State Programme Manager at Society for Family Health (SFH) - 4 Openings

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Programme Manager

Job ID: sfh-33293
Locations: Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa and Nasarawa
Employment type: Full-time
Category: Programs

Job Profile

• The State Project Managers will have overall responsibility of project activities, including management of project staff and liaison with stakeholders at the state level.
• S/He will be responsible for coordinating the provision of all communication, community mobilisation and demand creation roles and ensure achievement of programme deliverables.

Job Role

• Project coordination and implementation 
• Lead and manage processes of a strategic advocacy plan 
• Strategic Technical Assistance to government agencies for Health Systems Strengthening 

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a First Degree in Sciences, Arts, or related field of study.
• A Master’s Degree in Public Health, policy or related fields will be essential to this position  
• Must possess minimum of five (5) years post-NYSC working experience in health and family planning programmes.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health policies and programming in Nigeria and be comfortable with working with a range of stakeholders.
• Data management and reporting skills.
• Creative writing skills to write and develop success stories and human- interest stories.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for these positions is based on industry standards, and designed to attract, motivate, and incentivize talented individuals.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• SFH is an equal opportunity employer, therefore women are encouraged to apply.
• Qualified candidates who are residents in the states where the role is situated are strongly encouraged to apply.