Implementation Specialist

Overview:

Laerdal Global Health’s (LGH) Implementation Specialist will be engaged through TAConnect Ltd/GTE and will be responsible for coordinating, supporting, and monitoring the rollout of evidence-based interventions — particularly the Safer Birth Bundle of Care (SBBC) — to improve maternal and newborn outcomes in Nigeria. The role works closely with federal and state government and implementing partner organisations to ensure consistent, high-quality adoption and implementation of the SBBC package and other LGH solutions.

The Implementation Specialist provides technical assistance, builds capacity among healthcare workers, strengthens quality-improvement processes, and ensures data-driven decision-making throughout adoption and implementation.

In this role, the Implementation Specialist represents Laerdal Global Health as a key partner in health workforce training, development, education, and simulation.

About us:

Laerdal Global Health is a not-for-profit company committed to strengthening health systems in countries with the highest mortality. Together with partners, we develop high-impact, scalable solutions that enable health workers to deliver lifesaving care. We focus on reducing preventable deaths from childbirth complications and other time-critical emergencies. We are headquartered in Norway, with teams in India, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Nepal.

About you:

You are a practical, collaborative problem solver who enjoys turning ideas into action. You build trusted partnerships, follow through on projects in the field, and are comfortable engaging stakeholders to move shared priorities forward. Equally at ease in facility settings and high-level forums, you represent the organization with credibility, confidence, and authenticity. With experience in or interest in maternal and newborn health, you are curious, people-oriented, data- and mission-driven, and bring sound judgement, adaptability, and a solutions-focused mindset.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Programme Implementation & Technical Support

• Support partners to implement and integrate SBBC and other LGH programmes, ensuring high-quality and consistent delivery.
• Promote effective use of LGH solutions (products, digital tools, and services) through strong collaboration and partnership.
• Plan and deliver trainings in simulation, SBBC, and related clinical areas with partners.
• Monitor, measure, and report on SBBC implementation across focus states, ensuring fidelity to programme design.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen healthcare quality through simulation, and support improvement processes at facility and sub-national levels.
• Support institutional ownership within government systems and academic institutions.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with Ministries of Health, training institutions, development partners, and professional associations.
• Provide technical guidance on implementation, simulation, and competency-based education.
• Engage in technical forums, research activities, and site visits to strengthen collaboration and visibility.
• Support donor engagement, ensuring alignment with KPIs, reporting requirements, and compliance expectations.

Project Support & Delivery:

• Identify opportunities where LGH can add value to partner projects, and support implementation activities, including training, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support facility-level implementation, including low-dose, high-frequency practice and simulation using LGH solutions.
• Contribute to reporting for LGH, partners, and donors, and support advocacy and communications by capturing and sharing impact stories.

Institutionalisation & Scale-up:

• Support rollout and scale-up of SBBC and other key programmes, including WHO BEC.
• Map partners and stakeholders at sub-national level, and maintain up-to-date implementation data and coverage tracking.
• Support integration of simulation into pre-service education, and share evidence and results to drive adoption and scale.

Training, Representation & Knowledge Sharing:

• Coordinate and support key trainings, including facilitation where appropriate.
• Represent LGH in relevant forums and events at national and sub-national levels.
• Capture and share lessons learned across LGH teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in health programmes or partnerships; maternal and newborn health and/or sexual and reproductive health programming experience is an advantage.
• Relevant Master’s degree in public health, business, international relations, or a similar field, or a Bachelor’s degree with additional relevant experience.
• Clinical background in midwifery, nursing, or medicine is beneficial.
• Experience in or demonstrated interest in pre-service and simulation-based education.
• Good understanding of maternal and newborn health and the Nigerian health system.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English; local languages are an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria and internationally, as required for the role.

Supervision:

The Implementation Specialist will report to the Nigeria Country Director.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should apply by sending an updated resume and a cover letter detailing their interest in the position to [email protected], using the job title “Implementation Specialist” as the subject of the email.

All applications should be sent on or before 11:59 PM Nigerian Time, [24th July 2026]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is advised. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.