Job Opportunity with MSI Nigeria in Abia

State Clinical Training Officer (SCTO)

• Location: Abia State

• Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The State Clinical Training Officer (SCTO) will train, mentor, and support public-sector healthcare providers to deliver high-quality family planning services, with a specific focus on Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs). This role plays a critical part in quality assurance, facility support, data management, and strategic stakeholder engagement within the state.

Key Responsibilities

1. Training & Supportive Supervision

• Train healthcare providers on reproductive health and family planning services to ensure clinical competency.

• Conduct regular supportive supervision, mentoring, and on-the-job coaching.

• Maintain complete training records, track provider progress, and manage competency databases.

• Identify facility-level training needs and execute targeted action plans.

2. Clinical Quality & Facility Management

• Ensure strict compliance with MSI global clinical standards and national guidelines.

• Support facility infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and client safety protocols.

• Oversee the continuous availability of medical commodities, equipment, and clinical guidelines.

• Prevent stock-outs and eliminate expired medical supplies through proactive supply chain tracking.

3. Data Reporting & Management

• Ensure timely, accurate data entry and reporting into the ORION system.

• Validate and audit facility data prior to submission to guarantee integrity.

• Maintain organized data archives for internal and external quality audits.

• Perform routine performance analysis to inform continuous quality improvement.

4. Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent MSI Nigeria at state-level healthcare meetings and working groups.

• Build and sustain strong working relationships with State Ministries of Health (SMoH) and local partners.

• Support demand-creation initiatives and community mobilization strategies.

• Strengthen MSI’s organizational visibility, credibility, and impact across the state.

5. Leadership & Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Regional Managers, Quality Advisors, and broader program teams.

• Lead routine performance review meetings and track state-level metrics.

• Promote a professional, collaborative, and results-oriented team environment.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: Degree in Medicine (MBBS), Registered Nurse (RN), or Registered Midwife (RM).

• Experience: Proven track record in clinical training and capacity building for family planning services (specifically LARCs).

• Sector Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Nigeria’s healthcare system and local cultural contexts. Experience with NGOs or donor-funded health programs is preferred.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data management tools, electronic reporting systems, and clinical quality auditing.

• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-management capabilities.

• Logistics: Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the state.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications using the link below:

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