Project, program management Jobs for Mid-level in Africa

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Catholic Relief Services- CRS

Project Officer - MEAL

Birnin Kebbi Nigeria

Country / Region

Seniority (Project, program management, Non-profit, social work)

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LifeNet International

Non-profit + 1 more

Program Manager

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Requirements

  • Must have a Medical degree (MBChB) from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Services Management, Business Administration, Health Policy, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive professional experience in healthcare delivery, health systems
    strengthening, program management, or a related field.

  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex programs, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholder relationships.
  • Strong understanding of Uganda’s health system, including health financing, human resources for health, quality improvement, and the broader faith-based, and private-sector health landscape.
  • Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, solve complex problems, and translate evidence into strategic and operational decisions.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.


Responsibilities

1. Strategic program execution (50%)

  • Lead the annual planning, budgeting and program implementation processes with the aim of strengthening capacity to deliver high quality programming.
  • Facilitate and lead inhouse refresher trainings for the Trainers to ensure they deliver standardized Mentorships and Centralized Trainings.
  • Work closely with the Country Director and technical teams to design, adapt, and strengthen existing and future LifeNet programs within the evolving Ugandan healthcare context.

2. Performance management, Quality improvement & accountability (15%)

  • Lead structured program performance reviews and drive a high-performance culture focused on measurable results and impact.
  • Establish and maintain robust accountability systems that promote ownership, follow-through, and continuous improvement among Trainers and program staff.
  • Lead structured Trainer monitoring processes through performance dashboards, regular program meetings, and monthly field supervisions.

3. Leadership and team development (15%)

  • Lead, coach, mentor, develop, and motivate a high-performing, multidisciplinary Trainer team.
  • Foster resilience, adaptability, innovation, teamwork, and professional growth among the Trainer team.
  • Lead Trainer performance reviews

4. Stakeholder engagements (10%)

  • Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with partner health facilities, dioceses, districts and key stakeholders at sub national.
  • Strengthen LifeNet's visibility, credibility, and influence within health facilities, dioceses, districts and key stakeholders at District level.
  • Guide Trainer teams in effectively navigating complex stakeholder environments and fostering collaborative partnerships.

5. Resource mobilization & organizational growth (5%)

  • Support fundraising initiatives through proposal development, grant writing and technical reviews,
  • Contribute to the identification of new funding opportunities and strategic growth areas for LifeNet Uganda.
  • Support the development of concept notes, budgets, and technical documentation.


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