Program Manager Vacancy in Abuja at The Population Council
The Population Council is an international, nonprofit,
nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and
reproductive health of current and future generations around the world
and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between
people and resources.
The Council conducts biomedical, social science,
and public health research and helps build research capacities in
developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an
international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a
global network of regional and country offices.
We are seeking an
individual to fill the position described.
JOB TITLE: Program Manager (Reproductive Health-Human Resources for Health, RH-HRH)
POSITION AVAILABLE
The Population Council encourages applications from local nationals.
REPORTING TO: Deputy Director (RH-HRH)
ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 2 years (Renewable by mutual consent and availability of funding)
JOB DESCRIPTION:The
Program Manager will coordinate and provide technical support for the
implementation of the HRH project titled ‘Enhancing the Ability of
Frontline Health Workers to Improve Health in Nigeria’ in line with the
Council’s commitments around reducing maternal mortality and morbidity,
and improving youth reproductive well-being in Nigeria.
RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Play a leading role in the design of strategies and plans for implementation of the HRH program in the target states
2.
Provide technical leadership and support for implementation of program
activities including meetings, workshops, expert panels etc. in the
target states, collaborating with partners and stakeholders in the
process
3. Coordinate the development and harmonization of program
messages, advocacy materials and related materials for stakeholders’ and
partners’ engagement
4. Develop, manage and sustain healthy relationships with partners and stakeholders at federal level and in the states
5.
Provide feedback to project partners, stakeholders and policy-makers on
project milestones, and initiate discussions and processes for further
collaboration
6. Coordinate the activities of consultants and other field staff to ensure timely delivery of high quality outputs
7.
Support other staff on the project including the Program Coordinators,
Program Officer, M&E Officer and Finance/Admin team to ensure
effective and efficient achievement of program objectives
8. Ensure
timely collation and submission of high quality project reports to
project lead and prime partner, World Health Organization (WHO)
9.
Contribute to the design and implementation of research/evaluation
studies on the HRH project and the broader RH department portfolio
10. Work with the RH team to ensure effective communication and collaboration with all RH partners and stakeholders.
11. Undertake additional activities as identified by his/her supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:1. A minimum of university degree in the Health or Social Sciences, and MPH or MSc in a field related to public health.
2. Excellent general communication & interpersonal skills
3. Excellent written and spoken English
4.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint) and use of the Internet for information gathering and
research
5. Experience working in the north, and ability to speak Hausa is preferred
6.
Experience working with international donor funded projects a strong
plus, including budgeting of workshops, events, training, travel, as
well as narrative and financial reporting
7. Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Nigeria, especially to Bauchi and Cross River States
8.
Prior experience: 5 years’ experience implementing
maternal/reproductive health programs involving health system
strengthening, significant advocacy and engagement with state and local
government officials and departments, providing support for program
activities in communities and health facilities, and capacity building
for health workers.
9. Ability to handle a heavy workload with
competing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision as
part of a team.
How to Apply
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