State Program Manager

· Bachelor’s degree in health-related field with a post-graduate qualification (Preferably Master’s Degree) in Public Health, Development Studies, or any other relevant field.

· Previous Training in Project Management or Systems Strengthening.

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in coordination and implementation of health programs, specifically in management of HIV Programs at the state or national level.

· Experience working jointly with national or state, and/or local health actors to strengthen the quality and responsiveness of HIV service delivery

· Technical expertise and working knowledge in HIV Programming.

· Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines

· Experience in report writing and budgeting (organization and donor reporting)

· Ability to conduct field travel when required.

· The State program manager will be expected to support the Director – HSS & CQIM in project planning, coordination and support program operations, including ensuring compliance with grant regulations and monitoring of program implementation.

· Provide program support to service delivery facilities (SDFs) and sub grantees

· Work with sites and subgrantees on annual budget and signing of agreements.

· Ensure that sites and subgrantees expenditure is in line with line with budgets

· Ensure that sites and subgrantees meet their target in all program areas

· Responsible for making sure that all sites and subgrantees submit monthly program and financial reports

· Foster Sites and subgrantees relations with relevant GON representatives in the state.

Support Service Delivery Facilities (SDFs) and other subgrantees in budget management, including monthly liquidation and request for advance

· Actively participate in activities to ensure appropriate budget planning and financial reporting by partners

· Actively participate in activities to ensure partners remain in compliance with ECEWS Nigeria and USG donor rules and regulations for management of resources.

· Provide regular technical assistance to SDFs with on-going on-the-job training to all partners

· Work with technical team members to ensure provider driven technical assistance is available to the partners when requested.