Job Opportunities at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

⏲ Nov 25, 2017, 4:32 PM
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Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. We are recruiting to fill the vacant positions below: Job Title: Quality Improvement Advisor/Consultant Job ID: 13-9837 Location: Abuja Dept/Unit: GEN (General) Project/Program: A512 - Nigeria CaTSS Reports To: Med Makumbi Overview

Working under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Advisor, the Quality Improvement Advisor/Consultant will provide provides strategic support for the implementation of the Nigeria Site Improvement through Monitoring System (SIMS) aimed at increasing the quality of HIV programming in the CaTSS Project.
He/She will also undertake periodic evaluation of the framework for implementation of MSH programs to guide decision making, identify effective strategies and improve the overall implementation of project activities.
In addition the candidate will be responsible for providing support for the overall strategic direction for the roll out of, and sustenance of HIV Quality Improvement initiatives at partner health facilities working closely with GoN counterparts.

Specific Responsibilities

Work with the Senior Clinical Advisor to spearhead HIV-related quality improvement activities within MSH CaTSS project, including implementation of the Site Improvement through Monitoring Systems (SIMS) and NigQUAL initiative at MSH partner health facilit
Ensure quality management activities are integrated into the roles and responsibilities of the State Management Team and other relevant state government structures in line with PEPFAR transition effort
Support onsite QI consultations and coaching of multidisciplinary team of service providers using information gathered during assessments, so that results are used to effect changes in HIV clinic practice.
Spearhead capacity building on HIV related Quality improvement (QI) interventions for state government counterparts and frontline healthcare worke
Provide TA to State Quality Management Teams and hospital Management committees to ensure sustenance of QI initiatives across board
Represent MSH CaTSS at technical working group meetings hosted by the USG or by the HIV/AIDS Division, Ministry of Health (MoH)
Generate quarterly QI bulletins/Reports highlighting ongoing results of quality improvement initiatives
Work with CaTSS senior management to document and publish best practice
Provide support to various thematic units to drive quality improvement processes to improve service delivery in supported sites.

Qualifications and Experience

Medical Doctor with at least 2 years working experiences with HIV/AIDS care treatment and Quality improvement programs in Nigeria
Excellent grasp of quality improvement issues and current literature on HIV quality improvement
Experience in developing country health care pro
Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.
Prior experience with coordinating HIV quality improvement initiatives is desirable
Post graduate training in Public Health is desirable but not required
Team player with demonstrated ability to produce quality results in a timely manner
Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action;
Proficiency in MS Office, (Word, Excel, Access), and statistical software packages (Epi-Info, SPSS and STATA) is required.
Willingness to travel as required.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Job Title: Driver Job ID: 13-9834 Location: Kebbi Reports To: State Finance and Admin Manager Dept/Unit: GEN (General) Project/Program: A512 - Nigeria CaTSS Reports To: Finance and Operations Analyst Overview

The Driver’s job is to provide transport support services to all technical program areas.
The driver is also required to drive MSH vehicles while transporting staffs which include: Employees, Chief of Party, Country Directors/ Lead and VIP visitors.
Drivers are also responsible for overseeing vehicle maintenance

Specific Responsibilities

Drive project staff to activities and meeting within and outside of Abuja.
Maintain accurate and up to date records relating to individual vehicle use.
Ensure all aspects of vehicle policy are being followed and enforced during your assignments.
Inspect vehicle prior to travel to assure all fluids, tires, wipers, belts etc are in good working order.
Signal any sign of need for maintenance or other problem with the vehicle to the transport and logistic associate.
Keep vehicle health log updated.
Assure the security of the vehicle when outside of the office.
Assure the safety of all passengers.
Submit all expense reports in a timely manner to accounting, properly completed.

Qualifications and Experience

0 -2 years related work experience with International organizations in Nigeria.
Sound judgment, non-aggressive driving style and good communication skills.
Good knowledge of standard driving practices
Good driving record.
Ability to travel if required
Mental programs for interpreting and responding to events automatically; and motivations which activate and direct safe behavior and anticipate problems
Ability to organize and complete manual and routine tasks as assigned
Ability to perform at an acceptable level of control skill

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply for this Position Job Title: Driver I Job ID: 13-9838 Locations: Niger, Sokoto, Kwara, Kebbi and Zamfara Reports To: Field Finance Manager Dept/Unit: GEN (General) Project/Program: A512 - Nigeria CaTSS Slot: 10 Job Descriptions

The On-Call Driver’s job is to provide transport support services to all technical program areas. The driver is also required to drive MSH vehicles while transporting staffs which include: Employees, Chief of Party, Country Directors/ Lead and VIP visitors. Drivers are also responsible for overseeing vehicle maintenance.

Specific Responsibilities

Drive project staff to activities and meeting within and outside of Abuja.
Maintain accurate and up to date records relating to individual vehicle use.
Ensure all aspects of vehicle policy are being followed and enforced during your assignments.
Inspect vehicle prior to travel to assure all fluids, tires, wipers, belts etc are in good working order.
Signal any sign of need for maintenance or other problem with the vehicle to the transport and logistic associate.
Keep vehicle health log updated.
Assure the security of the vehicle when outside of the office.
Assure the safety of all passengers.
Submit all expense reports in a timely manner to accounting, properly completed.

Qualifications and Experience

High school degree. University degree preferred
0 -2 years related work experience with International organizations in Nigeria.
Sound judgment, non-aggressive driving style and good communication skills.
Good knowledge of standard driving practices
Good driving record.
Ability to travel if required
Mental programs for interpreting and responding to events automatically; and motivations which activate and direct safe behavior and anticipate problems
Ability to organize and complete manual and routine tasks as assigned
Ability to perform at an acceptable level of control skill