SFH Project Lead at the Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support, primary health care system strengthening and Maternal and Child Health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in the organisation. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: SFH Project Lead

Application Code: SFH Project Lead-Abuja
Location: Abuja

Job Profile

• We are seeking an exceptional leader to provide strategic direction and oversight for strengthening the delivery, access to and quality of Reproductive Maternal and Newborn Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) services including family planning, maternal and child health services.
• S/He will contribute to the overall vision for decreasing maternal and under-five mortality primarily in Kebbi, Bauchi and Sokoto states and at the Federal level for Society for Family Health (SFH).

Job-Role
The Project Lead will be expected to perform the following roles detailed below:

• Ensure on-track delivery of quality results, through the development and maintenance of management and quality assurance tools and systems. This will include a typical framework, monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems, technical oversight of annual planning and budgeting and ensuring learning informs decisions to improve and adapt programming.
• The duties will involve the preparation of budgets, log frame development, work plan development, and coordinate project task orders simultaneously.
• Actively manage, supervise and mentor a multi-disciplinary team, promoting an atmosphere in which programme staff can give their best and collaborate to deliver the programme. Provide management oversight across a broader team and maintain strong relationship with consortium partners.
• Ensure maintenance of sound financial and administrative practices in line with policies and procedures and those of the donor. Accountable for the development of annual budgets and financial reports, on-going budget monitoring and financial performance.

Required competencies:

• Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications;
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills, able to manage diverse relationships, be culturally sensitive, and maintain a respectful demeanour in context of working within the international development sector;
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally, sometimes with little advance notice;
• Additionally, have a demonstrated interest and knowledge of international development and in particular, global health issues.
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines;

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess Masters level Degree in Health Sciences, International Development or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years' experience in RMNCAH programming with extensive understanding and skills in programming for child and adolescent health
• Possess at least 5 years’ experience of successful proposal development/management for key private, multilateral and bilateral donors, in the international health sector;
• Must have verifiable experience at leading a multi-partner consortium programme consisting of highly skilled and multidisciplinary technical, financial and administrative teams, overseeing strategies, technical approaches, work plans and budgets.
• Must possess significant understanding of the political, social, economic and cultural context in Nigeria and relevant key stakeholders in the health sector.
• Strong client and external liaison skills (including diplomacy and communication skills) with experience of working in complex environments with governments, donors and external stakeholders.
• Management, strategic planning and leadership experience, with ability to multi-task, work under pressure, inspire high quality work, demonstrate firm but sensitive leadership, provide support and supervision and empower team members.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward a one-page Application Letter (using the position reference as the subject), addressed to the "Director, Human Resources", clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job and current remuneration and send to: [email protected]

Note

• Applicants should send the application, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating current telephone numbers, e-mail address and contact details to the email address above
• Please note that the subject of your email application should be the "Application Code" of the position being applied for. Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements.
• All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• This project is subject to securing donor funding and the precise details of timelines and tasks are subject to change prior to project start-up. We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.