Senior Project Manager at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Nigeria

Job Requisition ID: R3813
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job type: Full time

About the Project

• The Fleming Fund aims to respond to the global threat of drug-resistant infections, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
• The aim of the Fleming Fund’s program of country, regional, and fellowship grants, managed by Mott MacDonald, is to improve the ability of Fleming Fund countries to diagnose drug-resistant bacteria, generate data, and strengthen surveillance to inform policy and practice at national and international levels.
• During Phase I, support has been provided to >200 surveillance sites in Africa and Asia. About two-thirds of these have been in the human health sector with the remainder being in animal health, veterinary services, food safety, and environment laboratories.
• Phase II of the Fleming Fund is set to provide further support to Fleming Fund countries. Investing in similar areas, the program focuses on four outcomes:
  • Production of quality AMR/U/C and burden data
  • Quality analyses of data
  • Sharing analyses and data with decision-makers
  • Promoting sustainable investment to counter AMR

About the Role

• The Senior Project Manager works under the supervision of the Project Director (PD) on all aspects of project management and implementation.
• The Senior Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day project management and overall monitoring of project progress against benchmarks.
• The Senior Project Manager ensures that the activities are implemented as planned and deviations in activity timelines are flagged for the attention of the PD.  
• S/he contributes to the design and implementation of technical activities in support of the project’s objectives, ensuring timely mobilization of needed high-quality support to the project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize project management methodology to effectively plan, execute, and monitor project activities. 
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on the FF project milestones, deliverables, and timelines. 
• Prepare regular updates including presentations and reports for the attention of the Project Director, providing clear visibility into project progress. 
• Assist in donor reporting.
• Track milestones and deliverables, identifying and addressing potential risks and issues promptly. 
• Support the PD in stakeholder engagement, fostering positive relationships and ensuring alignment with project goals.

Educational Qualifications

• A Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certification is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in project management with a strong understanding and practical application of project management approaches. 10 years’ experience is preferred.
• Experience working in an NGO is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager creating and managing systems, tracking, etc.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and report writing skills.
• Highly organized.
• Demonstrated diplomatic and management skills, and the ability to coordinate a diverse team across time zones to a common goal.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of project management software and tools.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What do you need to apply?

• MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.