Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: National Consultant, New Vaccines and Campaign Effectiveness (NPSIA -non-Polio supplementary immunization activities)
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Long term (12 months with possibility of extension)
Project: Strengthening PHC and Reaching Unimmunized Kids in Northern Nigeria – Project
SPARK
Job Category: National Consultant / New Vaccines and Campaign Effectiveness (NPSIA – non-Polio supplementary immunization activities)
Job Description and Objectives
- The Consultant will play a crucial role in supporting Project SPARK by providing technical expertise on the efficient introduction of new vaccines and the effective implementation of non-polio supplementary immunization activities (NPSIA).
- This role will involve supporting the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) in strengthening national-level strategies, facilitating knowledge sharing between states and the national level, and contributing to the successful roll-out of new vaccines and campaigns.
Technical Responsibilities
Project strategy implementation/technical Assistance:
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the National RI TWG and the NVSTT in the design, implementation, and monitoring of immunization activities
- Support the development and execution of vaccine introduction plans at the national level and the domestication of these plans for the supported SPARK states
- Support the NPHCDA in the revision of the strategies by providing inputs and recommendations based on practices and evidence from implementation across SPARK states
- Provide technical assistance for the development of innovations for vaccine introduction and non-polio campaigns with a focus on improving coverage, effectiveness and impact
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions and provide regular progress reports to project stakeholders
- Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in problem-solving and learning sessions to share knowledge, best practices, challenges and progress on program implementation
- Provide daily updates on implementation activities to the project manager
- Engage actively with relevant stakeholders to foster good relationships with the organization
- Support any other tasks as may be required by the central Project management team.
Education and Experience
- Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Medicine, or other related fields
- 5+ years’ experience working in the development or consulting sector
- Experience in routine immunization and campaign strategy design and implementation
- Experience working with national-level stakeholders
- Experience in leadership roles including management and/or interfacing with high-ranking officials is desirable
- Experience working with/as part of government systems is advantageous.
Competencies required:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in performance management software;
- Effective stakeholder management skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, Excel);
- Ability to manage people, resources, and processes for strategy implementation and monitoring;
- Capable of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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