State Team Lead at the Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: State Team Lead

Location: Adamawa
Job Category: Fixed Term

Job Description

• Will oversee the implementation of the program in the state offices, coordinate all terms of reference, reports (quarterly and annual) in line with approved budgets for the program management, work closely with the Senior Program Advisor in planning and budgeting of program activities.
• S/he will oversee and provide regular supportive supervision on performance and review of the process of project implementation in all program activities, provide support to the Senior Program Advisor on technical, administrative, and operational management of the program.
• Support in managing regular correspondence with Donor representatives on various stages of program implementation.
• Lead the development of work plans and budgets and communicate these to staff and partners.
• Oversee strategy implementation and delivery of results in the state with close working relationship with the Senior Program Advisor for strategic direction. Ensure compliance with Donor’s terms and conditions as well as AHNi rules and regulations.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Health or Behavioral Sciences, or other relevant fields required with 7-9 years’ experience
• At least 7 years of mid-level experience implementing, and managing or evaluating complex health programs 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 donor programs; previous experience in managing a USAID contract strongly preferred
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with other development programs, local organizations, host country governments, and international agencies
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in English required, working knowledge of Hausa preferred.

Application Closing Date
21st January, 2022.