Officer, Eye Health Programs at Helen Keller International

Grade: 5

Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with communities striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Working in 20 countries – across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States – and together with a global community of supporters, we ensure every person has the opportunity – as Helen did – to reach their true potential.

Scope of the position      

Under the supervision of the Associate Manager, Program Delivery and Program Manager, Program Delivery, the Officer, Eye Health Programs will assist with the formulation, execution, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of Eye Health activities, including Cataract interventions in the State. He/she ensures consistency with the project objectives, sets priorities and outcomes in the state.

Essential Functions

Program Planning

• In collaboration with the Manager, Program Delivery and the Associate Manager, Program Delivery, facilitate the creation and implementation of a detailed annual work plan, which identifies sequences of activities needed to successfully implement the project most cost-effectively and ensure project objectives are met in line with national policies, Helen Keller’s goals, and those of the donor.
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, facilitate the development and roll out detailed implementation plans (DIP) to roll out Cataract Surgery activities.
• Review the project schedule with the Manager, Program Delivery, the Associate Manager, Program Delivery, and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise and regularly review the schedule as required.

Program Management

• In collaboration with other stakeholders, ensure Helen Keller program partners execute project activities according to their respective plans.
• Document project activities and ensure that all project data is appropriately secured.
• Monitor the progress of the project implementation and adjust as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully implemented.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders, including appropriate staff in the organization, on the progress of the project;
• In collaboration with the Helen Keller project staff, ensure project funds are utilized and retired according to established accounting policies and procedures

Program Monitoring & Evaluation

• In collaboration with the M&E team, assist with the implementation and development of Monitoring and Evaluation tools according to Helen Keller, FMOH, and donor standards;
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of international standards as set by FMOH, Helen Keller, and donors.
• Internally and when requested, support external evaluations on the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase of the project and as required.
• Disseminate findings from assessments/evaluations to support organizational learning and contribute to policy processing or development;

Advocacy and Strategic Alliances

• Build and maintain working relationships with both government and key project stakeholders at all levels to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher visibility;
• Represent Helen Keller towards local partners and at other appropriate fora;

Key Performance Indicators:

• Successful implementation of the projects based on:
• Effective tracking and reporting of program indicators
• Implementation of annual work plans in collaboration with other project staff and government stakeholders

Required minimum education/experience/skills:

• Graduate degree in public health, public administration, management, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Postgraduate degree in a related field preferred
• At least 4 years of working experience in managing a community eye health project.
• Willingness to travel within the state and other parts of the country as needed
• Basic technical knowledge of Eye Health camps coordination
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer skills: Windows applications for word processing and spreadsheet software
• Extraordinary verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of the job requirements
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision and able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentiality

Terms & Conditions

This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions.