State Programme Officer

Specific Purpose of the job: The State
Coordinator will lead engagement with CPs & PPMVs at the state level
through state ACPN, NAPPMED and PCN teams ensuring that CPs & PPMVs
interest is at the forefront of any decision made on the
project to strengthen sustainability.

Job Summary:

•   Facilitate efforts
to improve CPs & PPMVs access to quality health commodity by facilitating     engagement of CPs & PPMVs networks with interested
reputable drug suppliers.

•    Conduct training
of CPs and PPMVs to utilize microcredit to improve their delivery of products         and   services.

•   Work with PCN to ensure PPMVs are branded in line with the approved guidelines for the three-Tiered Accreditation Programme.

•  Plan and conduct
training programme to build capacity
of PPMVs to better manage commodity inventories and liaise with NAFDAC state
office in the conduct of post marketing surveillance.

2.     Enhance PPMV capacity in entrepreneurship and business
management to grow sustainable small- and medium-scale businesses: Feedback and
performance improvement of PPMVs after training (e.g., increased profitability,
better inventory management).

3.     Establish strategic partnerships and conduct market
research to optimize operations: Documented success stories showcasing the
impact of partnerships and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years post-NYSC experience in Nursing
  
• Strong understanding of the informal
  health sector (CPs and PPMVs) landscape and healthcare systems in Nigeria.
  
• Familiarity with digital health tools
  and technology-driven business solutions.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder
  engagement skills.