State Programme Officer

Specific Purpose of the job:

The State Coordinator will lead engagement with CPs & PPMVs at the state

level through state ACPN, NAPPMED

and PCN teams ensuring that CPs & PPMVs interest is at the forefront of

any

decision

made

on

the project

to

strengthen

sustainability.

Job

Summary:

•

Facilitate efforts to improve CPs & PPMVs access to quality health commodity

by facilitating

engagement of

CPs &

PPMVs

networks

with

interested reputable

drug

suppliers.

•

Conduct training of CPs and PPMVs to utilize microcredit to improve their delivery

of products

and

services.

•

Work

with

PCN

to

ensure

PPMVs

are

branded

in

line

with

the

approved

guidelines

for

the

three-Tiered

Accreditation

Programme.

•

Plan and conduct training programme

to build capacity of PPMVs to better manage

commodity

inventories and liaise with NAFDAC state office in the conduct of post

marketing

surveillance.

Key Result Areas:

Facilitate the adoption of digital tools to enhance inventory management, reduce stockouts, and improve service quality: Percentage of PPMVs using digital tools for inventory management and customer engagement.

Enhance PPMV capacity in entrepreneurship and business management to grow sustainable small- and medium-scale businesses: Feedback and performance improvement of PPMVs after training (e.g., increased profitability, better inventory management).

Establish strategic partnerships and conduct market research to optimize operations: Documented success stories showcasing the impact of partnerships and strategic initiatives.

1. Facilitate PPMVs' access to microcredit and financial resources to sustain and grow their businesses: Number of PPMVs who successfully meet eligibility criteria for financing (Managed Credit).

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years post-NYSC experience in Nursing
• Strong understanding of the informal health sector (CPs and PPMVs) landscape and healthcare systems in Nigeria.
• Familiarity with digital health tools and technology-driven business solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.