Program Officer

Full Time4 weeks ago
Employment Information
General responsibilities:

The successful candidate will manage HealthLearn's course dissemination in Gombe. These activities will be carried out with some support and advice from a local partner organization.
Implement targeted facility-level outreach strategies
Collaborate with partner NGOs and state government to develop and test course models to improve uptake and impact of HealthLearn courses
Track time, costs, and results for various dissemination methods
Advise HealthLearn leadership on effective dissemination strategies
Serve as HealthLearn's liaison in Gombe State and other nearby states

Specific activities may include:

Collaborate with the state primary health care development agency on course dissemination and quality of care improvement activities (meet with officials, obtain approvals, etc.)
Conduct calls with facility focal persons to explain and promote the course
Organize in-person onboarding sessions for focal persons
Create and manage WhatsApp groups for course discussions and updates
Visit high-impact facilities for direct introductions to the course
Engage with professional associations and influential health worker groups
Partner with existing MCH programs to integrate the course into their initiatives
Design and implement solutions for reaching more health workers in Gombe State
Encourage health workers and leaders to adopt the evidence-based practices learned
Represent HealthLearn in state-level activities and meetings

Traits and background of the successful applicant:

Holds a relevant bachelor's degree, nursing degree, or CHEW/CHO diploma
Has 3-5 years of experience in the health sector, preferably in government or NGOs
Strong organizational and computer skills (Google Docs, Sheets)
Comfortable working remotely with supervision from leadership and local partner
Resident in Gombe State and able to arrange own transportation within and around Gombe
Represents HealthLearn well in meetings at SPHCDA and similar agencies
Good communication and interpersonal relationship skills