Pro-Health International was founded in 1991 by four medical professionals: Drs. Mark Umoh, Efem Iyeme, Owido Udofia, and Iko Ibanga, who were concerned about taking free, quality healthcare to rural communities in Africa where easy access to healthcare was a challenge. For Iko Ibanga, Pro-Health International was a culmination of past desires and experiences. During the Nigerian civil war, malnourished, impoverished and sick refugees passed through his hometown of Uruk Uso in a steady stream and x year old Iko sought to alleviate their suffering. At every opportunity, he would gather bits and pieces of food that were available in the house and share with the refugees. His mother usually reprimanded him for giving out too much food, but Iko always sought to do more. He determined that he would grow up to become a doctor and treat people for free. As a medical intern, Iko Ibanga recalls a patient who could not pay his bills and was detained in the hospital. While trying to negotiate the release of this patient, a fellow doctor said to him, “If it bothers you so much, why don’t you go out there and treat them for free?” These words kept him awake all night and his childhood desires re-surfaced. This desire was heightened when he met Dr. Bob Schoffstall, an American missionary and general surgeon, who inspired and encouraged him to volunteer on his first medical mission. Dr. Ibanga’s experiences influenced him to start an organization that would deliver quality healthcare in rural areas without cost to the recipients. The organization would also encourage Nigerian healthcare professionals to provide healthcare services voluntarily. The heart of Pro-Health International’s work is to bring quality healthcare to the communities where easy access to healthcare is a challenge. Majority of these communities are located in rural areas. The lack of access to healthcare, either through hard-to-navigate geographical terrains, lack of facilities, finances or knowledge of their need for proper healthcare, contributes significantly to the poor health indices recorded in many African communities. Since inception, Pro-Health International has grown into an international family of over 3000 volunteer healthcare professionals fulfilling the vision to improve the health of Africa’s people – especially those who live in the rural areas – at little or no cost to the recipients, and with the love of Christ. Pro-Health International has come a long way from its first 3-day healthcare outreach where 3 doctors saw 300 patients and carried out 15 surgeries. We have grown from 2-3 medical missions annually to executing about 25 medical missions yearly in Nigeria and Africa.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Project Management
The IRPHENPlus Project
- IRPHENPlus is a United States Centre for Disease Control-funded Global Health Security project to support the implementation of the IHR (2005) in Nigeria. The project aims to build systems and the capacities of the competent authorities in the Nigerian Health Surveillance System, (as defined by the National Action Plan for Health Security) to build critical capacities towards the achievement of national and regional health security.
- IRPHEN works with The Federal Ministry of Health (specifically the Port Health Services Division) and the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (Nigeria’s National Public Health Institute) to support the design and implementation of strategies across key areas of Global Health Security such as Surveillance and Reporting, Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, Point of Entry and Linking Public Health to Security.
Role Summary
- In the current year IRPHENPlusproject is focused on improving surveillance, preparedness, and response to public health emergencies at the sub-national level specifically in 4 states Ebonyi, FCT, Ondo, and Sokoto State.
- The National Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of project deliverables, leading project planning, budgeting, action plans, and monitoring processes. S/he will ensure that the project activities are implemented in a timely and efficient manner.
Description of Duties
- Coordinate, organize, and provide technical inputs to project technical meetings, events, reviews, site visits, workshops, seminars, trainings, etc.
- Monitor the performance of contractors.
- Monitor bottlenecks and problems in project implementation, and propose action as required.
- Prepare inputs to report and compile project reports as required (monthly reports, quarterly reports, donor reports, final report).
- Draft and/or provide inputs to technical documents such as Progress reports, Final report, meeting minutes, proposals, correspondences, notes, briefs, and other materials and documentation.
- Ensure close contact with relevant technical consultants and experts.
- Monitor progress towards overall project results through supporting regular review of activities and results at the country level, and through encouraging regular collection of data as indicated in the monitoring and results framework.
- Develop a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation Framework
- Undertake periodic project reviews and visits to support strategic planning, monitor progress of the activities and results, promote knowledge-sharing and enhance advocacy work.
- Provide general administrative and logistical support to the project management for conducting project activities.
- Responsible for submitting activity reports, meeting minutes, and financial reports regularly to the SPM.
Requirements / Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:
- Essential: Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Database Management or Public Health from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Desirable: Field epidemiology training is an added advantage
Experience:
- Essential: At least ten years’ related experience,with Nigeria’s surveillance system or Monitoring and Evaluation or Field researchat the national and state levels, quantitative epidemiology and the implementation of public health surveillance, outbreak investigation, and response.
- Desirable: Experience working with SORMAS tool or any other surveillance tool. Experience in managing surveillance data at the LGA or state level Skills.
Skills:
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and Epi info or SPSS.
- Strong data collection, analysis, and report writing skills required.
- Ability to work independently, think analytically, and take initiative in solving problems.
- Ability to communicate technical issues effectively.
- Good verbal communication skills in the local language of the state of assignment and working knowledge of English.
- A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with groups of diverse backgrounds.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover Letter along with their Resume / CV as one document to: prohealthcareers1@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
- This job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
- “Pro-Health International is an equal–opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.