Closing: May 3, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 24, 2024 (10 days ago)
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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.
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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.
- 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.
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