AFENET Job in Abuja for a National Stop Transmission of Polymyelitis (NSTOP) Program Coordinator
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a Network of public
health training institutions in Africa that seeks to strengthen manpower
to enhance health systems on the continent. AFENET is a not-for-profit
organization which works closely with Ministries of Health in member
countries to develop sustainable programs and capacity to strengthen
field epidemiology and ensure healthier lives for Africans.
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks the services a
resourceful and suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: National Stop Transmission of Polymyelitis (NSTOP) Program Coordinator
Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full time
Background
The primary role of this position is to coordinate the NSTOP program. In
this regard, the incumbent Will be responsible for Providing strong
technical leadership in polio eradication and routine immunization
strategies, mentoring and capacity building of NSTOP participants in
polio eradication activities (such as acute flaccid paralysis
surveillance, disease outbreak investigation and response, supplemental
immunization activities routine immunization, data analysis, technical
report writing), field communication, and interaction/communication with
government, bi-lateral and multi-lateral partners. NSTOP is an
inter-agency partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health, the
National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, the US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the AFENET.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that NSTOP participants are equipped with the knowledge,
skills, capacity, and support required to effectively fulfill the goals
and for polio eradication activities. As such, the following duties will
apply:
- Manage operation, staffing, implementation of the NSTOP program
- With CDC develop the strategic goals and annual work plans for NSTOP
- Provide regular updates to interagency team on key activities and outcomes of NSTOP assignees
- Represent the NSTQP program in meetings with government and partners
- Provide monthly report to CDC-GID Project Officer on summary of activities
- Prepare quarterly report for NSTOP inter-agency partnership.
- Prepare ad hoc reports and presentations for meetings
- Assist with development monitoring implementation of protocols prepared by NSTOP assignees
- Resource mobilization
- Support capacity building efforts through NFELTP
- With the NSTOP senior management team team, ensure
accountability and gial achievement with appropriate reporting for all
NSROP supported LGAs and States.
- Participate in the design and conduct of training for NSTOP assisgnees
- Conduct bi-monthIy supervisory and capacity building visits with each NSTOP assignee
- Monitor and evaluate field work of NSTOP assignees through
routine phone and email communication and site visits in their state of
assignment
- Provide logistic and technical support to NSTOP field assignees
- Foster inter-agency collaboration, partnership and communication
on NSTOP and other polio and vaccine preventabIe disease activities.
Certificate License, Physical Requirements or other Expertise Required
- Basic Education: MBBS, DVM or PhD degree is a requirement
- Postgraduate Degree at Master's level in Public Health is a pre-requisite.
- Post-graduate training through a field epidemiology training
program or the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) will be an added
advantage
Prior Work Experience
- The incumbent must have excellent leadership skills, with strong
interpersonal and communication abilities to manage a large and diverse
team.
- A track record of wining grants from multiple donors,
coordinating and managing large public health programs with an emphasis
in capacity building and health system strengthening and a bias in
vaccine preventable diseases.
- A track record in delivering on program objectives (and
documentation), demonstrated sound strategic leadership and effective
operational and financial management skills is required.
- Extensive administrative and managerial experience with the
polio eradication initiative (in a polio endemic country) is required.
- A track record of strengthening health systems in developing
countries with at least 10 years experience in public health setting
with 5 of the years at middle or top executive level.
Knowledge Requirements
Job Knowledge:
- The incumbent must have strong Technical knowledge work
experience in Public Health, Epidemiology, Routine Immunization,
Supplemental Immunization activities, Disease Outbreak Investigation,
Data Collection and Management, and data analysis.
- Ability to manage resources effectively to achieve program
objectives as well as resource mobilization skills is required for the
position.
- In addition, the incumbent must have experience and knowledge of
public health surveillance systems, adult mentoring, and leadership.
SkIIls and Abilities:
- Incumbent is required to possess standard computer skills with
experience in word processing and spreadsheets, Epi Info and other
statistical analysis software (i.e. SAS, STATA, SPSS), as well as good
track record in publication
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application and CV's to:
[email protected]
Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Application Deadline 6th May, 2015.