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Manager, Human Resources Planning and Management(3 years of relevant experience ONLY)

13-0026
Post Date	3/20/2013
Title	Manager, Human Resources Planning and Management
City	Abuja, Nigeria
Position Type	Direct Employment
Description	For over 30 years, in more than 90 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships. In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private-sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being. IntraHealth International is seeking a Manager, Human Resource Planning and Management to be based in Abuja, Nigeria. OVERVIEW Led by IntraHealth International, CapacityPlus is the USAID-funded global project uniquely focused on the health workforce needed to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Placing health workers at the center of every effort, CapacityPlus helps partner countries achieve significant progress in addressing the health worker crisis while also having global impact through alliances with multilateral organizations. In Nigeria, CapacityPlus provides a package of human resources for health (HRH) technical assistance responsive to the priorities of the Government of Nigeria. The overall goal of the CapacityPlus Nigeria program of support is to increase the availability of health workers to meet the priority health needs of underserved populations through sustainable and scalable HRH interventions. Implementation is targeted at both Federal and State levels through active engagement with a wide range of agencies, including Federal and State ministries of health, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, training institutions, and regulatory councils. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The CapacityPlus project is looking for a Manager, Human Resource (HR) Planning and Management to be the primary in-country lead for the project’s HR planning and Management activities at federal and state level. S/he, on behalf of CapacityPlus, will lead collaboration and engagement with federal and state ministries of health, key agencies and regulatory bodies to strengthen HR planning, management, leadership and partnership at national and sub-national levels. S/he will represent CapacityPlus on the national HRH Partners’ Forum, led by Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), and ensure continued project technical and administrative support to the forum. The Manager, HR Planning and Management will ensure continuity of project support and engagement to FMOH and selected focus states for the country-led development of state-level HRH strategies and plans, as well as the integration of CapacityPlus’ broader HRH activities within these at federal and state level (i.e. HRIS, PSE, and Retention). S/he will provide capacity building to each state, through existing mechanisms such as state HRH technical advisory committees or similar fora; help ensure HRH strategies and plans are fully integrated within State Strategic Health Development Plans (SSHDP) and are sufficiently detailed in line with available resources. S/he will also provide technical guidance to FMOH in driving forward the existing FMOH Leadership and Management Collaborating Center program including the HIV/AIDS Management and training in a local university. The Manager, HR Planning and Management will also lead the programming and dissemination of CapacityPlus’ Inservice Training (IST) Assessment findings and recommendations with USAID and PEPFAR implementing partners, identify potential strategies and areas for future USAID support for improving the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of IST. It is expected the HR Planning and Management Specialist will facilitate improved collaboration among implementing partners offering IST in HIV/AIDS in Nigeria and promote their alignment of IST with PSE and CPD programs. The Manager, Human Resource Planning and Management will report to the CapacityPlus Nigeria based project leader. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide HR Planning and Management support and engagement to FMOH, government agencies and selected focus states (three initially: Benue, Cross River and Nasarawa) • Coordinate the integration, programming and implementation of CapacityPlus’ portfolio of HRH technical support activities at state level in collaboration with federal and state ministries of health, as well as existing stakeholders and USAID Implementing Partners on the ground. • Facilitate the initiation and implementation of state-specific HRH situation analysis and a follow on HRH planning process in selected focus states, through the coordination of technical and consultant inputs • Collaborate with the FMOH and state-level Ministries of Health and provide strategic and technical guidance to help develop realistic HRH strategies and plans are fully integrated within State Strategic Health Development Plans (SSHDP) and • Provide technical input and support to FMOH for the combined Joint Annual Review (JAR) meeting and Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the HRH component of the National Strategic Health Development Plan (NSHDP) • Participate in regular National HRH Partners’ Forum meeting and provide advocacy and technical input on HR policy, planning, management and partnership issues, as well as provide guidance on HRH stakeholder leadership and partnership • Provide technical guidance to FMOH in the implementation of GoN led collaborating centers including the collaborating center on HIV/AIDS management and training. • Organize and facilitate a stakeholder dissemination meeting on the results of the IST Assessment. • Engage USAID, Implementing Partners, and stakeholders to identify strategies and further areas of support to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of IST and its integration into PSE and CPD programs. • Document lessons learned and best practices from the field application of project activities, particularly at state level. • Develop and maintain ongoing collaborative relationships and partnerships with key federal and state governments counterparts as well as other key implementing partners and stakeholders
Requirements	Recognized degree in Health, Social Sciences, Health Management, Public Administration or related discipline, preferably at Masters level with at least three (3) years of relevant experience in health systems strengthening and/or human resources for health. Demonstrated experience in human resource policy, planning, management and implementation. Extensive knowledge and working experience at state and LGA levels, including strategic planning and implementation. Experience of USAID and PEPFAR funded programs. Experience working with/within the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health or with/within the State Ministry of Health is preferable. • Strong interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills and team working • Solid communication and report writing skills Apply here : https://www6.ultirecruit.com/INT1028/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*CAB2CA6685B57A5F

Policy & Advocacy Specialist- Tanzania

Requisition Number	12-0085
Post Date	11/1/2012
Title	Policy & Advocacy Specialist
City	Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Position Type	Direct Employment
Description	For over 30 years, in more than 90 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships. In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private-sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being. IntraHealth International is seeking a Policy and Advocacy Specialist to be based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The Policy and Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for providing technical expertise to the anticipated OVC/HSS Project in Tanzania. S/he will engage in planning, managing, and implementing policy and advocacy activities to ensure that the project achieves its goal to improve OVC and child survival services at the facility and community levels across the country. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Assess in collaboration with the MOHSW and other stakeholders and the policy gaps/challenges that need advocacy and develop a strategy to address them • Develop an advocacy strategy, with a special focus on OVC and the social welfare workforce in Tanzania. • Provide technical assistance and other support for the activities of regional and local partners and help develop structures at district levels to increase the capacity of these partners to carry out advocacy. • Design and coordinate training events for local partners, and coordinate thematic research projects (including managing consultant researchers if needed). • Review current laws, Ministry of Health and provincial level polices, and institutional-specific policies and protocols, provider licensing requirements, guidelines on role of private sector and faith based care to determine policy gaps and prioritize policy changes as related to OVC care. • Identify key issues and constraints that can be overcome by policy, legislative or other initiatives, working in collaboration with MOH and provincial health agencies. • Develop short and long-rang plans and funding priorities with MOH and others to improve health care workers work environment. • Engage local authorities and stakeholders in public/private sectors in activities to create favorable policy and advocacy environments to support OVC and improve HR planning and management caregivers. • Ensure policy and advocacy components span stakeholders and activities from national, local, provincial and community (including civil society) levels through policy forums, policy analysis, and review of model policies in public/private sectors. • Assess stakeholder interest in addressing macroeconomic and political factors affecting OVC and the social welfare workforce in Tanzania. For requirements and application purposes click on the link below: https://www6.ultirecruit.com/INT1028/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*4476A30E8D9F380D

Senior Finance & Administration Manager

Requisition Number	13-0023
Post Date	3/13/2013
Title	Senior Finance & Administration Manager
City	Abuja, Nigeria
Position Type	Direct Employment
Description	For over 30 years, in more than 90 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships. In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private-sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being. IntraHealth International is seeking a Senior Finance and Administration Manager to be based in Abuja, Nigeria. Overview Led by IntraHealth International, CapacityPlus is the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded global project uniquely focused on the health workforce needed to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Placing health workers at the center of every effort, CapacityPlus helps partner countries achieve significant progress in addressing the health worker crisis while also having global impact through alliances with multilateral organizations. In Nigeria, CapacityPlus provides a package of human resources for health (HRH) technical assistance responsive to the priorities of the Government of Nigeria. CapacityPlus also supports interventions for Social Service Workforce Strengthening (SSWS). Primary Responsibilities The Senior Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for all financial activities for the CapacityPlus Nigeria office. S/he supports administration duties including recruitment and human resources for the Nigeria office. S/he supports financial management for other IntraHealth activities in Nigeria as needed. S/he works closely with the Nigeria technical and management team as well as IntraHealth Finance staff based in Chapel Hill, NC. The Senior Finance and Administration Manager reports to the CapacityPlus Nigeria Program and Technical Advisor. Essential Functions • Serves as the finance lead for all Nigeria accounting and budgeting activities • Approves all funds requests, field reports and other finance reporting submitted to Chapel Hill Finance Department. Ensures documentation is in compliance with IntraHealth policies and procedures as well as donor requirements. • Coordinates efforts to ensure that funds are managed efficiently and in accordance with IntraHealth and USAID policies as well as applicable country-specific laws and regulations • Ensures all financial transactions are allocated to the correct funding streams and sources are and in accordance with the approved workplan and USAID regulations. • Participates in problem-solving for the project on issues involving finances, forecasting and regulations • Advises senior management of significant variations from budgets and plans, recommends appropriate strategies to adjust for variations • Maintains bank accounts and provides internal controls as well as reviews bank reconciliations for all CapacityPlus Nigeria bank account • Manages local recruitment and human resources duties for all Nigeria –based staff including consultants • Oversees the Finance and Administration Officer and other field-based finance staff • Conducts special studies including PEPFAR annual Expenditure Analysis to analyze financial expenditures and submit reports to donors as requested • Maintains updated written standard operating procedures for field financial accounting • Ensures compliance with IntraHealth/CapacityPlus Nigeria Field Manual • Assists with annual field audit • Ensures cost share is collected, correctly documented and submitted for all CapacityPlus Nigeria activities
Requirements	Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ minimum accounting and/or auditing experience essential in an international environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior USAID experience. Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage. • Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work effectively in team-based environment, able to interact with international employees • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English  • Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office and proficiency using online financial systems and databases; experience with QuickBooks accounting software required If you fit the bill click or copy one of  the links below: https://www6.ultirecruit.com/INT1028/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*07226CEF3873BD00 https://www6.ultirecruit.com/INT1028/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*07226CEF3873BD00