- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 15 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Administration / Facilities
Overview
- The Associate Director, Technical and Service Readiness will ensure that infrastructure and equipment investments translate into improved facility performance and service delivery.
- The position will lead workforce development, service readiness assessments, clinical equipment utilization, and quality improvement activities.
Responsibilities
Service Readiness Strengthening:
- Lead assessments of facility readiness and operational requirements.
- Ensure infrastructure and equipment investments are aligned with intended clinical services.
- Support operationalization of upgraded facilities.
Workforce Capacity Development:
- Develop and implement training plans for healthcare workers.
- Ensure competency-based training on newly deployed equipment and infrastructure.
- Establish mentorship and supportive supervision systems.
Clinical Technology Utilization:
- Lead user training and post-installation support.
- Ensure safe and effective use of oxygen systems, CPAP, phototherapy, radiant warmers, cold chain systems, and emergency obstetric equipment.
- Monitor competency and utilization rates.
Quality Improvement:
- Support facility quality improvement processes.
- Strengthen compliance with clinical protocols, IPC standards, and patient safety requirements.
- Conduct service readiness reviews and performance assessments.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or Health Systems.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in health workforce development, service delivery improvement, or clinical systems strengthening.
- Experience supporting MNCH and emergency care services.
Method of Application
Note
All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:
- Model the mission and values stated above
- Participate in the business development processes
- Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
- Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability
- Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed
- Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives
