Overview

The PATH4AIPOCUS Project is a three-year initiative funded by the Gates Foundation, creating new opportunities in Nigeria focused on Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Nutrition Health (MNCNH). The project supports the integration of Artificial Intelligence–enabled Point-of-Care Ultrasound (AI-POCUS) into antenatal care (ANC) services to generate evidence for sustainable implementation in resource-constrained settings.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the execution of project activities at the state level.
Lead facility readiness assessments and site activation.
Oversee the training, deployment, and operationalization of AI-POCUS devices.
Serve as the primary liaison with the State Ministry of Health, SPHCDA, facility leadership, and professional bodies.
Facilitate state-level consultations and technical review meetings.
Support ethical approval processes and regulatory compliance.
Supervise trained providers to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and referral pathways.
Monitor competency development and provide supportive supervision.
Ensure implementation meets quality assurance and safety standards.
Track and report key performance indicators.
Submit monthly and quarterly progress reports.
Support state-level costing, evaluation, and health systems assessment activities.
Identify and escalate operational risks.
Support culturally appropriate community engagement strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, or related discipline. A postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in maternal and child health program implementation.
Experience working with State Ministries of Health and Primary Health Care Development Agencies.
Strong knowledge of local health systems and socio-cultural contexts.
Demonstrated skills in reporting, stakeholder engagement, and supervision.
Proficiency in relevant local language(s) is an added advantage.