State/TA Coordination Lead At Talent Lab 9 Openings

The ACCESS program aims to strengthen access to Family Planning (FP) and Comprehensive Post-Abortion Care (PAC) services through primary healthcare (PHC) systems. The project supports state and local governments in improving service delivery, coordination, and sustainability of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) programs in Nigeria.

Job Title: State/TA Coordination Lead

Cadre: Associate
Project: ACCESS SRH (Access to Comprehensive Care and Essential Support Services for Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: Akwa Ibom, Benue, Ekiti, Enugu, Kebbi, Ondo, Taraba, Zamfara
Duration: 12 months (renewable based on performance)

Position Summary

The State/TA Coordination Lead will serve as the focal point for coordinating the ACCESS project at the state level. The role involves strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, supervision of field teams, and alignment of project activities with government priorities. The successful candidate will work closely with the State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB), Local Government Areas (LGAs), and development partners to drive program ownership and impact.

Key Objectives

The State/TA Coordination Lead will work with national and state teams to:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for ACCESS implementation at the state level.

• Coordinate collaboration among government stakeholders, partners, and project field teams.

• Guide action planning, resource alignment, and performance tracking to achieve improved SRH outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Develop and maintain a stakeholder engagement map and relationship tracker.

• Build and sustain strong partnerships with SPHCB, LGA RH coordinators, PHC officers, and development partners.

• Convene regular (monthly and quarterly) coordination and review meetings.

• Serve as the primary liaison between state stakeholders and the SCIDaR central team.

2. Program Implementation Oversight

• Support LGA teams and SCIDaR officers in rolling out FP/PAC interventions.

• Monitor implementation timelines, identify challenges, and escalate issues to the central program team.

• Track logistics, resources, and implementation progress across supported facilities.

3. Reporting, Communication & Documentation

• Coordinate the preparation of high-quality program reports, including quarterly and activity summaries.

• Ensure timely submission of state-level updates to internal and external stakeholders.

• Document key engagements, success stories, and lessons learned.

4. Learning and Knowledge Sharing

• Promote continuous learning by documenting best practices and lessons from implementation.

• Support the organization of learning events, workshops, and seminars.

• Represent the ACCESS project in RMNCAH+N Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings and other relevant forums.

5. Organizational Support & Team Coordination

• Participate in regular technical sessions to identify challenges and co-develop solutions.

• Develop weekly work plans and travel schedules for approval by the Program Manager.

• Supervise program field officers and support staff to ensure timely delivery of tasks.

• Contribute to proposal development and other business development efforts as required.

Key Deliverables

• Timely and comprehensive stakeholder engagement reports.

• Approved state and LGA work plans with documented review meeting minutes.

• Technical Working Group and coordination meeting reports.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong coordination, facilitation, and diplomacy skills.

• In-depth understanding of Nigeria’s PHC structure and SRH program implementation.

• Proven analytical, process management, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively under minimal supervision.

• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship-building and stakeholder engagement.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Fluency in English (knowledge of local languages is an advantage).

• Demonstrated commitment to SCIDaR’s mission and values.

Education and Experience

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Development Studies, or a related field.

• Experience: 5–7 years of relevant experience in health systems strengthening, SRH, or program coordination in Nigeria.

• Previous experience working with SPHCBs, LGAs, and donor-funded health programs is highly desirable.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CVs to [email protected] on or before October 30, 2025.
Please indicate the position title and preferred location in the subject line of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.