Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Job Vacancies

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world's poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Associate Director, Laboratory Systems & Services, Abuja

The objective of the ADLSS position is to provide overall leadership and management of the project laboratory systems and services ensuring coordinated implementation with the clinical, M&E, HSS and Community HIV/AIDS program to achieve project goals. The ADLSS shall be a big-picture strategic level senior position that effectively engages with government and partners to articulate issues affecting the lab system in Nigeria and sharing evidence to inform policy and practice. This position shall advance at all levels the synergy between the laboratory, clinical and other disciplines for timely quality care of the people. The ADLSS will continuously inspire others in the directorate to be creative in building effective and sustainable laboratory systems and services.

Management responsibility

Shall coach, supervise and appraise Senior Advisor and Advisors to provide coordinated quality technical assistance to field lab staff and implementing partners.
Shall be a member of the Project Director’s Forum and the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project management and performance

For job description, minimum qualification criteria and application process, please follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5295/job

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, Kwara

The success of the MSH-ProACT project depends largely on accurate, complete and timely reporting of achievements to PEPFAR/USAID. Achievement of set targets is of utmost importance. Hence, the objective of the M&E Specialist position is to provide technical leadership in the roll-out of MSH-ProACT M&E plan in the States integrating it with other health systems and generating strategic data for program management, reporting and documentation of best practices.

Spearhead the roll-out of MSH-ProACT M&E plan in line with PEPFAR and national reporting requirements.
Serve as member of the State Project Management Team responsible for overall project performance

For job description, minimum qualification criteria and application process, please follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5296/job

Technical Advisor, PLAN-Health, Akwa Ibom

The Technical Advisor will coordinate the MSH interventions in Akwa Ibom state and to represent the MSH PLAN-Health project in the state. Will be responsible for quarterly work plan for Akwa Ibom in coordination with the Abuja-based multi-functional teams and with Akwa Ibom partners and oversee implementation of the work plan in coordination with MFTs.

Participate in key stakeholder meetings in Akwa ibom, especially with public sector partners
Become conversant with PLAN-Health tools and approaches
Participate in PLAN-Health training activities such as:
Workshops
Technical assistance
Coaching/mentoring
Establish regular communication with Abuja-based team

The Technical Advisor also serves as a resource for identifying best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to institutional capacity building, and for disseminating this information both internally and externally. The Technical Advisor will exercise impeccable professional ethics, and will be aware of and adhere to MSH’sprocurement integrity standards in all activities.

For job description, minimum qualification criteria and application process, please follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5301/job

Senior Technical Officer, Finance, Abuja

The Senior Technical Officer Finance will work in a team led by a Technical Advisor to provide integrated technical assistance for the capacity building of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in transparent and effective financial management to improve their sustainability and program effectiveness. The STO will also support other PLAN-Health capacity building efforts in project management, grants & procurement management, proposal development and leadership and management in order to enable the partners to be more programmatically, institutionally and financially sustainable.

The Senior Technical Officer Finance position must have at least three years of working experience in financial accounting, preferably in the NGO sector. Good knowledge of the expectations and demands of USAID and other international donor agencies will be an added advantage. The STO is expected to have strong facilitation skills and be able to train staff of partner organizations

For job description, minimum qualification criteria and application process, please follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5300/job

Human Resources Assistant, Abuja

The HR Assistant will assist the Associate Director, Human Resources Management with interviews and hiring actions, ensuring completion of employee’s documentation and administration, complete administrative tasks related to all aspects of HR sections. She/he will be required to assist in preparing job advertisement and general correspondence, arrange and coordinate logistics support for selection and interview process and maintain personnel files. The HR assistant will service as the liaison between the state office and head office for HR related activities. He/she will perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Associate Director HRM.

For job description, minimum qualification criteria and application process, please follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5298/job

Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world's poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Associate Director, Laboratory Systems & Services, Abuja

The objective of the ADLSS position is to provide overall leadership and management of the project laboratory systems and services ensuring coordinated implementation with the clinical, M&E, HSS and Community HIV/AIDS program to achieve project goals. The ADLSS shall be a big-picture strategic level senior position that effectively engages with government and partners to articulate issues affecting the lab system in Nigeria and sharing evidence to inform policy and practice. This position shall advance at all levels the synergy between the laboratory, clinical and other disciplines for timely quality care of the people. The ADLSS will continuously inspire others in the directorate to be creative in building effective and sustainable laboratory systems and services.

Management responsibility

Shall coach, supervise and appraise Senior Advisor and Advisors to provide coordinated quality technical assistance to field lab staff and implementing partners.
Shall be a member of the Project Director’s Forum and the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project management and performance

For job description, minimum qualification criteria and application process, please follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5295/job

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, Kwara

The success of the MSH-ProACT project depends largely on accurate, complete and timely reporting of achievements to PEPFAR/USAID. Achievement of set targets is of utmost importance. Hence, the objective of the M&E Specialist position is to provide technical leadership in the roll-out of MSH-ProACT M&E plan in the States integrating it with other health systems and generating strategic data for program management, reporting and documentation of best practices.

Spearhead the roll-out of MSH-ProACT M&E plan in line with PEPFAR and national reporting requirements.
Serve as member of the State Project Management Team responsible for overall project performance

For job description, minimum qualification criteria and application process, please follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5296/job

Technical Advisor, PLAN-Health, Akwa Ibom

The Technical Advisor will coordinate the MSH interventions in Akwa Ibom state and to represent the MSH PLAN-Health project in the state. Will be responsible for quarterly work plan for Akwa Ibom in coordination with the Abuja-based multi-functional teams and with Akwa Ibom partners and oversee implementation of the work plan in coordination with MFTs.

Participate in key stakeholder meetings in Akwa ibom, especially with public sector partners
Become conversant with PLAN-Health tools and approaches
Participate in PLAN-Health training activities such as:
Workshops
Technical assistance
Coaching/mentoring
Establish regular communication with Abuja-based team

The Technical Advisor also serves as a resource for identifying best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to institutional capacity building, and for disseminating this information both internally and externally. The Technical Advisor will exercise impeccable professional ethics, and will be aware of and adhere to MSH’sprocurement integrity standards in all activities.

For job description, minimum qualification criteria and application process, please follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5301/job

Senior Technical Officer, Finance, Abuja

The Senior Technical Officer Finance will work in a team led by a Technical Advisor to provide integrated technical assistance for the capacity building of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in transparent and effective financial management to improve their sustainability and program effectiveness. The STO will also support other PLAN-Health capacity building efforts in project management, grants & procurement management, proposal development and leadership and management in order to enable the partners to be more programmatically, institutionally and financially sustainable.

The Senior Technical Officer Finance positionmust have at least three years of working experience in financial accounting, preferably in the NGO sector. Good knowledge of the expectations and demands of USAID and other international donor agencies will be an added advantage. The STO is expected to have strong facilitation skills and be able to train staff of partner organizations

For job description, minimum qualification criteria and application process, please follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5300/job

Human Resources Assistant, Abuja

The HR Assistant will assist the Associate Director, Human Resources Management with interviews and hiring actions, ensuring completion of employee’s documentation and administration, complete administrative tasks related to all aspects of HR sections. She/he will be required to assist in preparing job advertisement and general correspondence, arrange and coordinate logistics support for selection and interview process and maintain personnel files. The HR assistant will service as the liaison between the state office and head office for HR related activities. He/she will perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Associate Director HRM.

For job description, minimum qualification criteria and application process, please follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5298/job
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Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Recruitment

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization composed of more than 2,000 people from 73 nations.

Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.

MSH takes an integrated approach to building high-impact sustainable programs that address critical challenges in leadership, health systems management, health service delivery, human resources, and medicines. Wherever our partnerships succeed, the positive impact of good health has a ripple effect, contributing to the building of healthy nations.

MSH works collaboratively with health care policymakers, managers, providers, and the private sector to increase the efficacy, efficiency, and sustainability of health services by improving management systems, promoting access to services, and influencing public policy.

Health Systems Strengthening

Overall Responsibilities

The objective of the Health Systems Strengthening Advisor position is to provide leadership for building sufficient and sustained capacity at State and LGA levels in HIV/AIDS/TB multi-sectoral strategic planning and financing including related health sector-specific systems strengthening and monitoring for results.

Management responsibility

1. Member of the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project management and performance
2. Coach/mentor the state team leaders in provision of TA to state planning and financing processes.

Specific Responsibilities

* The advisor will facilitate strategy development and implementation to improve and sustain state and local government planning, financing and health and HIV/AIDS/TB resource management.
* Provide technical input in the development of an integrated MSH Pro-ACT project plan in collaboration with the Directors, Advisors and State Teams.
* Support the State Team Leaders build capacity of state and LGA management teams to undertake strategic and annual planning, resourcing and monitoring HIV/AIDS and TB programs.
* Assist state and local governments to build and support vibrant public-private partnerships for health and HIV/AIDS that promote participatory decision-making in key processes of state programs.
* Establish system and support state and local governments to map resources for HIV/AIDS and TB, budget resources according to priorities and evidence, monitor disbursements and budget performance.
* Work with the LMS PLAN-Health project and consultants to develop grantee CSOs organizational systems capacity to plan, manage and monitor small grants (governance boards, planning, budgeting, human resources management, grant management, M&E, proposal writing etc).
* Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep LMS senior management informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
* Document and publish best practices.

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Technical Officer- Quality Assurance

Qualifications

* Graduate degree in international public health, international development, public policy, public administration, management, social sciences or a related discipline.
* Nigeria-specific experience required.
* Ability to work as a member of a team, and to contribute to developing a new project in a dynamic environment.
* Proven programmatic, technical, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with professional colleagues in a broad range of indigenous governmental organizations and NGOs.
* Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications, teamwork and partnering abilities.
* Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Fluency in oral and written English required.
* Willingness to travel within Nigeria regularly and potentially outside Nigeria, as required.

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Technical Officer, Information Technology, Abuja

Overall Responsibilities

The Information Technology TO will work in a team lead by a Technical Advisor to provide integrated IT related technical assistance for the capacity building of CSO and government partners in strengthening their IT management system. The Information Services provide network and Internet access rights, and ensure Internet functionality.

Specific Responsibilities

The Information Technology Support Technician leads and coordinates information, technology support, and related activities. He or she provides initial training, and is the first line
support for all MSH Nigeria computer users. The Information Services provide network and Internet access rights, and ensure Internet functionality. Technician keeps the inventory of all equipment, maintains network documentation, and provides desktop support.
Serve as the focal point resource for IT activities within the MSH project offices in Nigeria, and act as primary liaison with the IS department staff in Arlington and in Boston to ensure that the office network is configured and maintained within the parameters established by the IT Support policy.

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a combination of relevant education and experience; A+ or Network+ certification preferred.
* Significant experience with network technologies, including local-area network (LAN) protocols, wide-area network (WAN) protocols, IP routing, DHCIP, DNS, TFTP, and WINS.
* Very strong Excel and database skills (Access, MySQL, SQL Server)
* Significant experience with network hardware, including routers, switches, hubs, and CSU/DSU.
* High degree of computer literacy, proficiency in IT infrastructure configuration, and demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications required. Knowledge of other commercial database applications, including SQL, and inventory control. Experience supporting accounting packages helpful.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
* Fluency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, with the ability to conduct business in English.
* Willingness and ability to travel within Nigeria and internationally, as needed.

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Finance and Admin Officer (FAO)

Qualifications

* University Degree in Business Management or accounting or equivalent certification from a Business Technical School.
* Minimum 3 years management experience with USAID funded project.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, especially Excel spreadsheets.
* Ability to use accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks)
* Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial “common sense”.
* Ability to create and monitor budgets.
* Understand the principals of adequate documentation and of audit and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.
* Advanced written and verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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Program Assistant, Abuja

Overall Responsibilities

The objective of the Program Assistant position is to link logistics with the technical program by supporting the Project Advisors and the Directors. He/She also takes responsibility for managing the project reception area and guests and also liaises with finance to manage project staff financial requisition system. Also this person will maintain a weekly electronic activity tracker. Maintain system for efficient communications with the project field offices, implementing State governments and Abuja partners (database of our partners/clients, telephone, cell phone, emails, physical add etc).

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Communication, Public Relations or a related field
* Proven programmatic, technical and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and take initiative.
* Ability to learn complex program procedures.
* Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
* Strong office and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment.
* Proven programmatic, technical and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants.
* Demonstrated ability in computer skills for word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office applications preferred); and Microsoft Outlook for management of mails and calendar

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Recruitment at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. MSH project, Program to build Leadership and Accountability in Nigeria’s Health system (PLAN-Health), which built upon the successes of the Leadership, Management and Sustainability Program’s Capacity Building Project (CB). With PLAN-Health, MSH is focusing on longer-term transformational capacity building that will support both Governmental and Civil Society Organizations to improve their governance, strengthen management systems, and build strong leadership and management skills to achieve results in slowing or halting the impact of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.

Position: Deputy Project Director, PLAN-Health

Overall Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Project Director, the Deputy Project Director (DPD) facilitates, oversees and coordinates overall PLAN-Health planning and implementation. Working with the Project Director and the Associate Director for Civil Society Organizations and the Associate Director for Public Sector Institutions, s/he promotes a unified strategic vision and ensures that program activities lead to achievement of program goals and objectives in a timely fashion. The Deputy Project Director, under the general direction of the Project Director, will coordinate all activities under the PLAN-Health project and have responsibility for the successful performance of the technical team. S/he will support the Project Director, and in his/her absence, serve as the official representative of the capacity building project and maintain communication between all relevant stakeholders. S/he and will interact productively and proactively with other MSH team members, USAID and other donor organizations, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector groups.

Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Project Director, the Deputy Project Director will:

- Adapt, implement, and oversee an annual project planning cycle that formulates comprehensive annual PLAN-Health project work plans and budgets in accordance with the project’s annual planning cycle.
- Assure integration of technical strategies and the overall operational strategy of the project.
- Direct/coordinate all technical and administrative operations under the PLAN-Health project in close collaboration with the Ads for Civil Society Organizations and for Public Sector Institutions.
- Contribute to, assure, monitor and evaluate the technical excellence of PLAN-Health capacity building interventions.
- Provide leadership for coordinating the various components of the PLAN-Health project in order to achieve smooth functioning and programmatic cohesiveness of the project.
- Provide support to the Project Director for all liaisons between USAID and other collaborating agencies on all technical matters related to the capacity building project.
- Coordinate the PLAN-Health input into the USAID annual COP process.
- Supervise the work and assess the performance of Associate Directors for Civil Society Organizations and for Public Sector Institutions.
- In collaboration with and through ADs, manage and supervise the PLAN-Health staff in the identification of all project activities required to achieve the expected outputs, outcome and goals; in the development of accurate activity profiles; in the recruitment of consultants; and in the oversight of the execution of all technical assistance provided to capacity building project clients.
- Work closely with the Project Director, Associate Director for M&E and the rest of the PLAN-Health Leadership team in developing and applying approaches and tools for effective project monitoring and evaluation.
- Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to, meeting with PLAN-Health staff on a regular basis to discuss issues, track work progress, provide guidance and support, and ensure consistent quality of work; conducting performance reviews; communicating, implementing and assuring adherence to MSH policies, guidelines and values; developing staff skills and knowledge; approving time sheets; and facilitating staff success whenever possible.
- Together with the Project Director, build and maintain good professional relationships with all stakeholders, providing reliable, high quality follow through on all obligations to stakeholders.
- Coordinate and identify with the project staff the training needs and opportunities to support the project.
- Support recruitment of high quality staff as required by the project and in keeping with project policies and procedures and local labor laws.
- Promote effective program learning, helping to ensure that lessons learned are disseminated to appropriate audiences.
- Support the Project Director to ensure timely submission of high quality reports as required by the donor and/or any other stakeholders.
- Other duties as required.

Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master's degree in education/ training in public health, international development, public administration, management, social sciences or a related field.
- Minimum of 12 years experience working with health programs in developing and transitioning countries and, preferably with an excellent understanding of the Nigeria Health sector.
- Significant senior-level work experience in institutional capacity building across the areas of financial management, human resources and strengthening leadership, proposal and grants development, and organizational development and strategic planning
- Significant experience in leading and managing technical teams.
- Experience in implementing and managing programs of similar magnitude and complexity.
- Excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
- Familiarity with, and understanding of, USAID administrative procedures.
- Proven ability to manage experienced staff with differing opinions and to harmonize their efforts.
- Willingness to travel within Nigeria regularly and potentially outside Nigeria, as required

Method of Application
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Application Due Date: 2011-12-16

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Jobs

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world's poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Job Title: Senior Program Officer, Taraba

Job ID: 12-4417

Center/Office: CHS - General

Project/Program: Nigeria/CUBS

Background Information

Management Sciences for Health's Community Based Support (CUBS) Project is aimed at improving the lives of children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in project state. The goal of this project is to deliver care and support activities to OVC as well as palliative care. Program intervention include care and support for children affected by HIV/AIDS, paediatric home-base care, gender, stigma and discrimination and program related data collection and analysis.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Senior Program Officer (SPO) will assist the Project’s Chief of Party (COP) in providing overall coordination of interventions for the Project in the State. The Senior Program Officer will manage all activities within the State and ensures coordination and collaboration with the State’s agencies and Commissioners as well as other implementing partners operating within the State.
• He/she will ensure the integration of project activities into a single strategic approach at the State, Local Government, and Community Levels. He/she will assist the COP in providing an oversight and technical direction to the State Team and collaborates with the Technical Advisor for OVC and M&E to ensure the appropriateness and quality of interventions. He or She is responsible for coordinating all project activities in the States under his jurisdiction.
• She/he will be the driving force in grantee capacity building and grants management and will work closely with the Technical Advisors to address capacity gaps within the grantees. He/she will support the M&E specialist with ensuring data about all project activities are collected and submitted to the head office.
• S/he will be responsible for ensuring that NGOs in the state are mobilized to provide quality services to OVC through adherence to national standards and other approved tools of the Federal Ministry

Qualifications

• Post graduate degree in public health, education, public administration or management, or a combination of equivalent relevant experience and education.
• Minimum of 6 years experience managing and engaged in health and education projects, Reproductive Health/Family Planning, or Maternal Child Health, or integrated health projects.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in at least one of the following areas: Child Survival; Reproductive Health/Family Planning, Maternal Child Health, Child survival/Immunization, Organizational Capacity Building, Quality Assurance, integrated health education, and Behaviour Change Communication.
• Demonstrated successful experience collaborating with community, local, and State-level partners.
• Understanding of US Government regulations and administrative procedures.

Application Deadline is November 4, 2011

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