Program Officer (Adolescent Health) at Partners in Health Care Nigeria Limited

Partners in Health Care Nigeria Limited, founded in 2023, is a leading healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality medical services, innovative healthcare solutions, and patient-centric care throughout Nigeria. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of Nigerians by delivering accessible, affordable, and top-tier healthcare services. We are a beacon of healthcare excellence and innovation in Nigeria. Founded on the principles of compassion, quality care, and accessibility, we are dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape of Nigeria by providing comprehensive, patient-centric medical services and solutions. Our journey began with a simple yet profound mission: to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities across Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer (Adolescent Health)

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to PIHC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated program responsibilities according to plan of action
• Ensure program objectives are met within the specified timeframe and budget.
• Monitor implementation of Program plans as necessary to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Support in overseeing programmatic reporting, and identify and address potential issues proactively, taking corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure adherence to Program implementation to Program Document
• Support in ensuring Smooth day-to-day running of the department
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the Program function

Specific Responsibilities:

• Representation of PiHC interests in external meetings and planning efforts nationally. 
• Ensure program objectives are met within the specified timeframe and budget.
• Monitor implementation of Program plans as necessary to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Support in programmatic reporting, and identify and address potential issues proactively, taking corrective actions when needed.
• Support in the implementation of strategically tailored programs to Nigeria’s context.
• Support program implementation through thorough assessments, baselines, budget planning, monitoring, evaluations, field visits, and reporting.
• Support in the design, implement, and monitor training and mentoring programs for PiHC Program staff.
• Monitor Program spending according to the approved budgets.
• Must understand and communicate with young people in ways they can relate and understand
• Ensure financial compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Prepare and present financial reports as required.
• Ensure availability of up-to-date needs assessment (preferably multi-sectoral) to inform program design and advocacy efforts.
• Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of Programs as appropriate. 
• Consolidation, review, and sign-off of concept notes and proposals input submitted to the Program Manager.

Functional / Technical Responsibilities:

• Experience implementing public health programs in resource-limited settings.
• Experience implementing SRH.
• Experience in the implementation of donor-funded programs.
• Experience working with Adolescents and young people
• At least 3 years experience working with an NGO.
• Experience working with young people and adolescents providing prevention services with referral options.

Your Profile (Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a Health-related field, Social Sciences or its equivalent
• A Health Personnel, Social worker or caregiver
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience
• Candidates must be a Computer literate
• Possess a Positive attitude (demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, approachability and diplomacy).
• Ability to withstand work-related pressure, and deliver tasks in line with PiHC quality standard
• Must understand and communicate with young people in ways they can relate to and understand.
• Fluency in English Language is a must.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2024.