Programme Director

4 weeks ago


Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Society for Family Health (SFH) Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Society for Family Health Nigeria has a mission to improve health outcomes by ensuring communities have access to affordable, quality, and gender-sensitive health services and commodities. Together with partners, we will act so that 200 million Nigerians have access to health services of good quality through the following Strategic Directions. Strategic Directions

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications / Experience An Undergraduate Degree in Medicine or related field. Advanced Degree in Public Health, Medicine, International Development, or a related field. Minimum of 15 years of experience in managing complex international development projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of successful project management, including financial management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Experience working on USAID-funded projects and strong familiarity with USAID rules and regulations. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Prior success in overseeing comparable or larger donor-funded initiatives is preferred. Demonstrated ability to take bold initiative, exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset, and excel in problem-solving. Experience in effectively managing multiple projects within Africa and closely collaborating with governmental entities to achieve results will be advantageous.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Programme Director will lead SFH's efforts in implementing the USAID-funded Strengthening Quality of Care through Primary Health Care Activity in Nigeria. This initiative aims to elevate the quality of care provided through primary health care services, ultimately improving health outcomes and ensuring access to high-quality healthcare for all Nigerians.Job Role Provide strategic direction and overall leadership for the project, ensuring alignment with USAID's goals and objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with USAID, government partners, local stakeholders, and other key actors to foster collaboration and support project implementation. Lead and mentor project staff, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation. Provide technical guidance and expertise to ensure the quality and effectiveness of project interventions, in collaboration with relevant technical experts. Oversee project budgeting, financial planning, and compliance with donor regulations to ensure efficient and transparent use of project funds. Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project progress and outcomes, and utilize data for decision-making and continuous improvement. Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports to USAID and other stakeholders, highlighting project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Programme management, Project management, Ability to coordinate, Project preparation and planning, Team leadership

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree



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