State Programme Officer

Specific Purpose of the job:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> The State\nCoordinator will lead engagement with CPs & PPMVs at the state<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>level\nthrough state ACPN, NAPPMED <\/span><\/span><\/span>and PCN teams ensuring that CPs & PPMVs\ninterest is at the forefront of<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>any<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>decision<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>made<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>on<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>the\nproject<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>to<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>strengthen<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>sustainability.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\u2022<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Facilitate efforts\nto improve CPs & PPMVs access to quality health commodity<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>by facilitating<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>engagement of<\/span><\/span> CPs & <\/span><\/span><\/span>PPMVs<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>networks<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>with<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>interested\nreputable<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>drug<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>suppliers.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\u2022<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Conduct training\nof CPs and PPMVs to utilize microcredit to improve their delivery<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>of products<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>and<\/span><\/span><\/span> services.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\u2022<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Work<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>with<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>PCN<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>to<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>ensure<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>PPMVs<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>are<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>branded<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>in<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>line<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>with<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>the<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>approved<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>guidelines<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>for <\/span><\/span>the<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>three\-Tiered<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Accreditation<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Programme.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\u2022<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Plan and conduct\ntraining programme<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>to build capacity\nof PPMVs to better manage<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>commodity<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>inventories and liaise with NAFDAC state\noffice in the conduct of post<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>marketing<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>surveillance.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Key Result Areas:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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1. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Facilitate the adoption of digital tools to enhance\ninventory management, reduce stockouts, and improve service quality: Percentage\nof PPMVs using digital tools for inventory management and customer engagement.<\/span>
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2. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Enhance PPMV capacity in entrepreneurship and business\nmanagement to grow sustainable small\- and medium\-scale businesses: Feedback and\nperformance improvement of PPMVs after training (e.g., increased profitability,\nbetter inventory management).<\/span>
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3. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Establish strategic partnerships and conduct market\nresearch to optimize operations: Documented success stories showcasing the\nimpact of partnerships and strategic initiatives.<\/span>
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4. Facilitate PPMVs' access to microcredit and\nfinancial resources to sustain and grow their businesses: Number of PPMVs who\nsuccessfully meet eligibility criteria for financing (Managed Credit).<\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
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Minimum of 5 years post\-NYSC experience in Nursing<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Strong understanding of the informal\n health sector (CPs and PPMVs) landscape and healthcare systems in Nigeria.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Familiarity with digital health tools\n and technology\-driven business solutions.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder\nengagement skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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