Team Lead, State At Technical Advice Connect LTD/GTE (TAConnect)

JOB DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK

Position Title: Team Lead, State

Job Cadre: Manager

Organization: TAConnect, Nigeria

No. of Positions: 2

Location: Kaduna, Yobe, Nigeria

The scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Team Lead, State to Technical Advice Connect LTD/GTE (TAConnect), a non-profit organization registered and based in Nigeria to bring innovative solutions to the provision of Technical Assistance (TA) services to states in Nigeria.

Job Description:

The Team Leads, State will lead the overall management of the technical, programmatic, and administrative activities to ensure successful implementation of TAConnect’ technical portfolio of RMNCH+N, PHC systems strengthening, and other related investments in Nigeria in Kaduna, Yobe, Rivers/Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. He/she will also provide both programmatic and technical oversight to ensure that project strategies and approaches are delivered in a coherent and coordinated way to meet program goals and objectives in a timely and efficient manner. He/she will also ensure adherence to TAConnects’ policies and donor regulations in the states.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of interventions in alignment with donor requirements and the project implementation plan.
• Build strong partnerships with the SPHCB, the state government and other key stakeholders to ensure the program is in line with government priorities and the successful implementation of the project.
• Work with the state’s team to assess activity progress to ensure that the project maintains close adherence to work plans and meets designated milestones, deliverables, and benchmarks.
• Provide strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the state programs.
• Lead, supervise, and provide mentorship and guidance to the state team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture to maximize performance to achieve project objectives.
• Review all programmatic and technical training plans to ensure the goals and objectives of the project are met clear.
• Lead the development and implementation of a robust monitoring and evaluation plan to assess the impact and effectiveness of interventions.
• Collaborate with partners to strengthen the coordination and integration of RMNCH activities at the state level.
• Lead the development of quarterly and monthly implementation plans for effective project implementation.
• Prepare and submit quality data and program reports.
• Deploy innovative tools for efficient program management of the project.
• Represent TAConnect at relevant state-level forums and meetings.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by the Technical Director

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field. A Master’s degree in public health or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years experience in public health, working experience in the areas of RMNCH, Nutrition, family planning, and HSS and in a large public health program, with extensive experience managing similar projects.
• Familiarity with the PHC system and Nigerian health sector with robust stakeholder management skills.
• Substantial experience working in various regions of Nigeria, including Northern states.
• Strong program management and technical background with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and in managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and in meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multidisciplinary team to meet project objectives across several thematic areas.
• Proven ability to communicate well with, motivate, guide, and direct all levels of staff.
• Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail with abilities to multitask and meet demanding timelines.
• Ability to travel within the state and occasionally to national or regional meetings.
• Time management skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Adaptable to change, and flexible with duties and hours.
• Ability to consistently meet multiple deadlines and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within Nigeria.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English. Fluency in Hausa may be an added advantage.
• Collaborate with the Technical Director/Strategic Engagement Director/ Finance, Admin, and Operations Director to ensure successful program implementation.

Supervision

The Team Leads, State will report to the Executive Director.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should apply by sending their updated Resume, and their Cover Letter detailing their interest in the position to hr@taconnect-ng.org using the Job Title “Team Leads, State” as the subject while specifying the state of choice.  All applications should be sent on or before 11:59 PM Nigerian Time, 11^th June 2024.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, early submission is advised. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.