Program Manager, Global Health

Qualifications

• A medical degree (MBBS or its equivalent) is required, along with a master’s degree in public health or a related field such as Statistics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, or other relevant health discipline.
  

Professional Experience/Requirements:

• A senior public health leader with a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, including demonstrated success in strengthening government systems and building capacity within public sector institutions.
  
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s health system and policy environment, including social welfare dynamics and government planning and budgeting processes at both federal and state levels.
  
• Proven track record in implementing hypertension control and NCD programs, with familiarity with donor-funded initiatives such as those supported by Resolve to Save Lives and similar partners.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in capacity building, training, and performance improvement, particularly in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), with practical experience in designing and delivering training programs and workshops; familiarity with DHIS2 is an added advantage.
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with experience working effectively with Ministry of Health officials and partners across all levels of the health system.
  

Strategic Planning

• Provide overall oversight of program planning and financial management, including the development and monitoring of annual workplans and budgets, and the timely production of high-quality semi-annual, quarterly, and other programmatic and financial reports in line with donor and organizational requirements.
  
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous assessment of an integrated package of interventions to strengthen hypertension control at both community and health facility levels, in close collaboration with national and state stakeholders.
  
• Drive the operationalization and effective implementation of NHCI program components, ensuring alignment with national guidelines, program objectives, and approved workplans.
  
• Support the development, strengthening, and execution of state and LGA strategic and annual operational plans, ensuring integration of NHCI priorities into government planning and budgeting processes.
  

Technical Leadership

• Provide strategic technical leadership and oversight for the NHCI program, including direct supervision of Program and M&E Officers to ensure effective, high-quality contributions toward achieving project goals.
  
• Lead the design and implementation of technical and programmatic activities across Kano and Ogun States, ensuring the application of evidence-based approaches to improve access, utilization, and quality of hypertension services at both facility and community levels.
  
• Guide the development and adaptation of technical tools and resources, including training curricula, supportive supervision frameworks, job aids, and implementation guidelines, ensuring alignment with national standards and global best practices.
  

Program Implementation Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and oversight for program implementation, including direct supervision of project staff and consultants, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and results-driven delivery in line with grant agreements and approved workplans.
  
• Lead the development and execution of key project management tools, including the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), procurement plans, and other operational frameworks to guide effective program delivery.
  
• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of the hypertension control program, identifying and addressing operational needs to ensure timely and effective execution within the approved scope.
  

Administrative and Financial Management Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to finance, administration, and logistics officers in the execution of all administrative and financial management functions related to the project, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and alignment with programmatic objectives.
  
• Ensure full compliance of all programme administration and financial management activities at the state level with Project HOPE’s internal policies and procedures, as well as donor regulations, contractual obligations, and applicable national laws.
  
• Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting, budget monitoring, and expenditure tracking, ensuring that all costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable in line with donor guidelines.
  

Representation & Communication:

• Represent Project HOPE and the NHCI program at the Ministry of Health, Technical Working Groups, and other national and sub-national coordination platforms, ensuring effective engagement, visibility, and alignment with government priorities and partner activities.
  
• Establish, strengthen, and maintain strategic partnerships with donor organizations, sub-recipient organizations, government health departments, implementing partners, health facilities, and community-based organizations to support coordinated, high-quality, and impactful program implementation at the country level.
  
• Facilitate effective stakeholder communication and collaboration, ensuring timely information sharing, alignment on program priorities, and resolution of implementation challenges across partners and government counterparts.
  

Cross Project and Organizational Support

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with other Project HOPE teams and departments to ensure coordinated, integrated, and efficient implementation across programs and geographies.
  
• Actively contributes to business development efforts, including the development of proposals, concept notes, and strategic initiatives, by providing high-quality technical inputs, program narratives, implementation approaches, and evidence of impact.
  
• Support organizational priorities beyond the core project portfolio, including special initiatives, strategic partnerships, and institutional strengthening efforts, as required.