Director of Programs at St. Ruth Children's Research Hospital

St. Ruth Children's Research Hospital is a world-class, nonprofit institution dedicated to providinglife-saving medical care and conducting groundbreaking research in pediatric cancer, sickle cell disease, and infectious diseases. We are building a center of excellence in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Programs

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently seeking an exceptional Director of Programs (or Program Manager) to lead the strategic design, coordination, and implementation of the hospital’s clinical, research, and outreach programs.
• You will assist in the initial build-out and operational setup of the hospital. This role is ideal for someone resourceful, organized, and ready to roll up their sleeves.

Position Overview

• The Director of Programs is a senior leadership role responsible for the planning, execution, and evaluation of key hospital programs and services. This person will be the operational engine behind our early success, ensuring that St. Ruth’s mission is translated into measurable action across departments.
• You will work closely with the President, Director of Research, Medical Directors, development team, and international partners to ensure programs are impactful, evidence-based, and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage implementation of clinical care, research, and community outreach programs.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, donor reporting, and impact evaluation.
• Develop internal systems for monitoring program performance and service delivery.
• Coordinate with hospital departments to ensure smooth, interdisciplinary operations.
• Prepare proposals, progress reports, and program updates for donors and partners.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and development of program staff.
• Identify opportunities for new partnerships and strategic growth.
• Represent St. Ruth at professional conferences, donor meetings, and government forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor'sdegree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field (required). Master’s degree in Public Health, Nonprofit Management, or related field (plus)
• 2–5years of program management experience in a health, research, or nonprofit setting.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and high-impact projects.
• Familiarity with pediatric health or medical research environments is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Passion for mission-driven work and equity in healthcare.

What We Offer

• Competitive nonprofit salary with performance-based growth.
• Opportunity to help build a landmark institution in African healthcare.
• Collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven work environment.
• Access to local and global leadership training opportunities.
• Ability to shape life-saving programs from the ground up.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@struthchildrenshospital.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.