State Clinical Training Officer (SCTO)

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MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices is hiring a full-time State Clinical Training Officer (SCTO) based in Bayelsa, Nigeria. The role focuses on training and supporting public-sector providers to deliver high-quality family planning services, especially long-acting reversible contraception, while strengthening facility quality, data reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

• Full-time clinical training role with MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices
• Based in Bayelsa, Nigeria
• Focus on family planning and long-acting reversible contraception services
• Involves training, supportive supervision, and quality assurance
• Requires collaboration with public-sector providers and government partners

Original source description

State Clinical Training Officer (SCTO) at MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices ⏲ Aug 27, 2026, 9:06 AM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices (MSI Nigeria) is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care services and products, including Family Planning services, in Nigeria. As a results-driven social enterprise, MSI Nigeria leverages modern operational models and social marketing approaches to expand access to family planning services and sexual and reproductive health products across communities in the country.Our goal is to meet the needs of underserved populations by collaborating with government and community partners to ensure equitable access to a wide range of high-quality, effective reproductive health care products and services. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: State Clinical Training Officer (SCTO) Location: Bayelsa Employment Type: Full-time The Role They will work closely with public-sector providers and other stakeholders to strengthen the quality and availability of family planning services. The ideal candidate will help strengthen access to family planning services and ensure that women in Nigeria can make informed choices about their reproductive health. The successful candidate will support facility management, client safety and satisfaction, demand creation, accurate data reporting, and stakeholder engagement within their assigned area of operation. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated provider to train and support selected public-sector providers across assigned states and locations to deliver high-quality family planning services, particularly long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Key Responsibilities: Training and Supportive Supervision Ensure provider competency in counselling, infection prevention, medical emergency preparedness, and family planning service provision is maintained. Follow up on action plans arising from supportive supervision and quality assessments and track progress to completion. Support state-level quality audits in collaboration with the Regional Clinical Quality Advisor and follow up on improvement actions. Train and provide supportive supervision to assigned providers in line with MSI Nigeria’s quality assurance standards. Conduct monthly or bi-monthly supportive supervision, coaching, and mentoring based on identified needs. Support the planning and delivery of clinical training across assigned facilities. Ensure assigned facilities comply with quality standards established by the Federal Government of Nigeria and MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices Document and share best practices and lessons learned from supportive supervision and quality improvement activities. Lead performance review meetings with the Regional Manager and Quality Advisor to improve provider and facility performance. Support the preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly facility performance reports on training and quality assessment activities. Maintain up-to-date training, competency, and supportive supervision records for all assigned providers. Supply and Facility Management: Manage training supplies in line with MSI Nigeria’s medical supply distribution guidelines. Support facility referral systems and track referral linkages and service utilisation. Facilitate timely reporting and follow-up of incidents related to family planning and SA/PSC services. Ensure adequate availability of commodities, consumables, and relevant clinical equipment across assigned facilities. Ensure infection prevention materials are available and consistently used across all assigned facilities. Ensure clinical governance guidelines, manuals, and job aids are available and properly used at assigned facilities. Ensure expired commodities and clinical supplies are not present at service delivery points. Monitor stock levels during supportive supervisory visits and prevent stock-outs of essential commodities. Advocacy, Client Mobilisation and External Relations: Work with government, implementing partners, and internal MSI Nigeria stakeholders to achieve programme and organisational objectives. Promote the visibility and credibility of the MSI Nigeria brand across the assigned state. Build and maintain strong relationships with government, partners, and public institutions within the state. Work with providers and the Family Planning Coordinator to identify viable demand creation opportunities in line with MSI Nigeria strategy. Represent MSI Nigeria at relevant state-level meetings and stakeholder engagement platforms as required. Strengthen collaboration between communication and community mobilisation activities. Data Reporting and Management: Ensure data reporting tools are available and consistently used across all assigned facilities. Conduct monthly facility performance reviews, including reporting rate analysis for facilities under supervision. Archive reported data chronologically at the state office for audit purposes. Develop integrated monthly reports capturing operational performance and clinical quality deliverables. Conduct monthly Client Record Audits and collate completed client feedback forms for submission to RMEA. Review data entries and make necessary corrections during the monthly data review period. Ensure all service data from assigned facilities are collected and reported into ORION by the 3rd of each month. Ensure all data entered into ORION complies with reporting timelines and data validation requirements. Train assigned providers on the use of data reporting tools during supportive supervision visits. Conduct provider review meetings to address data gaps and document mop-up data in line with approved SOPs. Validate facility service data before entry into ORION and ensure all submissions are accurate and complete. Leadership: Demonstrate commitment to MSI Nigeria’s mission and goals while working collaboratively with all team members. Maintain effective communication with state teams and relevant MSI Nigeria departments. Promote a positive work culture and professional working environment across the assigned state. Others: Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager and Regional Clinical Quality Advisor. Key Experience/Qualifications Significant experience: in competency-based training and certification of healthcare providers, including nurses, midwives, and doctors, in modern family planning methods. Familiarity with Nigeria’s diverse cultural, social, and religious contexts, as well as international health and development issues and the international donor community. Experience: managing facilities, clients, and teams. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with strong oral and written communication skills. Medical Doctor, Registered Nurse, Midwife, or other relevant qualifications in medical sciences. Experience: providing training for national and international NGOs in Nigeria. Experience: working on DFID-, USAID-, or Gates-funded projects and in diverse team environments is an added advantage. Familiarity with the geography of the intervention states is desirable Willingness to travel frequently to project implementation sites. Technical expertise in long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), particularly IUD and implant insertion and removal. Proficiency in using computers and standard office software. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. Please select the correct job location when completing the application form. Important Information: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. There is no relocation allowance available for this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted while the advertisement remains open. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding: MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristic. Children by choice, not chance. MSI Nigeria is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and operates a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation and harassment of any kind. Application Deadline: 8th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Bayelsa State