Program Officer at Jhpiego Nigeria

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Job ID: 2025-7406
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The Program Officer will support the implementation of the Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) and RISE Integrated Health project being implemented at the national and state level.
• This includes specifically assisting with the development of procurement plan, support with capacity building on Maternal, newborn and Child Health (MNCH)+ Nutrition, Immunization and Malaria, webinars and other learning events and draft quarterly reports to the donor.
• In addition, they will support development of work plans, liaising with FMOH, NPHCDA and SMoH/SPHCDA staff, other partners and donors regarding implementation, development of success stories, monitoring and evaluation of programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead program coordination, specifically the MNCH+N, immunization and malaria activities at the national and state level.
• Development, implementation and monitoring of work plan and budgets.
• Coordinate technical assistance for program implementation of learning activities such as webinars and technical briefs.
• Assist the technical staff in the design implementation, monitoring and assessment of activities.
• Write quarterly reports, annual work plans, project monitoring tracking indicators, target implementation plan and relevant reports as required.
• Work closely with technical and program staff to ensure quality implementation of programs and monitor overall project level spending.
• Assist in the development of new program approaches that are linked to related services
• Work with MCGL/RISE Integrated Health Project consultants to implement trainings, mentoring services and programs
• Maintain partnerships on behalf of MCGL/RISE Integrated Health Project with FMOH, NPHCDA, WHO, UNICEF, CHAI, UNFPA, USG Department of Health (DoS) IPs, members of the RMNCAEH+N TWG, SWAp office donors, and other partners.
• Other duties as necessary or as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Public Health, Sociology, or a related Health, Medical, or Social Science discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working with USG/RMNCH programs and strong familiarity with USG reporting requirements.
• 5+ years experience in management, operational and technical expertise with a preference in MNCH and Quality of Care program implementation

Required Abilities / Skills:

• Experience in RMNCH+N, immunization and malaria and quality of care programs
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication and development of PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Ability to travel frequently across the states in Nigeria.
• References will be required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.