Programme Director at Society for Family Health (SFH) Full Time

Job Title: Programme Director – USAID Funded Strengthening Quality Care Through Primary Health Care Activity (Anticipatory Recruitment)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Profile

• 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.

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.

Application Closing Date
3rd May, 2024.