JOB ID: 2010-1183 LOCATION: NG-
EXPERIENCE (YEARS): 10 POSTED DATE: 3/31/2010
CATEGORY: INTERNATIONAL POSITIONS
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS JOB:
OVERVIEW:
Under the Director of Field Operations, the State Program Manager will provide the leadership and management of programmatic activities at the state level for a five-year USAID award focused on strengthening malaria prevention and control in Nigeria. The objective of the Malaria Action Program for States is to increase the quality, access and uptake of malaria control interventions. The State Program Manager will oversee a team of technical program specialists in the Zamfara State to ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day program activities as well as strategic planning and implementation of malaria control efforts at state and local government levels. This position will be contingent upon Jhpiego’s receipt of award.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership to ensure that program activities are implemented in a timely manner at the state and local government levels
Lead the development of the Zamfara State annual work plans, quarterly reports and office budget
Facilitate the design of program activities with technical staff, lead implementation of program activities, and monitor state office activities, incorporating evidence-based lessons learned and monitoring and evaluation data to continually improve program activities. Ensure program approaches are sustainable
Supervise, mentor and motivate Zamfara State malaria program team to achieve program results
Work closely with staff to approve performance monitoring plan at state level and ensure that M&E data is collected routinely, accurately and in a timely manner and that data is regularly incorporated back into the design of program activities
Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities in Zamfara State, including progress and annual reports, and technical and financial reports to USAID
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with state and LGA-level government, NGO health personnel, as well as the RBM Unit and Malaria Focal Person.
Oversee the work of local non-governmental and private sector health and development organizations that partner with the program and work closely with them to build their capacity
Represent Jhpiego and the program at state-level activities
Ensure the program’s administrative, technical and financial integrity
Provide oversight and support for training activities, travel and procurement that may be required by program staff, the LGA, and State Ministry of Health for the implementation of program activities
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