State Coordinator at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Coordinator

Job ID: R1660
Location: Katsina, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Overview

• The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the Global Fund (GF) Malaria project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners and leads to sustainable Malaria elimination efforts.
• S / he will spearhead coordination, implementation, and reporting of the GF Malaria project in the state and ensure optimal resource management of the project.
• S/he will serve as a member of the Project Management Team and will be responsible for overall project performance in the state of primary responsibility.

Responsibilities
Program Management:

• Take responsibility for all project requirements for planning, implementation, and reporting on state-level activities.
• Provide overall leadership and management of the project supported state’s malaria program including leading the development of state-specific work plan for the project.
• Take responsibility for the management of the state-specific budget, work plan, and all other resources, ensuring that the budget is implemented in strict compliance with MSH policy and the GF’s policy and procedures.
• Lead and provide oversight to quality assurance of state-level project implementation
• Contribute to the establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation, and reporting in collaboration with the M&E Specialist in the state that includes periodic analysis and reviews for evidence-based decision-making and program management.
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep the Project Senior Management Team informed of state activities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and as needed

Team Leadership and Coordination:

• Supervise project staff in the assigned state and manage their performance and development.
• Build a cohesive state team to implement the project with demonstrable team spirit
• Manage the state team to ensure that all project staff has the right orientation, enabling environment, and tools to deliver in their respective roles.
• Ensure cross-functional networking and learning amongst the project team and other partners/stakeholders in the state towards effective implementation of the project in the assigned state.
• Ensure that project staff complies with MSH policies and procedures relevant for the effective operations of the state office. For example, orientation training for new state-office staff should address relevant internal controls.

Stakeholder management:

• Liaise and network with relevant malaria partners and stakeholders in the state to strengthen coordination, integration, and resourcing of activities and promotion of a shared vision for malaria elimination in the state.
• Act as the primary liaison between MSH and the State Government (GoN) officials – SMEP, HMB, DPRS, LMCU, SMoH, LGA, Wards, etc. to facilitate information sharing and networking.
• Interact and communicate on behalf of MSH project leadership to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and government counterparts at the state level.
• Ensure the visibility and reputation of MSH among malaria program partners and the state government in assigned state
• In consultation with the Project Director, represent MSH at state-level meetings, relevant technical working committees as well as other partners ’/stakeholders’ forums in the state.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, Business Administration, or any other related field.
• A minimum of five years progressive experience in public health program management, working with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, project beneficiaries, and project staff.
• Strong technical leadership, with a health program and financial management background.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in the context of complex and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated management capacity in malaria programs with proven ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously in multiple locations.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in-service delivery and team-buildings skills; and,
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing GF-funded projects is strongly desirable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.