PRE-SERVICE AND ACCREDITATION SPECIALIST
JOB ID: 2012-1591
LOCATION: NG-
EXPERIENCE (YEARS): ..
POSTED DATE: 6/22/2012
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS JOB:
OVERVIEW:
The Pre-service and Accreditation Specialist will work with project leadership to enhance training for nurses and midwives in this
five-year, internationally funded project in Northern Nigeria. S/He will provide technical guidance to Colleges of Nursing and Schools of Health Technology in Northern Nigeria in order to enhance their educational offerings, thereby improving the skills and competencies of students and staff. S/He will also assist non-accredited schools within gaining accreditation from a recognized body. The Specialist will incorporate competency-based training techniques into institutional curriculum. S/He will lead the team in completing an analysis to identify core midwifery competencies needed, based on national needs and standards, and then review and develop curricula to integrate new midwifery competencies with didactic and clinical teaching. S/He will mentor the institutions’ staff to develop their capacity and coordinate the strengthening of faculty member and preceptor’s ability to deliver the new pre-service curricula. The Specialist will work closely with project leadership as well as the state Ministries of Health and other development partners to ensure harmonization of implementation efforts. www.nigerianbestforum.com
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical guidance and direction to ensure that the pre-service program is technically sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of the health system and donor
Provide technical guidance and develop or review curricula and teaching approaches, using proven training approaches and quality improvement methodologies
Provide training of trainers, follow-up support and support supervision as necessary for activities
Advise institutions on accreditation processes, and help them to achieve accreditation
Ensure the dissemination of revised curricula on midwifery education
Mentor twinning partner staff during training implementation
Work closely with external stakeholders, consultants and experts as required
Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including MOH officials, professional associations, in-service training organizations and other development programs for smooth implementation
Contribute to annual work planning, training plans and quarterly reports as needed
Work collaboratively with program team and headquarters staff to assure proper program and financial reporting, spending and compliance with program terms and conditions
Evaluate program progress against deliverables on a pre-determined basis
Promote and support the dissemination of the program’s best practices and lessons learned among the program team, key stakeholders, including the MOH, local partners, and donor
Ensure quality program implementation consistent with Nigeria’s national health guidelines
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Clinical degree with post-graduate training in public health
At least 7 years of senior-level management experience of complex health programs
At least 5 years of experience implementing public health training programs in Nigeria
Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills
Familiarity with preservice interventions and the accreditation process in Nigeria
Experience and understanding of the national Midwives Service Scheme (MSS)
Willingness to travel within Northern Nigeria
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
Fluent in written and spoken English
Nigerian nationals preferred
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DEADLINE: July 3, 2012.
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