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.