Organization: Jhpiego (Johns Hopkins University Affiliate)
Job ID: 2026-7748
Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Abakaliki (Ebonyi)
Employment Status: Temporary Consultancy (12 Working Days)
Application Closing Date: Not Specified (Rolling Basis)
POSITION OVERVIEW
With Nigeria accounting for nearly 20% of global maternal and neonatal deaths, Jhpiego is providing critical technical assistance to the Government of Nigeria to bridge competency gaps in Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care (CEmONC). We are seeking highly qualified Neonatologists and Paediatricians to serve as Capacity Builders. You will lead on-site training and clinical mentoring for multidisciplinary teams at the LGA level, ensuring that birth asphyxia, neonatal sepsis, and prematurity—the leading causes of newborn death—are managed with the highest clinical standards.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Technical Instruction: Lead intensive on-site capacity building for teams of 8 healthcare workers (Doctors, Nurses, and Midwives).
- Clinical Mentorship: Conduct 6 days of hands-on follow-up mentoring to transition knowledge into bedside competence and confidence.
- Skills Standardization: Participate in virtual pre-training planning and standardization meetings.
- Assessment & Evaluation: Administer and analyze pre- and post-test assessments for all CEmONC training modules.
- Strategic Reporting: Deliver comprehensive training reports, including detailed score analysis, within 5 working days of task completion.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in post-training debrief meetings with key state stakeholders.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
- Degree: Fellowship in Paediatrics from a recognized postgraduate medical training institution (NPMCN, WAPCP, or equivalent).
- Licensing: Must possess a valid, up-to-date annual practicing license with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Experience & Skills
- Post-Fellowship Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience.
- Mentorship Track Record: Evidence of strong coaching, mentoring, and clinical facilitation skills.
- Analytical Ability: Strong communication and analytical skills, particularly in evaluating clinical performance data.
- Travel: Ability to travel up to 70% of the time to various health facilities within the designated work location.
- Language: Professional fluency in English. Working knowledge of Hausa is an added advantage (especially for Abuja-based roles).
CONSULTANCY DURATION (12 DAYS)
- On-site Training: 4 days
- Clinical Mentoring: 6 days
- Technical Reporting: 2 days
REMUNERATION
Jhpiego offers competitive consultancy rates and a comprehensive benefits package for the duration of the assignment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified consultants should apply via the Jhpiego careers portal.
Jhpiego is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Success Blueprint: Neonatologist / Paediatrician (CEmONC)
As a Post-Fellowship Consultant, your role with Jhpiego is that of a “Master Clinician.” You are being brought in to ensure that the “Neonatal” signal functions of CEmONC are performed flawlessly in low-resource settings.
1. Highlight “Signal Function” Mastery
While CEmONC covers 10 signal functions, as a Paediatrician, your focus is on the neonatal survival trio.
- The Strategy: Explicitly mention your mastery of Neonatal Resuscitation (Helping Babies Breathe), management of Neonatal Sepsis, and care for the Small/Preterm Baby (Kangaroo Mother Care).
- Pro-Tip: Discuss your experience in setting up or managing Special Care Baby Units (SCBU) or NICUs in resource-constrained environments.
2. The 6-Day Mentorship Focus
Jhpiego allocates more time to mentoring (6 days) than training (4 days).
- Success Factor: You must prove you can “coach” rather than just “lecture.”
- Action: In your application, highlight your experience in supervising House Officers, Residents, or Senior Nursing staff. Use keywords like “Bedside teaching,” “Case-based discussions,” and “Clinical simulation.”
3. Data-Driven Reporting
Consultants are required to provide “detailed and analysed” pre- and post-test scores.
- Technique: Showcase your analytical skills. If you have experience in clinical audits or research where you analyzed healthcare worker performance, mention it.
- Check: Mention your proficiency in Excel for data analysis and your ability to write “Comprehensive Technical Reports” for international donors.
4. Navigating the LGA Health Facility Context
You will be traveling 70% of the time to facilities across Ebonyi or the FCT.
- Context: These are likely General Hospitals or Comprehensive PHCs.
- Action: Highlight your adaptability. Show that you can maintain high clinical standards even when equipment is minimal, and that you can communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams (Nurses, Midwives, and Doctors).
5. Diplomacy and Advocacy
You will be participating in stakeholder debriefs.
- Strategy: Highlight your experience in Health Advocacy. Mention any past collaborations with the State Ministry of Health or Hospital Management Boards.
6. Final Application Checklist
- [ ] Fellowship Proof: Is your Fellowship (NPMCN/WACP) clearly stated with the date of award?
- [ ] License Check: Do you have your 2026 MDCN license ready for upload?
- [ ] Experience Count: Do you meet the 5-year post-fellowship requirement?
- [ ] Travel Availability: Ensure your current hospital/practice allows for the intensive 70% travel requirement of this 12-day assignment.
You are the technical authority ensuring every newborn has a chance at life. Apply with clinical rigor.