Project: Support to Nigeria, Niger, and Cameroon Cross-Border Strategy
Contract End Date: March 31, 2025
Reports to: State Manager & Program Manager
Direct Reports: LGA Cross-Border Coordination Consultants
Job Location: Nigeria – Any of the following states: Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno
Travel Requirements: Up to 75% within LGAs and border settlements

Role Overview

We are seeking a State Cross-Border Coordination Consultant to lead efforts aimed at halting poliovirus transmission across Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad. The consultant will provide technical assistance to state health agencies, facilitate cross-border collaborations, and enhance the quality of immunization campaigns and routine interventions, especially in high-risk border settlements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mapping Stakeholders and Border Populations

• Identify and map stakeholders, health facilities, cross-border points, and special populations.
• Conduct primary data collection and analysis on cross-border activities.
• Co-develop targeted solutions with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage of underserved populations.

2. Planning and Coordinating Health Interventions

• Act as the focal point for cross-border health initiatives in the state.
• Establish and strengthen cross-border coordination committees.
• Support the development of risk assessments, microplans, and context-specific intervention strategies.
• Monitor health intervention preparedness and implementation through tools like dashboards and checklists.

3. Implementing Synchronized Health Interventions

• Supervise vaccination campaigns and routine immunization sessions in collaboration with local health teams.
• Train vaccination teams on real-time data collection and gap identification.
• Participate in campaign evaluations and implement quality improvement plans.

4. Data Management and Reporting

• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Promote standardized tools for data collection and reporting in border areas.
• Provide weekly updates to the State Manager and Project Manager.
• Maintain proper documentation of all health intervention activities.

5. Leadership and Capacity Building

• Manage and mentor LGA consultants, providing feedback and on-the-job training.
• Review deliverables and administrative tasks, such as timesheets and expense requests.
• Address challenges through problem-solving sessions with team members.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 5–10 years in Primary Health Care, polio eradication, or routine immunization programs.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Hausa or any border-region language; knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Experience with digital data collection tools like KoboToolbox and ODK.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must reside in one of the listed states.
  • Experience in security-compromised or challenging environments.
  • Dual citizenship (Niger-Nigeria) or Niger residency is an added advantage.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Solina Health Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics under applicable laws.

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