Project Manager at Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust

Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust is a public health nonprofit organization working to keep people healthy and safe. From education and outreach programs in low-resource communities to training students and health professionals to developing new policies and guidelines, DRASA works with communities, the government, and local and international partners to improve people’s health across the country. Our goal is to build community health ambassadors and a strong, accessible and resilient health system that provides quality care and is prepared to handle emergencies and save lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

• Dr. Amey Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust seeks a Project Manager tprovide technical assistance and support tDRASA’s projects.
• The Project Manager will assist project staff with the oversight, structures and tools required for smooth implementation. 
• This position will utilize technical, operational, and project management competencies in public health. 

Specific Responsibilities 

• Support the design, planning and implementation of projects and activities 
• Oversee Program Managers and project teams 
• Coordinate internal and external resources for project execution 
• Lead the development of key documents during the project lifecycle including proposals, project charter, budgets, work plans and trackers 
• Measure project performance and assess risks using appropriate tools and techniques Review and update project progress daily ensure completion is on schedule and within budget Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation 
• Provide comprehensive day-to-day operational support tprojects 
• Ensure quality, efficiency and timeliness in project implementation 
• Provide guidance timprove the organization's project management capabilities and align our practices with industry standards 
• Prepare presentations treport progress on multiple projects, current bottlenecks and resolution planning.

Qualifications and Experience
Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Public Health or Health-related field and 5 - 7 years of related work experience in public health project management and coordination
• Relevant experience with project planning and implementation at the community, state, and/or national level working with public sector and NGOs 
• Strong project management experience including planning, initiating, and delivering initiatives within agreed time frames 
• Professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 
• Experience in developing platforms for internal project management processes 
• Proven ability tprepare and deliver accurate and impactful presentations and deliverables ttechnical and general audiences 
• Ability tinitiate, foster, interact, and maintain relationships with teams and diverse groups Experience leading and coaching project team members tstrengthen their abilities and skill sets 
• Ability thandle multiple work streams simultaneously and work independently and proactively manage the implementation of complex projects 
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills 
• Highly entrepreneurial with strong self-motivation 
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite/Workspace (cloud) tools 
• Additional qualifications: 
• Experience in technical areas: 
• Infectious diseases 
• Community health and hygiene 
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) 
• Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) 
• Health emergency preparedness/health security.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter) to: [email protected] using "DRASA Project Manager Application" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only candidates who successfully pass the screening process will be notified for an interview. 
• DRASA is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any candidate for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status or disability unrelated tjob requirements.