Child Health and Immunization Officer - Kano and Lagos
JOB TITLE
Child Health and Immunization Officer
REPORTING TO
Child Health and Immunization Specialist
GRADE
4
REPORTING TO POSITION
None
LOCATION
Lagos and Kano States
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
Level 3. The responsibilities of this post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children and young people. In the overseas context all posts are level 3.
As part of these responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis. The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the Child Health and Immunization Specialist, the Child Health and Immunization Officer will support the implementation of the technical and research aspects of the programme within the state. S/he will be accountable for the quality of interventions and for the capacity building of health workers health facility level. S/he will be responsible for ensuring timely provision of high-quality technical assistance by project staff in the state. S/he will contribute to the efficient and effective planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as donor reporting functions so that the project can achieve its purposes and outputs.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Programme Quality
Provides technical expertise to ensure programs are of high quality and comply with the country and SCI standards.
Contributes to the identification of expertise gaps and support the mobilization of technical assistance from in-country and UK based technical advisers and external consultants as needed.
Supports the development of high-quality programming, annual plans, and budgeting processes for the programme, as and when necessary.
Contributes to the formulation of key program questions that will help to advance the evidence base and leads design of targeted evaluations.
Support the Child Health and Immunization Specialist in the coordination of the programme’s operational and analytical research, publication and dissemination of results.
Actively contribute to the process of learning, evaluation, capturing and disseminating lessons from the programme for continuous improvement of programme performance and overall outcome
Contribute to the preparation of quality quarterly and annual reports and timely submission of deliverables.
Any other duty assigned by the Child Health and Immunization Specialist
Capacity Building:
Build capacity of health facility workers to implement quality programs
Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:
Represent the programme in stakeholders’ forums at LGA and community levels.
Create partnerships with relevant community-based organizations, traditional and religious leaderships, development and other social groups at the LGA and community levels to ensure adequate community involvement and participation in project activities.
In collaboration with the Advocacy team, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers at all levels.
Ensure that learning, experiences, and evidence generated on the research component of the project is documented and presented to the right forum, particularly at the LGA and community levels.
Safeguarding
Support safeguarding team in carrying out safeguarding risk assessment and develop a mitigation plan when needed.
Flag safeguarding concerns noticed during programme implementation as well as share good practices identified in the field.
All children and programme beneficiaries are provided with ongoing, age-appropriate verbal or written information in relevant languages about Save the Children’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
This position supports the Child Health Specialist in ensuring that the project team and SCI programmes in the assigned state are implemented with the highest standards and safe programming
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
CORE BEHAVIOURS
Achieving results effectively:
Ensures beneficiary and partner feedback is collated for incorporation into programme design, planning and learning
Demonstrates flexibility to adapt plans decisions may be necessary in rapidly changing environments
Makes changes to improve performance as a result of information received
Documents lessons learned and applies them to future projects
Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:
Implements strategies for teams to work across traditional boundaries, working in diverse environments
Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance
Fosters collaborative, transparent and accountable relationships through partners
Uses negotiation and conflict resolution skills to support positive outcomes
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in medicine, health, public health or registered nurse/midwife or related field is required; a health professional (MD or nurse) with clinical training skills (pre-service and/or service clinical training) preferred.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience implementing and delivering technical assistance to maternal, newborn and child health programs in developing country settings.
Demonstrated expertise in program development and management of child survival and strong experience in immunization service delivery. program design and implementation required; must have experience facilitating training, supportive supervision.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Also ensure Child Safeguarding Risk Assessments are conducted for all programme activities.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Child Health and Immunization Officer
REPORTING TO
Child Health and Immunization Specialist
GRADE
4
REPORTING TO POSITION
None
LOCATION
Lagos and Kano States
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
Level 3. The responsibilities of this post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children and young people. In the overseas context all posts are level 3.
As part of these responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis. The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the Child Health and Immunization Specialist, the Child Health and Immunization Officer will support the implementation of the technical and research aspects of the programme within the state. S/he will be accountable for the quality of interventions and for the capacity building of health workers health facility level. S/he will be responsible for ensuring timely provision of high-quality technical assistance by project staff in the state. S/he will contribute to the efficient and effective planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as donor reporting functions so that the project can achieve its purposes and outputs.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Programme Quality
Provides technical expertise to ensure programs are of high quality and comply with the country and SCI standards.
Contributes to the identification of expertise gaps and support the mobilization of technical assistance from in-country and UK based technical advisers and external consultants as needed.
Supports the development of high-quality programming, annual plans, and budgeting processes for the programme, as and when necessary.
Contributes to the formulation of key program questions that will help to advance the evidence base and leads design of targeted evaluations.
Support the Child Health and Immunization Specialist in the coordination of the programme’s operational and analytical research, publication and dissemination of results.
Actively contribute to the process of learning, evaluation, capturing and disseminating lessons from the programme for continuous improvement of programme performance and overall outcome
Contribute to the preparation of quality quarterly and annual reports and timely submission of deliverables.
Any other duty assigned by the Child Health and Immunization Specialist
Capacity Building:
Build capacity of health facility workers to implement quality programs
Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:
Represent the programme in stakeholders’ forums at LGA and community levels.
Create partnerships with relevant community-based organizations, traditional and religious leaderships, development and other social groups at the LGA and community levels to ensure adequate community involvement and participation in project activities.
In collaboration with the Advocacy team, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers at all levels.
Ensure that learning, experiences, and evidence generated on the research component of the project is documented and presented to the right forum, particularly at the LGA and community levels.
Safeguarding
Support safeguarding team in carrying out safeguarding risk assessment and develop a mitigation plan when needed.
Flag safeguarding concerns noticed during programme implementation as well as share good practices identified in the field.
All children and programme beneficiaries are provided with ongoing, age-appropriate verbal or written information in relevant languages about Save the Children’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
This position supports the Child Health Specialist in ensuring that the project team and SCI programmes in the assigned state are implemented with the highest standards and safe programming
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
CORE BEHAVIOURS
Achieving results effectively:
Ensures beneficiary and partner feedback is collated for incorporation into programme design, planning and learning
Demonstrates flexibility to adapt plans decisions may be necessary in rapidly changing environments
Makes changes to improve performance as a result of information received
Documents lessons learned and applies them to future projects
Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:
Implements strategies for teams to work across traditional boundaries, working in diverse environments
Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance
Fosters collaborative, transparent and accountable relationships through partners
Uses negotiation and conflict resolution skills to support positive outcomes
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in medicine, health, public health or registered nurse/midwife or related field is required; a health professional (MD or nurse) with clinical training skills (pre-service and/or service clinical training) preferred.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience implementing and delivering technical assistance to maternal, newborn and child health programs in developing country settings.
Demonstrated expertise in program development and management of child survival and strong experience in immunization service delivery. program design and implementation required; must have experience facilitating training, supportive supervision.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Also ensure Child Safeguarding Risk Assessments are conducted for all programme activities.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
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