State Team Leader at the Partnership for Transforming Health Systems Phase II

Partnership for Transforming Health Systems Phase II (PATHS2) is a six year national programme funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) to strengthen Nigeria’s health system.  PATHS2 seeks to contribute to effective and efficient use of Nigeria’s resources to achieve the health related Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5; focusing on six states and the federal government.

PATHS2 is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: State Team Leader

Location: Enugu

Responsibilities:

• Will oversee implementation, monitoring and review/reporting of the programme outputs by drawing on the advise of the National Programme Technical Advisers
• S/he will ensure the implementation of the work of the Programme State Team by drawing up, reviewing, and approving internal programme work plans and action plans and; setting out the funding framework for programme activities.
• S/he will also supervise all project employees within the State.
• The job holder will participate in programme-wide annual planning and evaluation activities.
• In addition, establish and maintain an effective working relationship with officials in the State Ministry of Health and other key individuals n the government and representatives of other aid agencies, the private sector and civil society groups in their respective state.
• S/he will manage performance of technical and support staff at the State office and provide good and fair employment practice in line with that of the Consortium and DFID, including access to and information and training for all staff employed by the Programme on HIV/AIDS.
• S/he will provide technical support in the area of health service delivery and overall financial management of the project within the State.

Requirements

• Masters Degree (minimum), or a PhD or MD (desirable), in Public Health, Management, or other relevant field
• 6 years of relevant professional experience with a Masters Degree, or 4 years with a PHD or MD
• Two or more years of international project management experience, preferably in Nigeria
• Experience with DFID- a plus.
• Experience in project implementation and policy reform.
• Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills.
• Successful track record as project manager.
• Experience in successfully managing staff.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2014

How To Apply
In order to be considered for the above position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and a cover letter that provide details of the applicant's qualifications for the desired position to: [email protected]

Note: In the subject line of the email, indicate the specific job title and location of the position you wish to apply for. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.