Technical Advice Connect LTD/GTE (TAConnect) is a non-profit organization registered in 2021 and based in Nigeria to bring innovative solutions to the provision of Technical Assistance (TA) services across Africa.
Experience5 – 7 years
Location Abuja
- The Integrated Community Health Advisor will be responsible for oversight over integration of MNCH into community health service delivery and facilitate service delivery for wrap round RMNCH+N services at the community level, strengthen the capacity of CSOs and CCWs for community MNCH Service delivery: conduct gap analysis, develop improvement plan, conduct training, mentorship, coaching and conduct supportive supervision and build management capacity of community structures for improved community health systems while ensuring a functional nexus with focal health facilities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Provide technical guidance and support to Integrated RMNCH Community Health Officers.
- Facilitate the co-design of community led programs through whole community approach, involvement and participation for ownership, strengthening community structures and resources for integrated service delivery at the community level
- Community system strengthening for integration and wrap-around of RMNCH+N, Malaria and nutrition services for OVC and their households
- Facilitate Service delivery for community MNCH services, Integrated nutrition services and seamless harmonization of OVC treatment and social services.
- Engage and strengthen community actors in the design and implementation of interventions leveraging its existing systems/programs to support community participation, mobilization and service delivery, including CLM.
- Leverage on experience to facilitate delivery of integrated health service at the community level.
- Strengthen the capacity of CSOs and CCW to improve community demand for OVC and RMNCH+N services and facilitate community ownership of programs.
- Strengthen functional bi-directional referrals through the hub and spoke model between community and primary health care facilities
- Improve operational efficiencies of PHC facilities and functionality of WDCs for strong facility community nexus to foster community ownership and improve OVC and RMNCH+N outcomes.
Job Qualifications
- An MBBS, with minimum of a master’s in public health, or any other related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years working experience in the areas of OVC, RMNCH, Nutrition, family planning and community health systems strengthening.
- S/he must be familiar with the OVC, RMNCH+N and Community Health program landscape in Nigeria. Additional qualifications include:
- Experienced Public health professional or any other closely related health care professional; additional qualifications in public Health and other health related courses will be an advantage.
- Demonstrable expertise and experience working with SPHCDA, LGHA, CBO, CSO, and community structures and platforms.
- Strong data analytic skills and use will be an advantage
- Strong mentoring and Interpersonal communication skills necessary for effective community engagement, mentoring and coordination among organizations within a consortium.
- Strong ability to multi-task and an astute team player will be highly desirable.
- Fluent in English, (written and oral communication).
Method of Application
If you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply with your updated resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and send the application to [email protected] using the Job Title “Integrated RMNCH Community Health Officer – State of Preference” as the subject of the email. Please indicate your state of preference in the subject.
