The Program Assistant will support the Program Coordinator to oversee daily program operations and coordination of Accelerating uptake of rotavirus vaccine project in Kano State, a project that aims to reduce diarrhea infection among children under five in high burden communities. He/she will collaborate with the other program teams to ensure seamless implementation of the project in Kano State. He/she will supervise and track program implementation and support stakeholders’ engagement to ensure that program implementation is harmonized and integrated in the state. He/she will also ensure adherence to TAConnects’ corporate and field office policies, donor regulations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Support the program coordinator and other teams in activity planning and implementation, program monitoring and evaluation, including pipeline analysis, and budget tracking, to ensure timely implementation of activities.
Support the efficiency and effectiveness of all project activities to guarantee the quality of service provision and alignment to relevant standards, including financial and programmatic oversight, and regular on-site supervisory visits.
Support robust stakeholders’ engagement that ensures synergy with other existing interventions and programs to foster sustainability and scalability, as well as ensure the state is in the driver's seat of the entire program management cycle from program design through implementation to evaluation.
Support the review of all programmatic and technical training plans to ensure the goals and objectives are clear, the target audience is identified, and a training module is prepared. Also, ensure all training reports as prepared, reviewed, and filed appropriately.
Support advocacy efforts to state government to commit more resources to immunization programs through budgetary allocations in the state Annual Operational Plan (AOP) and other funding streams.
Support the state and community-level demand creation through HCD-tailored SBCC interventions to promote the uptake of immunization and vaccines and leveraging on CHIPS, WDCs, and other community-level initiatives.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public administration, public health, Health Financing, Health Economics, social sciences, management or equivalent
Minimum 4 years of work experience, with at least 2 years related experience in core project management and providing program support in health-related programs, PHC systems, and enhancing PHC service delivery. Experience on a Health System Strengthening or RMNCAH+N project is an added advantage.
Strong program development/management background with analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions with keen attention to detail, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet demanding timelines.
Demonstrated ability to follow standard practices and procedures, receive general instructions and supervision on work progress, and make a significant contribution to end results with resourcefulness to identify, resolve problems, and make timely decisions.
Time management skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Adaptable to change, and flexible with duties and hours.
Ability to consistently meet multiple deadlines and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within Nigeria.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Hausa are required.

Supervision

The Program Assistant will report directly to Program Coordinator

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment

This will be for One (1) year with a possibility of extension depending on the availability of resources.