About this role
Clinical Coordinator
Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 5 years Location Lagos Job Field Medical / Healthcare
Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in medicine, medical sciences or related discipline Experience may not be substituted for the education requirement Five(5) years or more of experience: Clinical experience in pediatrics or neonatal health care and programs in Nigeria Education may not be substituted for the experience requirement Superior verbal and written communication skills Excellent collaborative, judgment, leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and willingness to take initiative High proficiency and comprehensive knowledge of project management, including the proven ability to predict and evaluate potential risks and to create solutions before they arise Ability to work in a team environment, actively participates, motivates, and follows through, as needed Excellent organizational skills to plan and schedule High comfort level making independent decisions
Preferences Five (5) years or more of experience as a Senior Medical Officer working in pediatrics or neonatal health care and programs in Nigeria Additional clinical education qualifications in pediatrics are an added advantage Extensive knowledge of maternal and newborn health care services in Nigeria and of Nigeria’s healthcare system Ability to identify challenges in clinical practice and propose practical solutions Ability to process, analyse, and interpret clinical and programmatic data and contribute to quality improvement initiatives Experience in leading facility teams, influencing change, and advocating for best practices in newborn care. Experience participating in or facilitating quality improvement (QI) and mentorship training Ability to work with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams Excellent networking skills Proficient in MS Office and data analysis software Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally
Essential Functions Assists with the dissemination of research findings and maintains systems for tracking project-related presentations, publications, and other outputs Contributes to the day-to-day activities of the clinical component of the program Performs all other duties as assigned
Other Functions Work in tandem with in-country partners to ensure successful execution of NEST360 activities in Nigeria, notably health facility assessments, process tracking of key health systems strengthening activities such as clinical and biomedical engineering training, and working closely with the NEST360 Nigeria country lead and Country director, including setting goals and assessing performance. Oversee and execute the strategic direction for NEST360 Nigeria clinical implementation and sustainability Regularly review program clinical data by facility to assess progress and bottlenecks, and work with the clinical team to respond to challenges identified Lead review of clinical indicators in NEST-IT and support in troubleshooting the implementation. Participate and advise the QI lead on design