Consultant - Program Associate – State Level, FCT Abuja

Duration: 9 Months (April-December), 2026. Description The HPV Vaccine Acceleration Program Partners Initiative (HAPPI) Consortium was awarded to JSI by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in October 2022 as Phase I of an anticipated two-phase project period. HAPPI project is managed by JSI in collaboration with Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), Jhpiego, and PATH. Together, partners will enable global coordination efforts around HPV vaccine, in addition to supporting HPV vaccine introduction in Nigeria. In Nigeria, cervical cancer is a significant contributor to the morbidity and mortality of women. It is the second most common cause of cancer related deaths among women in Nigeria. Nigeria contributes a large proportion of the West Africa regional cervical cancer burden. HAPPI project will be supported Nigeria for the HPV introduction planning and rollout. The HAPPI Project JSI is currently recruiting for a State Consultant Program Associate position to support HPV vaccine introduction in Nigeria. The person in this position will provide technical assistance to the State Ministry of Health, NPHCDA, SPHCDA and other stakeholders to advance human papilloma virus vaccine introduction. JSI We seeks candidates who have at least 5 years’ experience working with immunization programs and systems, to help implement and evaluate strategies that protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Responsibilities Liaise with the project teams and partners, including NPHCDA, CHAI, WHO and UNICEF to ensure the successful implementation of project activities, including creating work plans, and reporting. Help facilitate coordination for budgeting and reconciliation of finances for RI in the states Work closely with the relevant stakeholders, including Ministry of Health, NPHCDA, Ministry of Education, NGOs, civil society, private sector partners, etc. Sub-national Program Associates to work with SPHCDA support for the development of HPV transition into routine immunization micro plans as well as sustaining the uptake. Collaborate with CHAI, UNICEF, and WHO in the implementation of research and other assessment of the HPV post -introduction. Provide regular monthly reports and updates as directed by supervising National Technical Advisor and other staff to key stakeholders on HAPPI project. Coordinate with partners to co-facilitate or participate in trainings and organizing key events and meetings. Work with SPHCDA, CHAI and UNICEF and other partners to support demand generation activities, IEC material development, sensitization and community engagement for the routinization. Provide technical support for project activities, monitoring, supervision, reporting, evaluation, and documentation in a timely manner. Assist with other programmatic and administrative duties as required for successful implementation of HAPPI program activities. Liaise with other technical experts across JSI. Represent JSI HAPPI pro