FHI Recruiting for Executive Director, Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI)

Family Health International (FHI) is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change. Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director, Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI) based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Title: Executive Director, Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI)
Location: Nigeria
Req ID: 1425

Position Responsibilities:
The Executive Director, Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI) provides leadership and management oversight for all AHNI’s activities and large, complex and diverse portfolio of public health programs in Nigeria. Responsibilities include:

• Providing operational oversight of all operations;
• Develops and ensures effective and productive collaboration between AHNI and national, state, and local government as well as community and other stakeholders;
• Represents AHNI to external donors and sponsors;
• Leading AHNI business and resource development efforts in country;
• Serveing as project director or chief of party (COP) on designated AHNI project/s; and
• Managing the relationship of AHNI at the leadership level with FHI.

Position Requirements:

• BSc/BA and 9 -11 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience; or
• MSc/MA in public health or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience; or
• PhD/MD or equivalent degree and 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
• Overseas field experience required.
• English language skills required.

Apllication Deadline
28th December, 2010

Method of Application
FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register on-line through FHI's Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application: AA/EOE/M/F/V/D.