Integrated Primary Health Care Advisor Vacancy at Palladium Group

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Integrated Primary Health Care Advisor
Location: Sokoto State

Project Overview and Role
The IHP Integrated Primary Health Care Advisors provide technical guidance on and oversight of integrated primary health service activities, including capacity building at state, local government health authority (LGHA), facility, and community levels; providing expert technical assistance in integrated service delivery in the areas of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health plus nutrition and malaria (RMNCH + N and malaria), with a focus on enhancing service delivery within a stronger, more sustainable health system.

Requirements
MBBS/MD or Nursing or Midwifery degree plus a Master's degree in Public Health, Nursing or a related field or an advanced post graduate degree in a related field is essential;
At least eight (8) years relevant experience in one or more of technical areas: Family planning, maternal health, newborn health, child health, nutrition and malaria;
Experience in integrated PHC service delivery at health facilities and community;
Experience implementing programs at the primary health care level is an advantage;
Familiarity with performance indicators in at least 2 technical areas
Familiarity with applying quality improvement methodologies to improve quality of primary services, including identifying and overcoming critical gaps and monitoring performance indicators to guide continuous improvement
Familiarity with Nigerian public and private sector health systems at the state, LGHA and community levels is highly desirable;
Knowledge of local culture and a deep understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding the delivery of RMNCH +NM services;
High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication. Ability to speak Hausa;
Demonstrated experience managing stakeholders and building capacity at sub-national levels;
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency delivering relevant IRMNCH +NM training packages and supporting retention of health worker competencies (e.g. through mentoring, supervision);
Ability to function/work independently as well as part of a team;
Well-developed computer skills;
Ability to travel within IHP focal state at least 50% time.

Applications Closing Date
17th June, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here To Apply Online

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