Requisition ID: req41944
Job Title: HeRON Manager - Damaturu
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Damaturu, Nigeria
Job Description
HeRON Project Overview
USAID/FCDO Health Resilience of Northeast Nigeria (HeRON) Service delivery project in Borno and Yobe states supports delivery of quality integrated primary healthcare, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health services, to improve evidence-based decision making, accountability at all levels of service delivery.
IRC leads a consortium of humanitarian and development implementing partners (Action Against Hunger – AAH/ACF, Society for Family Health Nigeria). The Project team is working work alongside states and local government authorities, strengthening their capacity to effectively deliver quality integrated primary healthcare, reproductive, maternal, and newborn and child health and nutrition services.
Scope of Work
The HeRoN project manager will report to the HeRoN senior project Manager. S/he will be responsible for working with the Yobe State ministries, departments and agencies and local government health authorities to ensure implementation of HeRoN health system strengthening approaches and initiatives is in line with the States Strategic health plans and Health Sector priorities. Maintain collaborative working relationships established among key government officials, The position requires experience working with government health care system, Experience of working in partnership with or directly with the Ministry of Health, Ability to plan and collaborate with States &LGAs, and an Ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders for collaboration, coordination, and consultation. S/he will work collaboratively with program managers from other HeRON implementing partners (AAH and SFH) to achieve harmonize concept, approaches and capacity buildings at states and LGA levels.
Major Responsibilities
Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy
The HeRoN project Manager will report to the HeRON Senior Project Manager, he/she is the focal point for IRC’s HeRON program implementation at the facility and LGA level in the state of assignment and will directly supervise a team of Senior capacity building officers and other project field staff.
The HeRON project Manager will coordinate with the state’s ministry of health to ensure activities implemented align to Government needs, plans and priorities, and in compliance with donor guidelines.
He/she will collaborate with the facility staffs, local Government health authority and community structures to identify gaps in quality health care service delivery and take the necessary steps to address those gaps.
S/he provides technical support to the LGA and states in planning, implementing, and monitoring of high impact interventions and provides technical support and mentoring to the actualization of health system strengthening initiatives
Participate in the development of HeRoN field implementation work plans, budgets, and track the implementation of the plans at the health facility, LGA and state levels to improve the delivery of basic health package at the facility level.
Work with the state and LGA to carry out joint integrated supportive supervision adopting the existing National ISS tools, design action plan based on the findings of the ISS, follow up and provide technical guidance to the implementation of the plans
Organize regular review meetings with the LGA and state to discuss successes, challenges and design roadmaps for sustainability and impact. Work with community-based organizations at the communities of intervention to improve community and social accountability through enhancing functionality of community structures (WDCs, CHIPs) to provide oversight to the health facility activities.
Work in close coordination with the HeRON governance manager to track effective implementation of the PDIA approach and organizational development plans. Coordinates with the Consortium leadership to regularly review and track progress of the engagement and sustainability plans
Conduct regular reviews of project implementation with the senior capacity building officers to track progress against set targets and deliverables.
Coordinate with other IRC departments to respond to acute emergency needs as approved by the donors and collaborate with other USAID funded partners to maximize effective use of resources within the state of assignment.
Monitor, review the performance of the senior capacity building officers and organize meetings and provide mentoring to ensure their organizational set targets and objectives are met contributing to the overall client’s quality of care.
Monitor the purchase and use of materials, equipment, and supplies. Identify opportunities for program development and coordinates with other actors and technical working groups.
Perform any other relevant task as directed by the supervisor.
Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development:
Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of Heron Adamawa team members in relevant technical and management competencies.
Develop and implement remote management capacity-building approaches to build the strengths of his/her team.
Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to perform successfully in their positions.
Approve and manage all time, attendance, and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.
Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least monthly.
Provide a measurable development plan, including on-the-job learning to strengthen technical capacity, exchange knowledge within the team, and provide guidance on career paths.
As required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these per the National Staff Employment Policies.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to perform successfully in their positions.
Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate.
Adhere to and act per the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures and communicate a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations through words and examples.
Key Working Relationships
Line Manager: HeRoN Senior Project Manager
Dotted line/ Technical Reporting: Senior Consortium Manager
Position directly Supervises: Senior capacity building officers, Other Project Field Staff in the State of assignment
Key Internal Contacts: IRC’s Technical Coordinators (Health, Nutrition, EH/WASH), HeRON M&E, HeRON Consortium Managers (Health Governance & Pharmacy), HeRON Deputy Team Leader, Supply Chain, Consortium Finance.
Key External Contacts:
HeRON Implementing partners: AAH & SFH (Program managers). Ministry of Health, HeRON Technical Staff seconded to MoH, Health Facility staffs, LGHA, Community Leaders and Members and other USAID funded partners in the State of assignment.
Qualifications
Graduate Health professional (Nurse, Clinical or Medical Officer), or any other relevant health related field with public health/system strengthening and Governance background.
Post-graduate training in public health, added advantage
Masters’ in public health added advantage
Work Experience:
Minimum 5 years of professional experience, of which substantial experience (2-3 years) in health system strengthening, or in humanitarian/development settings
Previous experience in similar role and responsibilities preferred
Experience in local governance, social accountability, public administration, institutional development, public-sector capacity building or related technical areas highly desirable.
Knowledge and understanding of governance in service delivery, particularly in health, highly recommended
Previous work experience with INGO, especially with project planning and reports writing, is an added advantage
Experience working with USAID program fundings
Have experience in general management (including financial and budget management, logistics management, etc.)
Familiarity/ knowledge of operational contexts (Damaturu)
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
Background in situation analysis, Health System strengthening, health assessments M&E and program implementation.
Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
Flexible, diplomatic and have ability and willingness live and work under pressure of workloads
A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity, proactive and able to work under stress as the situation may dictate
Languages: English. Knowledge of local languages is added advantage.
Computer/Other Tech Requirements:
Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to Travel: 30 % of time
Standards of Professional Conduct The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Working Environment: This position is based at IRC field offices (Damaturu)
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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