- Company: Evidence Action
- Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
- Job type: Contract/Consultant
- Salary: Not specified
- Deadline: Not specified
About the role
Evidence Action is seeking a State Coordinator for Kaduna State to provide technical assistance to the state government for the rollout of the SQ-LNS (Super Nutritious Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement) program. This is a consultant position based in Kaduna, with periodic visits to Local Government Areas (LGAs) and health facilities as security allows. The role involves working closely with state officials to strengthen program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Program Planning: Coordinate with the state Ministry of Health and other departments on operational planning and implementation of the SQ-LNS program.
- Training: Organize the state and healthcare worker training cascade and support the development of state-specific training materials.
- Supply Chain: Support state officials in developing supply chain protocols, monitoring distribution to LGA warehouses, and coordinating quantification and forecasting of supplies.
- Community Engagement: Ensure the distribution of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials and coordinate community-level engagement workshops.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Collaborate with zonal MLE personnel to oversee independent monitoring and coverage surveys, and conduct periodic monitoring visits to LGAs and facilities.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in nutrition, public health, or child health programming, preferably with government or NGOs in Nigeria.
- Skills: Strong relationship-building and coordination skills with government officials. Effective communication in English and local languages. Ability to speak Hausa is required.
- Technical: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Experience with data tools (e.g., DHIS2) and monitoring and evaluation systems is preferable.
- Other: Experience in managing supply chains for nutrition commodities and facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops. Priority will be given to local residents of Kaduna State.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below.
