Recruitment at iplus Consortium - 2 slots
Employment Nigeria
23-Feb-2017
ABUJA ,
NGO
iplus Consortium - The Nigeria Supply Chain Integration project which is funded by the Global Fund is designed to improve patient access and availability of medicines - through visibility, control and efficient last mile delivery. The project will also ensure tighter integration of National health commodities supply chains between Federal & State, Donors, Public & Private Sector, and across commodities - HIV, Malaria, TB, Reproductive Health and Vaccines.
POSITION : Local Monitoring & Supervision (M&S) Consultant - 2 slots
Responsibilities
- Work in close collaboration with and under the overall supervision of Lead Expert M&S, National M&S coordinator, LMCU zonal coordinators and i+solutions Nigeria office team;
- Conduct monitoring visits to year 1 states (14) to follow-up on the implementation of M&S work plan, as per defined schedule;
- Draft and disseminate routine progress updates (reports)on M&S activities per state;
- Provide technical assistance to the states in the area of M&S, where required including data quality assurance;
- Participate in stakeholder consultative workshops to discuss year 2 implementation plan;
- Facilitate the training of state consultants and LMCU staff in monitoring and supervision activities for year 2 states (23);
- Contribute to routine reports and progress updates;
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of M&S activities, documented in an activity plan;
- Coordinate pilot testing of the proposed M&S system in selected states and contribute towards finalization of the M&S framework document;
- Provide technical support to the state consultants and LMCU staff on M&S activities, where necessary;
- Work with consortium partners and i+solutions local staff to ensure successful implementation of project work plans at state level;
Qualifications
- University Degree in Pharmacy, Public Health or related Health area;
- At least 5 years work experience in the area of health supply chain management, preferably within the Nigerian public health system;
- At least 2 years work experience in the area of monitoring and supervision and/or monitoring and evaluation including measuring key performance indicators;
- Demonstrated mix of monitoring, evaluation, assessment, and research skills, including qualitative and quantitative;
- Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision;
- Strong interpersonal/communication (verbal and written) skills;
- Ability and willingness to travel to the field, on short notice.
Remuneration
- Based on qualification and experience.
- Hiring on the basis of consultancy contract.
How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) to: iplusconsortium@gmail.com with position applied for as the subject
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