Program Officer at HealthLearn

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