Program Officer 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: Program Officer

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Deputy National Program Manager (Technical), the program Management in the Country Office with analysis, work plan implementation monitoring, and quarterly and annual reporting.
• Operate the Microsoft Project based performance management tool on PATHS2 for tracking the implementation of PATHS2 programme activities, and extracting information from the projects web inter-phase using International Site Management Solutions (ISMS).
• S/he will also ensure timely update by alt programme officers who are involved in implementation of activities and report to the DNPM Technical.
• Participate actively in work plan quarterly review meetings.
• Serve as the focal person for ISMS for the project. Participate in Value for Money (VFM) meetings and provide information regarding some of the VFM indicators.

Requirements

• B.Sc/BA preferably in public health or other related field.
• 4 years relevant work experience in programs administration
• Experience in the use of MS Office package - Word Excel PowerPoint Internet use and Outlook Express
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis
• Use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities
• Be accurate complete and meticulous in record keeping and documentation
• Familiarity with reproductive health, family planning, public health, international development, and/or social science research.

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.