Deputy Chief of Party / Technical Director at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs of improving Sexual and Reproductive Health, Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party / Technical Director

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• Provide technical leadership for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Provide leadership and supportive supervision for State Team Leads in the provision of comprehensive routine immunization services.
• Support the development of annual work plans and budgets for project implementation
• Provide leadership in the implementation of evidence-based interventions on routine immunization services.
• Ensure capacity strengthening of implementing routine immunization programmes
• Ensure professional documentation and timely submission of project reports and presentations to the project director.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

Specific Responsibilities

• We seek applications from qualified persons for the following position in an anticipated US CDC funded Immunization project “Strengthening immunization program implementation in sub-national consequential geographies in Nigeria (SIPIS-Nigeria)”.
• The candidate will be based in Abuja with oversight functions on selected states and report to the Chief of Party.

Qualifications

• MBBS or Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work or related field.
• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration or Management will be added advantage.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of Eight (8) years of experience in Donor funded program such as USG or United Nations in routine immunization.
• Vast experience in managing USG-funded activities, including program planning, implementation, data use, monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to develop and track project work plans and budget effectively.
• Proven track record of leadership, supportive supervision, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Language.
• Great Interpersonal Communication Skills.
• Proven track record of leadership, supportive supervision, mentoring and coaching skills.

Application Closing Date
25th February, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
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Note

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees including their functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. 
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
• ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).