Project Officer at RedAid Nigeria

RedAid Nigeria is a young local non-governmental organization, founded In 2018, which shares Its vision with DAHW Deutsche Lepra- und Tuberkulosehilfee. V. (in English: German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Association), a non-governmental organization based in Wurzburg, Germany, for a world In which no one Is deprived of his/her fundamental human rights due to leprosy, tuberculosis and other poverty-related conditions and the disabling consequences they bring. Since Its foundation the organisation successfully implements projects with the funds raised from local and international donors, Institutions and foundations.

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Enugu

Position Summary

• The candidate will support the field implementation of RAN’s TB REACH Wave 11 project which is a pilot implementation of integrated service delivery (ISD) for Tuberculosis (TB), Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
• The successful candidate will work closely with RAN staff, project staff, partners, and stakeholders to ensure the timely execution of project activities to achieve project objectives in rural, hard-to-reach areas of Delta and Edo states.
• The ideal candidate must be flexible and willing to travel at short notice to address urgent implementation issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Assistance and Capacity Building.
• Provide technical support to project staff and frontline healthcare workers to ensure adherence to guidelines and standard operating practices for integrated case-finding and management of TB, CAP, and COPD.
• Offer guidance to project staff across state, LGA, and community levels to ensure alignment with the project’s goals and objectives.
• Facilitate training, on-site supervision, and mentoring of frontline health workers on screening, diagnosis, and treatment protocols, including the use of digital tools (e.g., AI chest X-rays, Piko-6 and spirometry devices).
• Project Implementation.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of both facility- and community-based integrated active case-finding activities and care services for lung diseases.
• Oversee the collection, documentation, and analysis of data to monitor project performance and inform decision-making.
• Support the Sub-Recipient (SR) to ensure compliance with, and timely implementation of planned activities according to the project workplan.
• Conduct routine supervisory and monitoring visits to project LGAs to support field staff, and address implementation challenges that impact the project outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management
• Liaise with community leaders and gatekeepers to secure their buy-in, enhance community entry and participation, and promote utilization of health interventions.
• Collaborate with local, state, and national health agencies and authorities to align project activities with existing health programs and facilitate integration for sustainability beyond the project lifespan.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
• Ensure execution of routine project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans to track progress and assess outcomes.
• Prepare and submit regular reports, including reliable documentation of success stories, lessons learned and recommendations for scaling up ISD in Nigeria.
• Participate in project assessments and operational research to evaluate the impact of the pilot project and identify best practices.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
• Document lessons learned and best practices from the project implementation.
• Disseminate findings through reports, presentations, and diverse publications.
• Stay updated on current trends and issues in lung health and integrated service delivery by reviewing relevant literature and research.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned, aligned with the objectives of the Organization.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Public Health, or a related field (MB BS or a Master’s degree preferred. Advanced/Professional degrees such as a Fellowship is an advantage).

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Up to 3 years post-graduate experience in public health programs and/or project management, preferably with a focus on TB/HIV, Pneumonia, COPD or related respiratory conditions.
• Familiarity with the Nigerian healthcare systems and/or relevant experience with integrated disease programming or clinical implementation of integrated health services.
• Proven expertise in health systems strengthening, community engagement, and capacity building.
• Experience with digital data collection tools, and digital health devices is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel when the need arises.

Application Closing Date
12th February, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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