Senior Integrated Health Program Manager
6 608 675 naira per annum
26 July
Full-Time
Abuja
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical


Major Duties of the Position:

A.) Manage the FP/RH activities of the HPN Office:
75%
Serve as primary advisor and primary technical resource and focal person for FP/RH and MCH for USAID/Nigeria;
Supervise a sub-team of professional RH/FP and MCH Program Managers;
Provide leadership and represent USAID to the Government of Nigeria, the donor community and non-governmental organizations to coordinate and promote efforts to develop and implement strategies to improve health policies and service delivery;
Serve as point person for USAID’s special efforts to improve health in Northern Nigeria;
Identify synergies between FP/RH, MCH and other USAID/Nigeria activities, in particular malaria and HIV/AIDS;
Coordinate closely with USAID/Washington Global Health and Africa Bureaus to ensure that USAID/Nigeria’s FP/RH and MCH programs are aligned with all pertinent policies, guidance and initiatives; and
Develop new program initiatives.

B.) Other:
25%
Serve as Agreement Officer’s Representative/Contract Officer’s Representative
(AOR/COR, when trained and certified to do so) or Activity Manager for several agreements that implement culturally-appropriate and complex programs in Nigeria;
Participate in proposal reviews, interview committees, annual report preparation and other Mission- wide activities; facilities development of implementing partner work-plans, Performance Management Plans and coordinate preparation for implementing partner portfolio reviews;
Ensure that project annual work-plans are completed on time and implemented in a timely fashion, including management reviews, project progress reports and financial expenditures;
Participate in the reviews of implementing partner annual, semiannual and quarterly reports, and other reports as needed;
Supervise and mentor other HPN Office staff;
Conduct site visits to keep abreast of health activities; and coordinate consultants related to FP/RH and MCH activities; and
Develop and deliver presentations, reference materials and speeches as necessary on the overall health program and related subjects for informational, advocacy and coordination purposes.

Minimum Requirments:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

a. Education:
An MD or MPH in Public Health or a closely related field is required. In addition, a PhD in one of these areas or a related field is desired.

b. Prior Work Experience:
A minimum of 7 years progressively responsible, professional-level experience managing public health and health delivery with emphasis on RH/FP/MCH; clinical skills and experience is required. Experience working in Nigeria’s northern states on health–related activities strongly desired.

c. Post Entry Training:
AOR Training and Programming for Foreign Assistance.

d. Language Proficiency:
Level IV English (high proficiency in verbal and written expression) is required; knowledge of Hausa desirable.

e. Job Knowledge:
Familiarity with the broad range of FP/RH/MCH issues that affect Nigeria and/or developing countries in general.
Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the major issues affecting FP/RH/MCH in all geographical regions of Nigeria, with in-depth knowledge of the implementation of FP/RH/MCH programs in Nigeria’s northern states.
Demonstrated understanding of programs and organizational aspects of major international donors, organizations, foundations and private sector organizations that support Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health.

f.) Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated skills in decision-making and overseeing the implementation of RH/FP/MCH activities in Nigeria. Excellent communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills.
Word processing skills are essential; knowledge of spreadsheet development, graphics applications and statistical analyses packages are highly recommended.
Ability to analyze information, evaluate data and prepare reports and be capable of producing high quality work, often under time pressure and in complex situations
Excellent organizational and management skills, strong analytical skills and in-depth understanding of the technical, political, economic and cultural characteristics of Nigeria as they relate to the implementation of public health programs.
Excellent interpersonal skills, good social and professional judgment, and the ability to function effectively in cross-cultural and multi-level settings. S/he must be able to interact effectively with mid - and senior-level government officials and to maintain collaborative relationships within a tem structure, in addition to effectively work individually and as a team member. S/he must be able to effectively lead, facilitate and participate in discussions and meetings.


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