Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Technical Officer (Anambra)

Overview


We are seeking a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Technical Advisor to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the design, implementation, and monitoring of integrated health service delivery programs.
The Advisor will focus on advancing SRHR, communicable diseases (e.g., HIV, TB, malaria), and strengthening the use of strategic information for decision-making and program improvement.
This strategic role requires an exceptional individual with professional expertise in multi-disease programming who can establish robust data systems, ensure evidence-based decision making, and support adaptive management approaches while maintaining rights-based monitoring frameworks.


Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:


Provide high-level technical guidance on SRHR, integrated service delivery, and communicable disease programming.
Ensure integration of SRHR and communicable disease services across health system levels and platforms.
Lead the development and adaptation of evidence-based tools, guidelines, and training materials.


Program Design & Implementation:


Support the design and implementation of innovative, client-centered, and gender-responsive interventions.
Collaborate with consortium organizations, partners and program teams to ensure technical quality and alignment with national and global standards.
Contribute to work planning, budgeting, and reporting processes.


Strategic Information & Learning:


Lead the state-level development and use of strategic information systems to monitor program performance and outcomes aligned with country office/national health strategies, donor requirements, and international reporting standards Finish 
Design rights-based monitoring approaches that track equity, non-discrimination, and human rights indicators alongside health outcomes
Promote data-driven decision-making and adaptive learning across project teams.
Support the generation and dissemination of knowledge products, including success stories, technical briefs, and peer-reviewed publications.


 Multi-Disease Data Management and Integration:


Oversee development of integrated health information systems that support real-time program monitoring across disease areas
Establish data interoperability standards and protocols for seamless information sharing between SRHR and communicable disease programs
Coordinate with existing national health information systems, databases, surveillance systems, and routine health data platforms
Implement automated data quality checks and validation procedures across multiple data sources
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations while facilitating evidence-based program management


Capacity Strengthening:


Build the capacity of national and sub-national stakeholders, including government counterparts and implementing partners, in SRHR and integrated service delivery.
Facilitate training, mentoring, and supportive supervision for health workers and program staff.
Lead development of comprehensive MEAL training curricula covering integrated programming approaches,
Mentor emerging M&E professionals and support South-South learning exchanges


Partnerships & Representation:


Represent Jhpiego in technical working groups, donor meetings, and stakeholder forums.
Foster strong relationships with government agencies, donors, civil society, and academic institutions.


Strategic Reporting and Evidence Utilization:


Prepare comprehensive reports for different stakeholders
Lead presentation of findings to high-level state government officials, donor representatives, and technical working groups
Facilitate regular data utilization workshops and evidence-based program review meetings
Ensure timely submission of high-quality data and reports to Jhpiego and relevant stakeholders.
Participate in supportive supervision, DQAs, and virtual/physical data review meetings.


Required Qualifications


Advanced Degree in Public Health, Social Science, Development Studies, Epidemiology, Nursing, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in SRHR, HIV, or integrated health programming in low-resource settings and progressive experience in strategic information, monitoring and evaluation, and data use for program improvement.
Extensive experience with both SRHR and communicable disease MEAL systems and indicators including designing and implementing digital health or data visualization tools
Familiarity with Nigeria’s national health policies and SRHR frameworks and strong understanding of health systems, gender equity, and rights-based approaches to health.
Proven experience working with government, donors (e.g., former USAID, Global Fund, FCDO, BMGF etc), and implementing partners.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and writing skills.
Fluency in English (written and verbal) – essential
Working Knowledge of the language of any of the locations is an asset


Working Conditions:


Position based in one of the states listed above with regular travel to supported facilities and communities (up to 50% travel time)
Extended field visits to rural communities and health facilities for data collection and supervision
Participation in state-level meetings requiring professional presentation and representation.