Job at World Health Organization (WHO)

• To coordinate WHO technical, programmatic and managerial activities aimed at supporting the Government of Nigeria to (a) achieve and maintain very high population immunity against polioviruses through high quality SIAs and routine immunization (b) achieve recommended surveillance performance indicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), other Vaccine Preventable Diseases as well as other diseases of public health priority as highlighted in Nigeria's Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy.

• Prepare high quality SIA High Risk Operational Plans (HROP) and monitor implementation of these plans, including through pre-implementation SIA dashboard.
• Implement of micro-planning with attention to all components included in the 2013 NPEEP.
• Implementation of high quality training of all cadres involved in SIAs including independent monitors
• Supervise SIA implementation, daily review meetings in highest risk areas and timely submission of daily implementation SIA dashboard.
• Ensure high quality Independent monitoring and timely use of data for appropriate action.
• Monitor and document implementation of PEI accountability framework
• Support review of each SIA using recommended data and tools (LQAs, EIM, Tally Sheet Analysis.... etc.) and prepare feedback to all key stake-holders.

• Prepare AFP Surveillance work-plans for all LGAs in the cluster
• Support active surveillance visits targeting major hospitals and priority sites.
• Implement supportive supervision and capacity building for DSNOs, clinicians/health workers and community surveillance focal points (TBAs, traditional healers....).
• Conduct monthly review of (a) implementation of AFP surveillance work-plans (b) AFP surveillance performance in all LGAs in the cluster.
• Plan and implement of high quality investigation of any confirmed polio case
• Support surveillance of other VPDs and priority diseases within the national IDSR Strategy

• Ensure timely updating of Reaching Every Ward (REW) micro-plans of all LGAs in the cluster.
• Conduct weekly monitoring of Routine Immunization sessions (fixed and outreach)
• Conduct supportive supervision and training of Health workers in Routine Immunization.
• Support activities aimed at improving Routine Immunization Data Quality, including DQS.
• Monitor implementation of priority activities aimed at smooth introduction of new vaccines.
• Conduct monthly review of implementation of REW micro-plans and RI performance with particular attention to indicators included in the Routine Immunization Accountability Framework.

• Support capacity building and mentorship of subordinates (LGA Facilitators, Field Volunteers) including through preparation of weekly work-plans and reports.
• Conduct advocacy to promote stake-holder ownership and participation in immunization activities
• strengthen partnership with Government officials, Traditional Leaders, Civil Society, Religious Leaders, Women’s Groups, Professional Associations, Civil Society… etc.
• Provide any support as requested by WHO State Coordinator.

• University degree, preferably in one of the following: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health.

• Post-graduate degree in Public Health, preferably in Epidemiology or other related public health fields

• At least 5 years’ experience in EPI/PEI activities in similar roles in an organization concerned with public health management.

• Prior working experience with international nongovernmental organization (INGOs), WHO/UN, health clusters partners, recognized humanitarian organizations.

• Advanced level spoken and written English.

• Understanding local languages.

• Under the overall Guidance of the WHO Country Representative, and direct supervision of the Health Systems Adviser at the WHO Country Office in Abuja, the incumbent will carry out the following duties.
• Collaborate with the state authorities in strengthening state-level HRH functions.

• Facilitate improved skills at state level to implement and manage evidence-based and gender-sensitive human resources for health policies and plans
• Support strengthening of HRH Units with gender desk at SMoH and other relevant Agencies to contribute towards effective management of frontline health workers in Bauchi and Cross River States
• Facilitate establishment of a computerised HRH Information System with a focus on reports for decision-making
• Contribute towards strengthening of health workforce performance management system in LGAs of Bauchi and Cross River states.
• Support increased capacity of Bauchi and Cross River States to effectively deploy, manage and retain health workers (F/M) (of adequate mix and distribution) in at least 10 LGAs in each state
• Support increased capacity of 11 existing health workforce-training institutions (TIs) to produce sufficient, qualified gender mixed frontline health workers (F/M) in Bauchi and Cross River States
• Facilitate and support increased stakeholder participation in MoH-led joint reviews of HRH programs; and capacity for policy dialogue, advocacy, coordination and mobilization of resources for human resources for health in Bauchi and Cross River States.
• Collaborating with WCO facilitate advocacy, financial analyses and capacity building to ensure that the state is able to identify revenue sources or avenues to improve efficiency and utilize them appropriately aimed at consistent earmarked budget lines for HRH development beyond salaries/wages.
• Facilitate incremental transfer of technical expertise to the state counterparts limiting role towards the final years of the project to mostly oversight, creation of evidence base usable for interventions capable to be replicated in other states whilst contributing to cost-effectiveness of the HRH programme.
• Contribute towards WHO and Canada’s visibility
• Contribute to WCO and state HSS key activities ensuring improvement of health workforce development and management within a holistic health system:
• Participate in key federal level HSS planning and monitoring activities to ensure incorporation of HRH.
• Participate WCO and specific HSS cluster planning and monitoring activities ensuring linkage of HRH structures to overall health sector structures.
• Effective and timely delivery of WHO Country Office Key Performance Indictors (KPIs) including ePMDS, travel request, travel claims, activity reports, HRH Strategic Plan implementation monthly report (with special focus on federal and state-level health workforce information system).

• Producing results
• Teamwork
• Moving forward in a changing environment

• Technical expertise in planning, monitoring and evaluating health systems especially health workforce management and development.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the Ministry of Health and with a wide variety of stakeholders at state level
• Demonstrated ability to innovate, integrate, synthesize and communicate complex concepts and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound methodological, technical advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders and partners in countries.
• IT Proficiency.

• University degree in medicine, public health, social science or economics.

• Advanced university diploma or degree in human resource, public health or other related area is an added advantage.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in policy, planning, managing or developing health systems including HRH.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian health system including health workforce development and management context.

• Previous experience in WHO, UN or other international organizations.

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