Abt Associates – The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance – as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.
Technical Specialist / Capacity Building Specialist – SHOPS Plus
Job Description
- The Capacity Building Specialist will ensure effective coordination of competency-based, comprehensive FP trainings in project states.
Key Roles and Responsibilites
- 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
- Identify, contract, and manage trainers to implement project training courses
- Work with state governments and relevant FP partners to ensure availability of quality training materials and supplies
- Ensure FP trainings meet quality standards
- Maintain records of training attendance
- Develop training reports, case studies and success stories
- 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
- Contribute to the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning system (especially in relation to health worker trainings)
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the FP Technical Director
Preferred Skills / Prerequisites
- RN/RM, Degree in Clinical Nursing/Midwifery or M.B.B.S Degree. (Master’s Degree in Public Health is preferred)
- At least 7 years experience and 3-5 years demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing and managing clinical trainings (specific experience with FP, including LARC training is desirable)
- 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 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
- Ability to travel within and outside the state approximately 50% of the time
Minimum Qualifications:
- (8+) years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience
More Information
- Job City Abuja
