John Snow, Incorporated (JSI) Ongoing Employment Opportunities

John Snow, Incorporated (JSI) – We are public health care and health systems consultants and researchers driven by a passion to improve health services and health outcomes for all.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Request for Photography Services for the Dissemination of WHO COVID-19 Microplanning Guidance and Training Materials (October 18th)

Location: Nigeria
Period of Performance: October 18th – 19th, 2023

Background to the Project

• The USAID-funded project, MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE), works in partnership with the Nigerian government to increase the capabilities of the health system, at national and subnational levels of the Health System of Ministry of health Nigeria Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI).
• The project seeks to address the barriers to reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children with life-saving vaccines and other health services.
• M-RITE is working closely with the Nigeria National Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) and COVID Vaccination ramp up in the five focal States of Bayelsa, Edo, Imo, Jigawa, and Lagos, the Government of Nigeria and other routine immunization implementing partners.

Current Status of the Activity

• In November 2021, JSI Research & Training institute, Incorporated (JSI) supported World Health Organization (WHO) with technical writing and overall support to release an interim Guidance on Operational Microplanning for COVID-19 Vaccination.
• The guidance provided a ‘conceptual framework’ for COVID-19 vaccination microplanning at the sub-national level, including an eight-step process and standardized tools and procedures.
• Subsequently, a review of the guidance on, 1) Relevance and replicability of the COVID-19 vaccination strategies and tools in the existing microplanning guidance. 2) Vaccination rollout experiences in countries in order to gain deeper insight has since led to the an updated, expanded and refined version of the WHO COVID-19 microplanning guidance.
• In May 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a revised version of the guidelines  with technical writing and overall support from JSI.
• JSI is now organizing a launch event for key Routine Immunization stakeholders on the guidance and a two-day in-person microplanning training for SMOH, SPHCDA, and Local Government Area Immunization, Routine Immunization professionals, and Monitoring & Evaluation officers.

General Objective of the Assignment

• The overall objective of this assignment is to document the launch and training of the WHO COVID-19 microplanning guidance and training materials

The Assignment

• Take high resolution photos/ images of the entire proceedings.
• Capture the events on video.
• Create short video of highlights of the events.

Expected Outputs / Deliverables:

• High resolution images, short videos and full video of the launch proceedings.

Supervision:

• The photographer-videographer will be supervised by the M-RITE Snr SBC Advisor.

Requirement / Evaluation Criteria
Bidders are expected to submit properly signed financial bid with company’s letter head paper (N.B The Financial bids must be in NGN).

• Cost
• Delivery Period
• Validity period of quote
• Waranty period
• Specification

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified bidders should send their enquiries to: jsi_integratedproject_procurement@ng.jsi.com using “Photography Services for the dissemination of WHO COVID-19 Microplanning Guidance” as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Following the requirement of the Federal Government of Nigeria, John Snow Incoperated (JSI) will deduct 5% withholding tax from the total contractual sum.  Also, note that JSI- is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and is VAT exempted.
• JSI reserves the right to reject any or all bids if it fails to meet the criteria or submitted after the stipulated closing date.
• Only successful bidder(s) shall be notified and will be asked to sign a Local Purchase Order (Contract document) with John Snow Incoperated.
• Note that any submission made after the stipulated date will not be considered.
• Interested vendors should apply by emailing their quotes no later than [October 14, 2023]

Title: Request for Quotations for the Printing of Project Documents for USAID M-RITE

Location: Nigeria
Period of Performance: October 12th to 15th, 2023

Background to the Project

• The USAID-funded project, MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE), works in partnership with the Nigerian government to increase the capabilities of the health system, at national and subnational levels of the Health System of Ministry of health Nigeria Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI).
• The project seeks to address the barriers to reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children with life-saving vaccines and other health services.
• M-RITE is working closely with the Nigeria National Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) and COVID Vaccination ramp up in the five focal States of Bayelsa, Edo, Imo, Jigawa, and Lagos, the Government of Nigeria and other routine immunization implementing partners.

Current Status of the Activity

• World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease1.
• Immunization is a global health and development success story, saving millions of lives every year. It is a key component of primary health care and an indisputable human right. It’s also one of the best health investments money can buy2.
• Subsequently, a review of the guidance was conducted to assess the 1) Relevance and replicability of the COVID-19 vaccination strategies and tools in the existing microplanning guidance. 2) Vaccination rollout experiences in countries in order to gain deeper insight has since led to the an updated, expanded and refined version of the WHO COVID-19 microplanning guidance.

General Objective of the Assignment

• The overall objective of this assignment is to produce high quality copies of a revised WHO COVID-19 Guidance document.

Specific Objective:

• To produce 50 copies of the WHO COVID-19 microplanning guidance document

The Assignment

• Produce 50 copies of the WHO COVID-19 microplanning guidance document

Expected Outputs / Deliverables

• Sample of print material base to be used presented to M-RITE for approval.
• Graphic representation of product presented to M-RITE for approval
• Presentation of product dummy for review and approval to go to print.
• Delivery of printed copies to M-RITE

Supervision:

• The agency will be supervised by the M-RITE Snr SBCC Advisor.

Schedule of Deliverables

Terms of payment
The vendor will be paid as follows:

• Upon signing the contract and submission of deliverable item 1.50%
• Upon completion of assignment and the same approved by M-RITE.50%

Selection Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated in consideration of the Evaluation Criteria as stated below:

• The offer will be evaluated by using the Best value for money approach (combined scoring method).
• Technical proposal will be evaluated on 70%, whereas the financial one will be evaluated on 30%.

Below is the breakdown of technical proposal on 100%, which will be adjusted to 70%:

Financial Proposal (30%):

• To be computed as a ratio of the Proposal’s offer to the lowest best price among the proposals received by M-RITE, Legal registration, Tax status etc.

Qualifications of the Agency

• Experience documenting events on behalf of development and donor agencies
• Experience working with health-oriented development partners/ agencies

Requirement / Evaluation Criteria
Bidders are expected to submit properly signed financial bid with company’s letter head paper.

• Cost
• Delivery Period
• Validity period of quote
• Waranty period
• Specification.

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified Vendors should send their Quotes and enquiries to: jsi_integratedproject_procurement@ng.jsi.com using “Printing of Project Documents for USAID M-RITE” as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Interested agencies/firms should submit to M-RITE a proposal demonstrating why they think they are the most suitable for this assignment giving an action plan on how they intend to execute this assignment.
• The Financial bids must be in NGN
• Following the requirement of the Federal Government of Nigeria, John Snow Incoperated (JSI) will deduct 5% withholding tax from the total contractual sum.
• JSI- is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and is VAT exempted.
• JSI reserves the right to reject any or all bids if it fails to meet the criteria or submitted after the stipulated closing date.
• Only successful bidder(s) shall be notified and will be asked to sign a Local Purchase Order (Contract document) with John Snow Incoperated.
• Any submission made after the stipulated date will not be considered.

Title: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Printing of Project Documents / Materials for the HPV Vaccine Acceleration Program Partners Initiative (HAPPI) Project

Location: Nigeria
Period of Performance: 2 months (8 weeks)

Background to the Project

• HPV Vaccine Acceleration Program Partners Initiative (HAPPI) consortium is a project that aims to accelerate the uptake of HPV vaccines among girls and adolescents worldwide.
• The project is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and combines expertise in policy, access, introduction, implementation, and evaluation and learning to achieve its goals.
• The project seeks to achieve its objectives through enabling global coordination and compilation of evidence to inform policy decisions; providing targeted country technical assistance for HPV vaccine decision-making, introduction, acceleration, and sustaining coverage in select countries; and conducting monitoring, evaluation, and learning to build on the existing evidence base.

Current Status of the Activity

• The Government of Nigeria will introduce the HPV vaccine in the states of Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Enugu, FCT, Jigawa, Kano, Kebbi, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ogun, Osun, and Taraba come October 24th 2023.
• The HAPPI project is supporting the NPHCDA in the roll out and implementation of the vaccine introduction through support to Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization.
• To this end, HAPPI will produce below the line materials for the purpose of program promotion and community mobilization and demand generation support.

General objective of the assignment

• The overall objective of this assignment is to produce high quality promotional materials to promote the HPV vaccine introduction in Nigeria and the HAPPI project including, billboards, roll-up banners, branded T-shirts and caps, 400 reflective aprons and 400 face caps

The assignment

• 6 billboards
• 40 roll-up banners
• 80 branded T-shirts and caps
• 800 reflective aprons.

Expected outputs / deliverables?

• Sample of print material base to be used presented to HAPPI for approval.
• Graphic representation of product presented to HAPPI for approval
• Presentation of product dummy for review and approval to go to print.
• Delivery of products.

Supervision:

• The agency will be supervised by the HAPPI Snr SBCC Advisor.

Schedule of deliverables

Terms of payment
The vendor will be paid as follows;

• Upon signing the contract and submission of inception report.50%
• Upon completion of assignment and the same approved by HAPPI.50%.

Selection Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated in consideration of the Evaluation Criteria as stated below: The offer will be evaluated by using the best value for money approach (combined scoring method). Technical proposal will be evaluated on 70%, Whereas the financial one will be evaluated on 30%.

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Project: USAID Momentum Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project / Nigeria

General Information

• The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) project is part of a suite of innovative awards funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to holistically improve family planning and maternal and child health in partner countries around the world.
• The project applies best practices and explores innovations to increase equitable immunization coverage in USAID-supported countries around the globe. It works to build countries’ capacity to identify and overcome barriers to reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children and older populations with life-saving vaccines and other integrated health services.
• M-RITE works at multiple levels and in alignment with global strategies such as the Immunization Agenda 2030 and Gavi 5.0.
• The project also contributes to ongoing global efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on immunization services and support countries to prepare for and introduce vaccines against COVID-19 once they are available. In Nigeria M-RITE works to strengthen routine immunization (RI) services in M-RITE-supported counties and supports COVID-19 vaccine rollout at the national level, with targeted support at the county level.

Summary

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Specialist under the leadership of Senior MEAL Advisor manages information and reporting processes and products to ensure professional, high-quality communication about M-RITE’s programmatic activities and results.
• The MEAL Specialist will also play an important role in improving information management and data quality, and in strengthening knowledge sharing and learning across the organization and with the international health and development communities.
• The MEAL Specialist will assume responsibility for full-cycle monitoring and evaluation of M-RITE’s programs, developing appropriate methodologies and tools to design evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in Statistics, Demographics, Public Health, or International Development preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience working in the field of monitoring and evaluation
• Hands-on knowledge of Esri ArcGIS desktop software, including ArcMap and ArcPro.
• Strong understanding of geodatabases and geodatabase applications.
• Previous experience in developing GIS project deliverables (Attach samples of work to application package)
• Experience in strategic planning and performance management, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools, and with data quality assessments and oversight
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it effectively to diverse audiences; ability to design and implement efficient work flows and procedures
• Ability to manage critical relationships with diplomacy and tact and engage a wide range of stakeholders including the USG, institutional partners, host country government officials, potential donors, and peer organizations
• Fluency in English; excellent written and oral communication skills, including facilitation and cross-cultural communication.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational. and time management skills
• Computer proficiency in Windows environment (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and proficiency in online research (e.g., PubMed).
• Experience with NHMIS facility data tools, data quality assessments and oversight; knowledge of data cleaning processes.
• Advanced user of DHIS2, SPSS, Stata, R or Python. Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel) and modern communications tools (internet, email, social media, and teleconferencing). Knowledge of multivariate data analysis.
• Excellent knowledge in partnership engagement, data cleaning and preparation, data analysis and exploration, statistical knowledge. Additional advantage if knowledgeable in data science tools such as SQL skills, Excel, Tableau for data visualization.
• Ability to speak any Nigerian language.

Application Closing Date
16th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruiting@ng.jsi.com using “Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist (Location: Abuja)” as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. JSI offers competitive salary and benefits.
• JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. Women are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: State Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (USAID MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project / Nigeria)

Locations: Bayelsa, Edo, Imo, Jigawa, Lagos
Reports to: This position report to the State Team Lead.

General Information

• The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) project is part of a suite of innovative awards funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to holistically improve family planning and maternal and child health in partner countries around the world. The project applies best practices and explores innovations to increase equitable immunization coverage in USAID-supported countries around the globe. It works to build countries’ capacity to identify and overcome barriers to reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children and older populations with life-saving vaccines and other integrated health services. M-RITE works at multiple levels and in alignment with global strategies such as the Immunization Agenda 2030 and Gavi 5.0.
• The project also contributes to ongoing global efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on immunization services and support countries to prepare for and introduce vaccines against COVID-19 once they are available. In Nigeria M-RITE works to strengthen routine immunization (RI) services in M-RITE-supported counties and supports COVID-19 vaccine rollout at the national level, with targeted support at the county level.

Summary

• As a member of the M-RITE Project’s broader MEL team, the Officer(s) will contribute to the MEL approach through advice on MEL tools, processes, and guidance.
• The position will maintain the Project’s results framework, get into the field for monitoring visits, collect a range of evidence, and evaluate the performance of various aspects of the Project. This role will convene Data review meetings with staff and other stakeholders to talk about results and how M-RITE can improve its performance. He/she will also contribute to M-RITE’s reporting to the USAID, writing clear, concise reports on our development results.
• This position report to the State Team Lead.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Medicine, Biostatistics, Statistics, Health Informatics, Computer Sciences, Social Sciences, or any other health-related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in M&E for international donor-funded projects, preferably USAID-funded projects.
• Knowledge and experience with immunization programming and activities or related experience in MNCH and Integrated PHC required.
• Field experience in conducting  periodic RDQA and Routine Immunization Spots checks for USAID-funded projects is mandatory
• Strong experience with data management in Nigeria including data entry and cleaning, data analysis and report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of evaluation research methods (qualitative and quantitative), including data processing.
• Computer proficiency including use of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with advanced statistical packages (e.g., Stata, SPSS), routine data collection and reporting platforms (e.g., DHIS2) and GIS mapping skills as a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Written and spoken English required.
• Strong command of English and any Nigerian Language Hausa/Igbo/Yoruba.

Application Closing Date
16th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should their Applications to: recruiting@ng.jsi.com using “State Monitoring and Evaluation Officer” as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. JSI offers competitive salary and benefits.
• JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. Women are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: State Social Behaviour Change and Communication Officer

Locations: Bayelsa, Edo, Imo and Lagos
Project: USAID MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project / Nigeria

Position Description
General Information:

• The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) project is part of a suite of innovative awards funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to holistically improve family planning and maternal and child health in partner countries around the world.
• The project applies best practices and explores innovations to increase equitable immunization coverage in USAID-supported countries around the globe. It works to build countries’ capacity to identify and overcome barriers to reaching zero-dose and under immunized children and older populations with life-saving vaccines and other integrated health services. M-RITE works at multiple levels and in alignment with global strategies such as the Immunization Agenda 2030 and Gavi 5.0.
• The project also contributes to ongoing global efforts to mitigate the impact low routine immunization coverage and support states to prepare for and introduce vaccines new vaccines against vaccine preventable disease once they are available. In Nigeria M-RITE works to strengthen routine immunization (RI) services and supports COVID-19 vaccine rollout at the state level and in 5 focus states.

Summary

• The Social Behaviour Change and Communication Officer will report to the State Team Lead and provide technical support to the field team in all key SBCC, Gender & RI/PHC programmatic areas. S/he will work with the SBCC Advisor to support the implementation of the Momentum Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project according to the approved work plan to ensure the achievement of strategic goals and objectives.
• The Social and Behaviour Change Communication Officer’s role will be community-based in USAID/ Momentum Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project intervention areas to promote key transformative RI/PHC awareness programs through adapting RI/PHC behaviour change strategies.

The Ideal Candidate’s Experience

• Degree in Public Health, Communications, or related field; advanced degree is preferred;
• Experience in leading the development and implementation of advocacy and communication strategies, with clear theories of change, specific, measurable and timebound objectives, and performance indicators.
• A track record of achieving or contributing to tangible policy change at the state or national level is a plus.
• Proven experience in deploying a range of advocacy and communication tactics based on a clear theory of change.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting human angled stories to USAID audiences
• Experience in building strong relationships with traditional and social media entities and using media relations and channels to engage public audiences.
• Experience in leading the development, implementation and monitoring of digital strategies.
• Experienced and current in digital and social media content and audience trends as well as in managing online platforms and channels.
• Experience in building and maintaining a network of stakeholders, and in working with coalitions.
• Strong communicator with emphasis on being able to present complex policy ideas in succinct, engaging ways through campaign narratives and creative tactics.
• Experience in managing a team is a requirement, along with a proven commitment to diverse and inclusive recruiting process.

Application Closing Date
16th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications to: recruiting@ng.jsi.com with “State Social Behaviour Change and Communication Officer” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. JSI offers competitive salary and benefits.
• JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. Women are encouraged to apply.