government level for nutrition and health sector on a regular basis.
  • Develop health facility matrix for tracking gaps in service provisions, HRH, supplies, technical capacities, information management and availability of policies/guidelines at state and health facility level

Objective 2 - Support and strengthen community participation in health system:

  • Support government through the provision of technical assistance to identify the gaps in nutrition human resource.
  • Work with SMOH and SPHCDA to develop a human resource development plan based on the gap's analysis.
  • Provide TA to the State Committee on Food and Nutrition and support any initiative emanating thereof.
  • Support the implementation of the adapted BFHI policy at the state level and designation of targeted facilities as baby friendly.
  • Support Program Manager to organize workshops and meetings at state level in regards to HSS
  • Actively participate in the development of a toolbox of nutrition interventions with costings to serve as a guide for States to implement nutrition programmes leveraging on opportunities
  • In close collaboration with Nutrition team organize nutrition and health media jingles and campaign towards increasing the visibility of national MIYCN SBCC strategy
  • Conduct a State Drivers of change (SDOC) assessment, to include a stakeholder and power mapping to provide the provisional listing of the networks and influencers to engage with in coordination with advocacy team
  • Provide TA to the team on Political Economy analysis (PEA) at the state level
  • Assess current funding for nutrition and health with the estimates from the 5 years costed multi–sectoral plans to identify the funding gaps in the state

Objective 3 - Project Management: This position is responsible to support program Manager for budget planning, expenditure tracking related to HSS activities planned under the project. Some of the project management related work will be:

  • Support MPM in developing HSS timeline
  • Support MPM in developing financial forecast in line with the HSS timelines and planning at different level
  • Ensure close collaboration with HR and Finance during recruitment planning, screening and finalization process for HSS related positions
  • Ensure close collaboration with logistic and finance during planning of workshops, trainings and/or meeting that requires financial advances and/or logistical procurement etc.
  • Ensure close collaboration with logistic during any assessment planning, data collection for arranging transportation and other logistical aspects
  • Review and update budget planning including HSS related follow up regular activities on a regular basis and share with N/H project manager.
  • Maintain close collaboration with state MoH, primary health care agencies and LGA public health coordinators
  • Lead coordination with state government and non-government partners working in the targeted LGAs on a periodic basis in close coordination with Nutrition and Health Sector manager.

Objective 4 - Follow up of the HSS action plan with AAH teams and external stakeholders working in the targeted LGAs:

  • Support LGAs in planning and budgeting for health and nutrition service delivery in reference to identified gaps.
  • With support from program manager, develop follow up mechanism and tools for tracking progress on the agreed HSS action plans
  • Organize periodic observation visits and update the follow-up tools
  • Engage with State HIS officers to follow up on the progress on reporting
  • Engage with all respective government counterpart such as SMoH, SPHCMB, Monitoring and Evaluation team (DHIS2 officers) during the follow-up and share with them the progress on a regular basis

Objective 5-Information management, reporting and coordination:

  • Liaise with N/H teams and ensure that health facility matrix, 4W/5W are updated by the respective teams and archived.
  • Ensure that attendance sheet are used and maintained by the teams for on-job coaching sessions, workshops/meetings and refresher trainings
  • Identify key progresses, gaps and challenges with proposed solutions from the monthly follow up visits, health facility matrix updates and inform N/H project manager
  • Closely coordinate with State/LGA representatives from SMoH and health care agencies responsible for service delivery for the targeted LGAs
  • Organize and lead the LGA based monthly coordination meetings and support LGA teams on structuring LGA coordination mechanisms with health workers and partners
  • Participate in the relevant cluster meetings and other related forum at district or governorate level as and when requested by the PM or in absence of PM.
  • Conduct regular meetings with other ACF sector or partners to discuss and document lessons learned
  • Regularly report and coordinate with line mangers regarding challenges, issues faced in the field for timely and appropriate decision making.

Objective 6 -Performance Management:

  • 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:

  • State Program manager: Line manager
  • HSS Officer : Direct Line management
  • Field Co/Field manager: exchange of information
  • Nutrition and Health HoD : technical reference – technical support – exchange of information, coordination
  • Nutrition & Health sector manager & Advocacy team: regular collaboration and coordination; exchange of information
  • Logistic/HR/Finance Managers: functional collaboration and exchange of information
  • Other sectorial team; Exchange of information, coordination

External:

  • SPHCDA, SMOH, SMBP:direct technical and facilitation support, Close collaboration, training and workshop facilitation support.
  • LGA Team/ Health facility team: Training, supportive supervision, exchange of information, coordination.

Position Requirements Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Medicine/Public Health/Nursing/Nutrition or related field
  • Certificate in project management for development will be an added advantage

Skills & Experience Essential:

  • 4 years’ work experience in the development sector
  • Good understanding of Nigeria health system structure
  • Previous role at coordination/supervisory level is required
  • Fluency in spoken and written English language. Hausa language will be added advantage
  • Understanding of Nigeria political dynamics and structure is required

Preferred:

  • Experience of working in partnership with or directly with Ministry of Health is preferable
  • Ability to plan and organize work Independent with appropriate follow through while paying close attention to detail and can read and abstract information from a variety of formats.
  • Ability to delegate and follow up of task among teams
  • Ability to understand and to interpret the nature of human behavior
  • Ability to manage wide range of stakeholders for collaboration, coordination and consultation.
2019-04-26

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