Job For Program Assistant (Health) In A U.S Based NGO


Human Resource Specialists Limited - Our client, a U.S based NGO is recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Program Assistant (Health) Location: Abuja Job Description

  • We wish to hire a Program Assisant to support the day-to-day operations of the Nigeria Healthcare Financing and State-level Demand Side Financing Technical Assistance Programs, alongside other members of the project team based in Washington, DC and Abuja.
  • The successful candidate will play an integral role in administrative, operational, and technical aspects of the project.
  • Provide admin and technical support to its health systems, health financing, education, and nutrition programs in Nigeria.
Some Responsibilities
  • Perform and support internal administrative processes critical to the functioning of a rapidly growing team.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis on technical and policy issues related to health systems and financing.
  • Contribute to the development of high quality work products which include presentations, concept notes, briefing materials, blog posts, newsletters, meeting summaries, etc.
  • Support the development of positive relationships with multiple stakeholders, including federal/state agencies, development partners, and Nigeria-based partner organizations.
  • Support the maintenance of existing relationships with in-country technical and governmental partners.
  • Provide management and logistics support for convening of stakeholder meetings, workshops and other collaborative forums.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ability to think and solve problems in structured and logical manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Experience with routine administrative and project management functions.
  • Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally, as required.
  • BA in Economics, International Affairs, Public Health or Related Field
  • 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Familiarity with Nigerian Context of Public Health and Health Systems.
Benefits
  • This NGO is offering a superb benefits and compensation package.
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV/Resume and Cover Letter with salary expectations to: [email protected]   Note
  • In the subject line of your email, please write "PAN".
  • Only candidates we deem qualified will be contacted.
  • All selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive and thorough background check, before employment commences.