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PROJECT OVERVIEW

The President’s Malaria Initiative for States (PMI-S) is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by the Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The goal of the project is to support the Government of Nigeria to deliver high quality malaria services in public and private health facilities and build capacity of stakeholders at the LGA, state, and national level to develop and implement effective policy that will lead to malaria control and elimination. The PMI-S Project will act as a resource and a catalyst to the MoH and state teams to help achieve the targets and goals agreed upon within the National Strategic Plan for Malaria 2021-2025. The project will focus at the state level primarily on improving service delivery of high quality prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for malaria. At state and national level the project will strengthen health systems and the governance of NMEP and SMEP members to effectively coordinate and roll out cross cutting areas of improvements to the health information system and advocacy, communication and social mobilization for malaria.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the overall supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA)-PMI, the Accountant will be responsible for assisting the state Senior Accountant/Finance Manager with safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of MSH and ultimately the U.S. Government or other donor against fraud, loss or misuse. The Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that any money expended in the field is done in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, MSH policy, and any cost principles imposed by the donor agency. The Accountant will be aware of, and adhere to, MSH’s Procurement Integrity standards in all activities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare payment vouchers.

• Properly code all transactions.

• Control and enter all expenses from the petty cash.

• Payment of expenses, including per diem and transport to participants during activities in the field.

• Prepare and control advances.

• Assure balances of unused portions of advances are deposited into the MSH account.

• Prepare deposit slips for cash to be deposited into the bank account.

• Reconcile advances, including review of receipts, coding of expenses on the general voucher and entering into QuickBooks.

• Maintain accounting files.

• Follow up on outstanding advances and assure timely reconciliation.

• Control consumption of project (petrol, electricity, water, telephone).

• Participate in the improvement of the accounting system and the system of internal control.

• Create all financial reports as requested by supervisor.

• Preparation and filing of forms for payments of taxes and social security.

• Other tasks as requested by supervisor.

• Ensure that payments are processed accurately, timely, and safely (to minimize MSH’s risk exposure).

• Ensure that treasury practices in country minimize MSH’s cash exposure.

• Ensure that entries are entered into financial system accurately and timely.

• Ensure that month and year-end accounting activities are done accurately and in compliance with MSH policies and procedures.

• Ensure that systems are in place in country to ensure that operations are managed and staff act in full compliance with local laws, adhere to contract/award and donor requirements, and comply with MSH policies and standard operating procedures.

• Systems are in place to ensure that appropriate staff members are aware of and understand laws, contract/award and donor requirements, and MSH policies and procedures.

• Monitor and ensure compliance.

• The responsibilities and duties are indicative only and are subject to change to meet the needs of the project, the organization and the donor

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of University Degree or HND in Accounting/Finance.

• Minimum of 3 years’ of post degree/HND experience in accounting/finance.

• Knowledge of US Government funded programs, regulations and requirements.

• Experience or understanding of key aspects of accounting.

• Experience with U.S. government projects helpful, but not mandatory.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets.

• Experience in the use of accounting software (QuickBooks preferred).

• Understanding of the basic tenets of Cash Control, Asset Management and Bank Reconciliation.

• Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial "common sense.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Verbal and written language skills in English required including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading and the ability to conduct business in English.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented outlook.

• Advanced reporting skills.

• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic mail along with data entry experience).

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Ability to work independently, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines.

• Ability to work in a team Extensive knowledge of USAID rules & regulations and Experience with U.S. government projects helpful.

• Understanding of the tenets of cash control and asset management, and must be able to complete timely and accurate account reconciliations.

• Ability to follow MSH and donor policies and procedures for procurement and documentation, and ensure adequate accounting documentation for a proper audit trail.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

The President’s Malaria Initiative for States (PMI-S) is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by the Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The goal of the project is to support the Government of Nigeria to deliver high quality malaria services in public and private health facilities and build capacity of stakeholders at the LGA, state, and national level to develop and implement effective policy that will lead to malaria control and elimination. The PMI-S Project will act as a resource and a catalyst to the MoH and state teams to help achieve the targets and goals agreed upon within the National Strategic Plan for Malaria 2021-2025. The project will focus at the state level primarily on improving service delivery of high quality prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for malaria. At state and national level the project will strengthen health systems and the governance of NMEP and SMEP members to effectively coordinate and roll out cross cutting areas of improvements to the health information system and advocacy, communication and social mobilization for malaria.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Malaria Technical Advisor is a member of the senior leadership team and will support the IDIQ at the central level and liaise with state teams to ensure quality technical service is provided to task orders as needed. The Senior Malaria Technical Advisor will be instrumental in the design, development, and management of malaria initiatives and will provide the technical and strategic leadership to stakeholders at every level of the health system.  The Senior Malaria Technical Advisor will supervise a team of technical advisors that will manage direct service delivery and cross cutting areas as needed in the project and will also serve as the Deputy Chief of Party for the project.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Collaborate with PMI-S senior management team to oversee the implementation of program activities at the federal and subnational levels.

• Lead the development and monitoring of the annual work plans and work closely with the COP to ensure that departmental work plans are implemented and monitored on a monthly and quarterly basis.  

• Lead development of quality technical deliverables and reports for submission to USAID and MOH.

• Participate in meetings with the Ministry of Health and USAID/ PMI to share progress, accomplishments, and challenges and ensure common understanding of current as well as future strategic direction with guidance of the COP.  

• Deputize for the COP and serve as acting COP in absence of the incumbent. Also, perform other duties as assigned by the COP. 

• Collaborate with the Chief of Party, Director of Finance and Administration, and Task Order Directors and the MSH Headquarters to allocate and utilize project resources in the most efficient way and ensure effective technical, budgeting and financial management.

• Lead a team of Senior Technical Advisors in both service delivery areas (prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and pharmaceutical management) and cross cutting areas (HMIS, HSS, Private Sector, and ACSM) to deliver quality malaria control and lead to elimination targets.

Vision and Technical Strategy

• Provide overall technical leadership and strategy for all technical areas as issued within the contract.

• Support health policy reform initiatives and processes at the NMEP and SMEPs to increase efficiencies and decrease the MoH’s reliance on externally funded consultants.

• Oversee improvements to coordination and harmonization at the national level and more effective service delivery at sub-national levels for malaria services focused on prevention and case management. Develop the scale-up of mentoring and supportive supervision programs at all levels of the health system as it relates to malaria control.

• Oversee initiatives at the MoH to evaluate, standardize, and institutionalize policy and control programs including scale up and pilot of interventions. This includes improvements to malaria diagnosis through RDTs and microscopy, and accurate treatment of both uncomplicated and severe cases of malaria using national treatment guidelines.

• Work with other USAID and donor funded projects and relevant sections within the MoH to ensure that cross cutting areas such as improvements to the HMIS, and ACSM are integrated with other health initiatives and adequately monitored and evaluated to show best practices and value for money.

• Offer guidance for public sector institutional development practices.

• Develop strategies to increase sensitivity to gender equity and female empowerment; accountable for ensuring that gender and capacity development activities are integrated into all project activities.

• Coordinate the project’s work with the private sector.

• Coordinate all consortium partners’ Technical Advisors and their supporting staff in country and globally.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in public health (preferred PhD or MD equivalent) in infectious diseases focused on malaria or other vector borne illnesses.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing and implementing complex health care service programs in developing countries in a senior management position. (Previous Deputy Chief of Party or Technical Director Experience preferred.)  Understanding of US Government policies and procedures, or of other donors, is a plus.

• Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, and interpersonal skills to ensure internal coherence among diverse team members and sub-partners, as well as external relations with the Ministry of Health, civil society, private sector and other stakeholders.

• Familiarity with the structure, systems and policies of the health sector in Nigeria or in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (a must).

• Demonstrated experience building capacity of government professionals (mentorship, coaching or other) to achieve results amidst challenges will be an added advantage

• Experience in public or private sector for malaria prevention and/ or case management services.

• Demonstrated success-achieving results in multiple malaria disciplines (e.g., LLIN distribution, malaria prevention, malaria in pregnancy, diagnosis, treatment of acute and severe malaria, academic or operational research in malaria).

• Experience in developing policy and harmonized approaches in a highly diverse population. 

• Strong communication skill to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the program and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

• Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.

• Advanced professional proficiency in English is required.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.