About the role:

The Advisor will lead the project’s strategy for strengthening lab networks and systems and for engaging private sector labs in ARM surveillance. The Advisor will work closely with Nigerian laboratories and government to develop approaches, tools and systems, update policies. The Advisor will work with the Microbiologist and other stakeholders to develop and implement subnational lab mentorship programs to strengthen human and institutional capacities of labs to participate in AMR data collection, sample testing, data reporting. The Advisor will work closely with Nigerian laboratories and OHSC as well as with the project director and other senior technical staff. The Advisor will work primarily with human health labs but also with animal health labs

QUALIFICATIONS

• A postgraduate degree in microbiology; laboratory systems, or another related subject; PhD and/or MD preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience working in public health in Nigeria.
• Extensive experience working with OH/AMR surveillance and labs in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHO AMR systems and practice standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language skills.

About the role:

The Project Director (PD) is responsible for leading, coordinating, and managing all activities for the Fleming Fund One Health project in Nigeria. The PD is responsible and accountable for the development, regular update and implementation of the country work plan and budget to ensure attainment of the program goals and objectives in line with the project’s mandate and approaches. The PD is the primary liaison between the project and the Fleming Fund, Mott MacDonald, Government counterparts, stakeholders, and other partners and grantees. The Project Director is accountable for the management of the project team and provides strategic and technical guidance and works closely with the assigned US-based Portfolio Manager, other project home office technical and operational staff, and other MSH projects in the country. The PD ensures the timely and quality delivery of project products and activities and supervises in-country project staff. The PD will draw on global best practices, MSH’s global support resources, and ensure that they and their staff contribute to MSH’s global learning and strategic thought leadership in global health security.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A postgraduate degree, MPH or master’s in another health-related subject; PhD and/or MD preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience working in public health in Nigeria. 10 years of progressively responsible experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working in the field of Global Health Security and One Health.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, and funding organizations.
• Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language skills.

About the role:

The One Health Surveillance Advisor (OHSA) will serve as the key technical expert and leader of the OH AMR surveillance systems strengthening as related to this project and will be responsible for developing and leading the OH AMR surveillance activities of the project. Under close supervision of the Project Director, the OH Surveillance Advisor will work closely with other project staff and experts to provide technical support in the development, modification, and implementation of a One Health (OH) approach to AMR surveillance, including but not limited to design, policies, strategies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures across OH stakeholders at federal and state levels for AMR data collection, reporting, analysis and use. The OSH Advisor will coordinate closely with the project AMR Advisor, Lab Systems advisor and Clinical Microbiologist to develop and integrate OH AMR surveillance into AMR Surveillance System (AMRSS) and Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS), and contribute to project learning and evidence generation to strengthen One Health systems of Nigeria to prepare for, detect, and respond to epidemics, pandemics, and Antimicrobial Resistance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A postgraduate degree in veterinary medicine or another related subject; PhD and/or MD preferred.
• A minimum of 7+ years of professional experience in the field of AMR surveillance.
• Significant experience working in the field of Global Health Security and One Health is required.
• Demonstrated experience in One Health/AMR.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language skills.
• Previous experience working in Nigeria, with government and non-government stakeholders in AMR surveillance.

About the role:

The Policy and Advocacy Advisor (“Advisor”) will serve as the key technical expert and leader on all components of the project related to political economy, economic analyses, and financial sustainability. Under close supervision of the Project Director, the Advisor will lead the following activities in support of AMR efforts: conduct a political economy analysis, analyze value for money, develop an economic investment case, and lead strategic advocacy to mobilize and sustain political and financial commitment. The Advisor will be instrumental in ensuring all components of the project are appropriately situated within existing political and economic contexts, that data is effectively informing policy development, and that AMR efforts financially sustainable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting health sector projects in Africa (preferably Nigeria) with an emphasis on health policy, advocacy, and financing. Relevant experience would include leading political economy analyses, policy research, investment cases, and domestic resource mobilization.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and management skills.
• Familiarity with the health stakeholder landscape in Nigeria, familiarity with the One Health landscape is a plus.
• Proven ability to effectively engage stakeholders across government, donors, civil society, and academia.
• Experience conducting economic evaluations and value for money assessments strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language skills.

About the role:

The M&E Senior Advisor will serve as the monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) technical expert and the developer and leader of the program’s MEL plan, ensuring the program conducts best MEL practices and engages and reports to the donor as outlined. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Provide technical leadership and support for AMR surveillance and data collection, management, and use.
• Lead and mentor the development and implementation of the project MEL plan and related systems, with a focus on using data to strengthen the project and for decision making; lead the design and implementation of evaluation studies and operational research as needed and/or in partnership with external consultant(s).
• Develop and facilitate the development of the project’s learning agenda. Bring a data-driven approach to supporting the project with knowledge management and learning activities; design and lead forums promoting data use, learning, and guided decision-making processes.
• Ensure the integration of surveillance systems and DHIS2. Ensure timely and complete reporting. Develop and track indicators, using DHIS2, surveillance platforms, and through dashboards and other compelling data visualizations according to the MEL plan and work plan. Lead the compilation, analysis, and documentation of results at output and outcome levels, and contribution to long-term health impact from the portfolio of MSH projects.
• Monitor and analyze progress towards annual work plans, expected outputs, including selecting and monitoring progress in meeting indicators. Coordinates the preparation of all quarterly progress reports, annual project report, inception report, ad-hoc technical reports, and success stories for the Fleming Fund/Mott MacDonald, in line with the required formats.
• Lead data quality assurance (DQA) processes and strengthens the capacity of other colleagues and stakeholders to conduct DQA activities.
• Promote and facilitate a culture of data use for decision making and adaptive management within the project. Lead and direct the preparation of routine project technical performance reviews, delegating responsibilities as needed.
• Build repository of learning products and ensure timely and targeted dissemination.
• Participate on behalf of the project in appropriate technical meetings and conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree and a minimum of 7+ years of progressively response experience in Public Health, Epidemiology, Disease Surveillance, Research Methods, Evaluation or related areas will be considered. Education focused on veterinary health will also be considered in conjunction with professional experience.
• Prior MEL experience and/or technical implementation experience on project(s) with focused subject area expertise in AMR, OneHealth, environmental health, human health, animal health, and/or global health security.
• Work experience in public health implementation and evaluation in Nigeria; experience working with diverse stakeholders is a plus.
• Significant experience designing and leading MEL to large, complex global health projects implemented in Nigeria and supervising MEL plans at the project level and managing MEL staff.
• Advanced evaluation and study design skills, including complexity-aware monitoring.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of the relevant data sources and platforms, including DHIS2 and surveillance platforms, including AMRIS. Familiarity with the national digital HMIS system. Understanding of and experience using HMIS databases (especially DHIS2) and understanding the value of interoperability.
• Skill in collaborating and ability to advocate and liaise with a diverse set of stakeholders for efficient and effective program implementation.,
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with strong conceptual and analytical skills.
• Excellent ability with Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint, Power BI, GIS, and statistical analysis and data collection and management applications:
  • Proven skills in at least one statistical package software for quantitative data analysis (SPSS, STATA, R, etc.).
  • Experience with at least one statistical package software for qualitative data analysis (Nvivo, Atlas.ti, Dedoose, etc).
  • Experience with designing and implementing electronic surveys is desirable: ODK, RedCap, etc.
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and solve problems using innovative, evidence-based solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Full proficiency in English, written and oral.

About the role:

The Advisor will lead the project’s strategy to strengthen public and private lab capacities in AMR diagnostics and sample testing, and in AMR data recording and reporting, as well as external quality assurance (EQA), especially at subnational levels. The Advisor will develop and oversee a mentorship strategy and be responsible for strengthening approaches, tools, SOPs and capacities of lab personnel. The Advisor will work closely with Nigerian laboratories and OHSC as well as with the project director and other senior technical staff. The Advisor will work primarily with human health labs but also with animal health labs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A postgraduate degree in microbiology; laboratory systems, or another related subject; PhD and/or MD preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience working in public health in Nigeria.
• Extensive experience working with OH/AMR surveillance and labs in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHO AMR systems and practice standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language skills.

Deadline: Not specified