Catholic Relief Services first experience in Nigeria was in 1967 during the civil war in the area of emergency response. After the war, CRS was asked to leave leave the country by the Nigerian government. Thirty year after, with the return of democracy in Nigeria after years of military rule, CRS returned to Nigeria at the invitation of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The CBCN hopes that CRS would respond to the increasing HIV and AIDS challenges and cases of conflict, as well as contributing to the growing democracy.
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 – 5 years
- Location Kaduna
- Job Field NGO/Non-Profit
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and facilitate the planning, implementation, and reporting of CGPP – GHS project activities across CRS project implementing LGAs.
- Under the guidance of the State Team Lead and working closely with the CGPP Secretariat GHS- PM, provide onsite technical and organizational development support to the CBO Partners to strengthen multi-sectoral and multidisciplinary collaboration on community-based zoonotic disease outbreaks.
- Work closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), and other GHS stakeholders at the state level to process, analyze and use One Health/GHS information to improve management, make necessary adjustments, and assess trends.
- With guidance from the STL and working closely with the M&E Team, contribute to analyzing public health, animal health, wildlife, and environmental services to identify vertical and horizontal linkages useful to support community-based zoonotic disease field surveillance and work collaboratively to maximize efficiencies and cooperation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders for the development, deployment, and implementation of appropriate GHS-CBS tools necessary to improve community-based zoonotic disease surveillance
- In coordination with the Senior Project Officer – MEAL and working closely with the state MEAL officer, ensure the collection and organization of GHSA information following USAID approved CGPP GHSA MEL plan.
- Liaise with the Zoonotic Disease Unit (ZDU), relevant government officials and partners, continuously to ensure awareness, coordination, buy-in, and cooperation for the successful planning and implementation of the One Health approach in the state.
- Represent the project at state level outbreak preparedness and response planning activities
- Ensure the surveillance system works for AFP and other priority disease case detection, reporting and response with the state’s surveillance teams.
- As guided by the STL, conduct monthly supervisory visits to focal LGAs and Partner CBO offices to monitor and mentor program activities and make recommendations as appropriate.
- Coordinate and facilitate all evidence gathering activities, including program evaluations, research activities, and case studies/success stories.
- Work closely with the STL and CBO Partners to ensure reporting of GHSA activities across focal areas on weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and other related reports.
- Track performance on established input, activity, output, and impact indicators to measure achievement and progress towards intermediate results and overall program strategic objectives.
- Participate in ALL program activities not limited to review meetings, campaigns, technical working group meetings, and as delegated.
- Attend to other duties as assigned by the STL and or program’s management.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a health discipline preferred.
- At least 3 to 5 years of working experience addressing animal and human health threats.
- Good knowledge of One Health Concept, GHSA, OIE-PVS, and IHR -2005 principles
- Demonstrated experience in applying One Health approaches to address community-based disease challenges
- Strong understanding of the Nigeria national One Health &community health strategy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team
- Possession of analytical, problem-solving and strategic planning skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written/verbal communication skills, including in cross-cultural settings
- Required Languages – English and the ability to speak Hausa will be an advantage.
- Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 70%.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None
- Key Working Relationships:
- Internal: State Team Lead, Senior MEAL officer, MEAL officers, Program Manager, Deputy Chief of Party, Program officers, Deputy Country Representative, and Country program operations and finance team.
- External: CGPP Secretariat, WHO, UNICEF, SPHCDA, NCDC, SOLINA Health, LGA PHC Team, GHS Partners, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, FAO, MSH-MtaPs, CBO Partner Staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to detect and report inconsistencies
- Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
- Proactive, resourceful, solution-oriented and results-oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with relevant donors’ regulations is a plus.
- Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of financial reporting software a plus.
- Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
- These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to CRS on eipn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com to apply
