Associate Director, State Program Operations (Kaduna) at an Indigenous Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV.It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Director, State Program Operations

Location:Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Department/Unit: Health Systems Strengthening & States Coordination
Directly Reports to: Acting Head, Health Systems Strengthening & States Coordination

Job Overview

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities.
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable.
• The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality HIV services across supported health facilities.
• This role will involve providing strategic oversight and technical leadership in the integration of HIV services within broader health interventions, enhancing local ownership, sustainability, and the overall effectiveness of HIV programs.
• The Associate Director will collaborate with various stakeholders, including government bodies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and program beneficiaries, to foster a sustainable and comprehensive HIV response in the state.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic leadership to the operations team, ensuring effective support to health facilities, particularly in the area of human resources for health.
• Ensure gender-sensitive programming across health interventions to maintain the high quality of HIV services.
• Offer leadership and guidance to thematic leads on stakeholder engagement, focusing on enhancing the sustainability and ownership of the HIV response.
• Lead quarterly strategic review meetings with government officials, healthcare providers, CSOs, program beneficiaries, and staff to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Strengthen collaboration with state and local health authorities to deepen ownership of the HIV response.
• Support the implementation of state-led HIV programs aimed at promoting local ownership and ensuring sustainability.
• Work closely with State Health Insurance Agencies to facilitate the enrollment and coverage of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in appropriate health packages.
• Collaborate with the State Ministry of Health (SMOH) to improve the deployment, training, and management of healthcare workers across supported facilities.
• Organize and oversee operational and logistical support for the national clinical mentorship program.
• Develop and implement plans for mentoring and supportive supervision of facilities offering comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment, and care.
• Coordinate the implementation of Quality Improvement (QI) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities across supported health facilities to maintain service excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires Postgraduate (master’s degree) in public health, development, or other social sciences and 10 years of management experience in health programs preferably HIV interventions
• Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants (e.g., CDC/PEPFAR and other donor grants);
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and to think and plan strategically;
• An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular about reproductive health and HIV/AIDS;
• Previous experience in managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others; Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Proven track record/abilities to manage large-scale, cross-functional business process improvement strategies, plans, activities, and teams
• Expert knowledge of best-practice project management and change management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, as evidenced through previous work experience and results achieved; capable of effective and efficient development, management, and tracking of large-scale projects
• Superior partnering skills, exceptionally strong and highly effective working relationships with internal & external partners/stakeholders
• Excellent leadership skills; can manage larger-scale teams, anddevelop individual skills and abilities, while driving teams to meet or exceed targets & goals

Required Competencies:

• Ability to Inspire and Motivate:
• Ability to make informed, strategic decisions in complex and dynamic healthcare environments.
• Skilled in mediating conflicts and fostering a collaborative work culture.
• Ability to create long-term plans that align with organizational goals,
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess challenges, anddevise innovative solutions.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and use insights for program improvement.
• Negotiation Skills, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Technical Expertise in HIV and Health Systems
• Experience in implementing QI and QA processes in health programs
• Program and Project Management skills
• Ability to anticipate potential risks, anddevelop mitigation strategies.
• Ability to mentor and develop the skills of team members.

Application Closing Date
11th November, 2024.