State Coordinator, Kebbi State, REACH Malaria at PATH

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.
• Lead operationalization of the PMI REACH Malaria project states’ malaria plan.
• Take responsibility for all task requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities.
• Liaise and network with relevant malaria partners and stakeholders in the state to strengthen coordination, integration and resourcing of activities and promotion of a shared vision for malaria elimination in the state.
• Interact and communicate on behalf of the PMI REACH Malaria project to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and with government counterparts at state level.
• Lead and provide oversight to quality assurance of state level activity implementation.
• Contribute to the establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the M&E Manager that includes periodic analyses and review for evidence-based decision-making and program management.
• Take responsibility for management of the state malaria budget and all other resources under the direction of the Chief of Party and DFA.
• Supervise staff and manage staff performance and development.
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep the Project Senior Management Team informed of state activities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and as needed.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Master’s degree in public health, international development, or another health-related field.
• Demonstrated a minimum of five years progressive experience in public health and working with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, project beneficiaries and project staff.
• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background.
• Ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in a context of complex and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated management capacity in coordinating public health programs at state level with proven ability to oversee multiple activities/projects simultaneously in multiple locations. Experience in malaria programming is strongly preferred.
• Contribute technical expertise in relevant subnational TWGs and provide input on standard operating procedures and guidelines for project implementations.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in-service delivery and team-building skills.
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.
• Professional proficiency in English required.