State Manager (Emergency Operations Center) at eHealth Systems Africa

eHealth Systems Africa develops a variety of tools using AngularJS and CouchDB that are be used to manage outbreak response, vaccine inventory, to organize transport of health commodities, monitor vaccine usage and provide reporting to government and donor partners.

Location: Borno and Bauchi States, Nigeria

Department: Emergency Operation Center (EOC)

Type: Contracted

Min. Experience: Manager/Supervisor

Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs) are currently being developed for the management for the polio epidemic. Governmental agencies and NGOs are uniting to fight polio together through the shared use of the EOCs. Representatives from the NPHCDA, WHO, UNICEF, CDC, FMOH, McKinsey, and Rotary will be stationed at the EOCs hosted in key states.

We are currently seeking  Three (3) State Managers to manage the EOCs. This person(s) would need to be highly organised, proficient in the use of computers and technology, motivated, and communicative. The diverse needs of the EOC will require that the State Manager be an innovative thinker and problem solver. This is a unique opportunity to assist in eradicating polio from Nigeria.

Key responsibilities 

General oversight of the EOCMaintain organisational proceduresMaintain electric and hard copy filing systemResolve administrative problems and inquiresOrganising meetings and setting up the meeting room and technologyManaging other staff members (Administrative Coordinator, Cleaning staff, Guards, etc)Keeping track of who is using and how they are using the EOCFixing any facility issues such as plumbing, roofing, etcMaintain office supply inventoriesManaging all technical equipment (printers, computers, projectors, etc)Manage daily task managers and email reminders

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from a recognised academic institution in Business Administration, Management or any related field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilites

Strong leadership skills that include the ability to build effective teams, ability to motivate others, delegation, and timely/quality decision making. Exemplary skills with leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, as well as mentoring other team members in a clinical research setting.Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills and great attention to detail. Must be able to work as a leader and member of a team and possess good problem solving skills.Must possess the ability to organize, instruct and supervise staff while promoting group effort and achievement. Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.Action oriented and resilient in a fast-paced environment.Strong business administration knowledgeBasic accounting skills with a high degree of accuracyAdvanced use in computers and technologyAbility to produce business correspondence, proofread for grammar, spelling and punctuationwith a high degree of accuracyExperience scheduling meetingsExcellent writing and reading skillsAbility to resolve conflictsExcellent communication skills – written and verbal

How to Apply 

Submit the application form and a detailed statement explaining why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.