Employment Opportunities at Palladium Group

Palladium Group: Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Data Analyst – Nigeria IHP, TO5

Job ID: req13310
Location: Sokoto

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks a Data Analyst for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 5 – Sokoto. The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 5  is to implement priority primary health interventions in Bauchi state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward level health systems. The objectives of the program are a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services b) improve access to PHC services; and c) increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 5 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state. USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities. The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.
• There are three openings for the Data Analyst position based in Sokoto State, Nigeria

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring, analysing, and reporting HMIS data.
• Analysis and troubleshoots HMIS user issues to implement a resolution or escalate the case to Pathways staff.
• Provides ongoing training and technical assistance to HMIS users via email, phone, and webcast, and on site as appropriate.
• Leads the development and implementation of data quality, management, and analysis plans.
• Provides on-site data quality assessment of LGA, health facilities, and others by assisting with implementation planning, including data entry process improvement.
• Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports, analysis, presentations, charts, graphs, and other documents as assigned.
• Performs data quality checks and monitors for gaps.
• Data Analyst reports to the MEL/HMIS Specialist, Sokoto State.

Required Qualifications

• The Data Analyst will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in M&E and MIS for health systems and healthcare provision. S/he must be familiar with the HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use. S/he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs.

Additional qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Information Management or related field.
• Minimum of 2 year of working in M&E / HMIS for public health.
• Experience in using NHMIS Tools and DHIS2.
• Competency in MS Word and Excel.
• Good oral and / or written communication skills.
• Experience in facilitation of training workshops and onsite mentoring of health workers.
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Operations Officer

Job ID: req13271
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports To: Senior Operations Manager

Project Overview and Role

• IHP is an integrated health program with an expanded effort with the Government of Nigeria (GON) to identify and support rapid scale-up of proven interventions through improvement of service delivery and strengthening of health systems.
• It will focus its support for service delivery in six intervention areas, family planning, malaria, routine immunization, nutrition, maternal/newborn health, and treatment of childhood pneumonia/diarrhoea.
• The Operations Officer (State) will work from the Abuja Country Office and provide operations support to the state offices.
• The Operations Officer (State) reports to the Senior Operations Manager and  is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations and logistics of the state program, including local and in-country travel, local vendor relationships, and event and meeting arrangements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Procurement and Contracts Management:

• In consultation with the project team, explore market and collect price quotations from suppliers and vendors.
• Collect necessary documents and information to process purchase orders, consultant agreements, letter agreements, subcontract/agreements and/or sub-grants.
• Keep up-to-date electronic database, documentation of necessary information and deliverables in the files of each consultant agreement, sub-agreement, contract, grant, vendor, etc.

Office Administrations and Logistics:

• Maintain appropriate and updated filing system for all project documents including procurement documents (Due Diligence forms, biodatas, hosting checklists; competitive quotations); field vouchers, approved budgets and purchase orders); and workshop/activity payments; checks.
• Assist in management of Field Office assets, premises, supplies, publications, facilities and logistic services as required.
• Administer regular maintenance of all office space and equipment including necessary insurances in place and processing of claims in case of loss.
• Serve as backup for administration of transportation for the office and staff for local and international travel.
• Maintain HR-related files, including monthly updating of leave time accrued/taken, ensuring medical insurance for staff.
• Maintain up-to-date record of all rent, service and utility contracts for the office and, administer prompt payment of rents, insurance, service and utility bills.
• Assist in performing project close out activities.
• Work with project team to calculate and submit cost share information, where applicable.
• As necessary, assist in financial audit. Maintain accurate and up-to-date operational, personnel, and other records as required by corporate management and/or Nigerian law.
• Work closely with Finance Officer for daily tasks and overall project management.

Asset Management:

• Manage expendable property
• Perform receiving function, record and tag all items
• Issue supplies and stationery to staff
• All other duties and tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized academic institution in Business or any related field or 4 years working in administration; MBA is an advantage.
• At least 4 years of administration experience with a good understanding of business operations and controls; experience with international organizations and USAID regulations an advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a developing country or similar environment.
• A minimum of 2 years of people management experience, including setting performance objectives, managing for results, giving and receiving feedback, performance evaluation and mentoring and coaching
• Proven competency in planning, organizing, and implementing operational activities.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Sound written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong supervision skills to ensure activities, schedules and progress are reviewed and monitored.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and motivating staff; a good understanding of performance management.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision making.
• Project Management expertise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyze financial reports
• Sound problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong management skills with ability to mentor, coach, lead, develop and evaluate staff
• Ability to work with a low level of supervision and as a part of a team when required
• Demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills including a high level of professional maturity is required.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Finance Officer

Job ID: req13268
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Project Overview and Role

• Nigeria Integrated Health Program is an integrated health program with an expanded effort with the Government of Nigeria (GON) to identify and support rapid scale-up of proven interventions through improvement of service delivery and strengthening of health systems.
• It will focus its support for service delivery in six intervention areas: family planning, malaria, routine immunization, nutrition, maternal/new born health, and treatment of childhood pneumonia/diarrhea. It has a strong emphasis on monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• This program will work closely with state-level government officials to support established state-level Health and Development Plans, build capacity, and promote ownership of interventions, systems, and results. S
• pecific interventions will need to be tailored to local contexts and will be fully developed at state and Local Government Area (LGA) levels. Through agreements with individual states, the program’s potential breadth is the entire country with an emphasis on the north.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Budget, Accounting and Financial Management:

• Ensure all finances are managed in alignment with the Nigerian government regulations, company and client’s financial policies and procedures.
• Liaise with project team in Field Office and HQ to prepare, review and revise project budgets and expenditure forecasts.
• Forecast project expenditures through field office, timely submit field cash requests and manage cash flows in field office.
• Communicate and follow up with relevant suppliers, consultants, vendors, contractors and staff with regards to invoices, payments, advances or finances.
• Reconcile and review invoices for payments. Ensure necessary review, deliverables, and approvals before issuing payments. Write checks and issue payments.
• Ensure applicable tax withholding and deductions are taken care of as per the Nigerian laws and regulations.
• Maintain up to date bank and petty cash account transaction records and supporting documentations.
• Record all financial transactions in the financial templates provided by HQ, accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Prepare, review and submit regular field vouchers and financial reports to HQ, as required.
• Collect bank statements for the bank accounts, review cash book, and reconcile the accounts.
• Review monthly financial reports and inform/update expenditure forecast/budget on regular basis.
• Prepare financial report as necessary and provide necessary financial support to the project.
• Process for applicable tax exemptions and VAT reimbursements during or after procurements in collaboration with the Nigeria Compliance Manager.
• Assist in end of year financial audit, as required.
• Work closely with the Operations Officer for daily tasks and project management.

Grants Management Support:

• Review recipients’ finance vouchers
• Process recipients’ invoices and payments.

Required Qualifications

• University Graduate in Financial Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or other relevant fields.
• 3 – 5 years of work experience in broader finance, accounts and operations management with an international organization and
• USG contracts experience preferred (including office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics);
• Able to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels;
• High level of computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel would be added advantage)
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times;
• Cross-functional team player;
• Results oriented and attention to detail;
• Proven experience in managing expenditures within budget.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: MEL / HMIS Specialist – IHP Nigeria, TO7

Job ID: req13309
Location: Abuja (FCT)

Project Overview and Role

• The Integrated Health Project (IHP) aims to strengthen local capacity and systems to contribute to reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality in target states, and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality primary healthcare.
• The HMIS Specialist shall be based at strategically located Local Government Health Authorities (LGHAs). This position will be based in Federal Capital Territory Nigeria.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates data collection at project states offices to monitor program development and ensure timely compilation and reporting of data, and leads activities to support HMIS strengthening at LGA level;
• Collaborates with other partnering implementers on alignment of data collection, analysis, and results reporting;
• Oversees the data migration and reconstruction efforts with the facility, LGAs, SMOH, and other stakeholders on the ground;
• Facilitates training surveys and ensures quality of data and data management activities at the facility level;
• Trains staff on database (HMIS) and answers questions related to the system.
• Reports to Senior M&E/HMIS Advisor at ACO and supervised by Senior MEL Manager

 Required Qualifications

• The HMIS Specialist will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in M&E and MIS for health systems and healthcare provision.
• S/he must be familiar with NHMIS / DHIS2, HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use.
• S/he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs.

Additional qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Demography, Biostatistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Information Management or related field. A Master’s Degree will be a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible for reporting health services data using standard tools and software. Familiarity with NHMIS and DHIS2 is required.
• Familiarity with USAID / International indicators and standard measurement tools in the areas of reproductive health/family planning, maternal and neonatal health and other relevant technical areas.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with relevant government partners, USAID, other Donors, and implementing partners.
• Good verbal, listening, writing, and intrapersonal skills essential for effective interaction among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities.
• Experience at organizing and facilitating systems strengthening, capacity development and mentoring processes
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Driver – IHP

Job ID: req13059
Locations: Arewa, Jega and Zuru – Kebbi

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium seeks three Drivers for the five-year, USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP) – Task Order 4 – Kebbi. The Driver positions will be in the following areas; Arewa, Jega and Zuru Embedded Office .
• The goal of IHP is to contribute to state-level reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support quality PHC services.
• The purpose of Task Order 4 is to implement priority primary health interventions in Bauchi state to strengthen the state government area (LGA), and ward level health systems.
• The objectives of the program are a) strengthen systems supporting primary health care (PHC) services b) improve access to PHC services; and c) increase quality of PHC services. Strong engagement and collaboration with state government is expected throughout the program.
• Task Order 4 will coordinate closely with other USAID activities and other development partner programs in the state. USAID will intentionally overlay this activity with other Mission programming to increase Government of Nigeria (GON) resources for PHC services, increase demand for PHC services, and improve access to essential commodities.
• The activity is expected to collaborate closely with those other implementing partners and will not undertake any activities already implemented by other USAID programs.
• The Driver is a full-time position to support the Nigeria Integrated Health Program staff in the safe transport of team members and deliveries. Under immediate supervision of the Logistics Assistant.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The driver will drive vehicles as directed, including transporting staff to the field, performing pickups and delivery tasks; responsible for routine vehicle maintenance, including inspecting the vehicle; noting damage, scratches, malfunctions, or problems and reporting any faults to senior driver; and ensuring vehicles are clean, well maintained, and road worthy at all times.
• They will compile trip reports for drivers and weekly log sheets and enter into the fuel consumption report; process monthly fuel requests and consolidate fuel liquidations for office vehicles
• S/he will ensure that self and all passengers are wearing seatbelts prior to departure, including those in the back seat.
• S/he will report any accidents involved while driving project vehicle to the police and appropriate authorities; ensure vehicle has all the required forms before starting a trip.
• S/he will act as administrative assistant, when not driving.
• S/he will perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Have an Ordinary National Diploma (OND);
• Be able to communicate in English language;
• Have a minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position within any reputable organization or within an international development project will be an added advantage;
• Understand the mechanics of vehicles as this will be advantageous;
• Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian road networks (with emphasis on Northern Nigeria)
• Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian driving codes and regulations
• Ability to drive and work long hours
• Familiar with the culture of the area.
• Familiar with the local terrain and routes and respond appropriately, in case of emergency.
• Knowledge and fluent understanding of Hausa language will be an added advantage

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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