FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Deputy Team Leader, Technical
Requisition: 2018202203 Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Job Description
FHI 360 is currently seeking a qualified Deputy Team Leader, Technical for the upcoming five-year DFID Nigeria Health Investment programme.
Serving as a member of the senior management team, the Deputy Team Leader supports the Team Leader to lead and oversee the technical activity implementation.
The position is contingent upon award to FHI 360.
Key Responsibilities
Provide management leadership (programmatic, financial, and administrative) for the programme, ensuring full alignment with national and international standards
Lead development of the programme’s overall implementation strategy and workplans with the Team Leader and other senior level technical staff
Supervise national level technical teams
Ensures the programme provides and demonstrates good value for money
Oversee the implementation of the programme, working with state-level teams to ensure the timely achievement of targets and the technical quality of all programme deliverables
Supervise key personnel, assign responsibility, and enforce accountability
Effectively represent FHI 360 and maintain working relationships with DFID, government counterparts, and relevant civil society organizations
Communicate and collaborate effectively with the country DFID office, Federal and State Ministries of Health, State and local leadership, civil society, communities, and FHI 360 headquarters
Maintain strong working relationships with programme staff, subcontractors, and external stakeholders
Exercise sound financial management skills, including efficient programme spending
Support the preparation and delivery to the client of budget variations and contract amendments
Ensure compliance with DFID and FHI 360 rules and regulations.
Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree or higher in Public Health, Policy and Governance, Health Economics, or other relevant field required
At least 8 years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing or evaluating complex health programmes, with an emphasis on health systems strengthening; health financing; and/or health sector policy and strategies
Demonstrated technical depth and understanding of the health policy environment and governance in Nigeria or in a country of similar development context; experience in Nigeria, particularly in the Northern regions preferred
Demonstrated success managing large, complex international donor programmes; previous experience in managing a DFID contract strongly preferred
Experience building and maintaining partnerships with other development programmes, local organizations, host country governments, and international agencies
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in English required, working knowledge of Hausa and other local languages preferred
Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:
Core benefits:
Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
Dental insurance
Vision coverage
Group life and AD&D insurance
Health savings account
Long-term disability
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Dependent life insurance
Business travel insurance
Supplemental personal accident insurance
Supplemental disability
Life insurance
Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
403(b) retirement plan
Pension plan
Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):
Note: The above job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.