Job for a Program Assistant at Abt Associates
Abt Associates - The International Health Division is committed to the
improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving
both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy
research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health
finance, and
health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies
that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with
special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS
solutions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Assistant
Location: Nigeria
Project Summary/Job Description
- Sustaining Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS)
Plus is USAID's flagship initiative in private sector health, which
began in September 2015. The primary goal of the project is to improve
health outcomes and contribute to the achievement of major global
efforts, especially Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths,
AIDS-free Generation, and FP2020. The private sector is integral to the
health system and an important provider of priority health care
services. To improve health outcomes and meet these global commitments,
SHOPS Plus Nigeria will strategically engage the private sector.
- Typical duties at this intermediate PA level include documenting
project activities, setting up and overseeing project reporting
procedures, drafting reports, preparing and analyzing statistics,
translating material, conducting community relations activities,
preparing training materials, and making logistical arrangements for
conferences/meetings.
- The Program Assistant provides information gathering, research, and related services of intermediate scope and difficulty.
- The Lagos-based Technical Specialist 08/Program Assistant
assists the program units in implementation of project activities in
Lagos, Kaduna, Edo and Kebbi States.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Technical backstopping to all project activities in
implementation of project activities including: strategies to expand
delivery and increase use of quality private sector RH/FP/MCH services,
training, monitoring, supervision and follow up.
- Manage the design and implementation of work plan activities
involving: behavior change communication, forming an enabling policy
environment for the private sector, NGO/provider association
sustainability, and knowledge of the private sector.
- Assist with the planning and attend regional meetings.
- Draft project success stories and collate project data for quarterlies and annual reports.
- Coordinate closely with the Chief of Party to support the design and implementation of project activities, work plans and budget
Minimum Qualification
- 2+ years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary
- Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
Note: Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Local
candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply