Program Manager at Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF)

The Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF) is a Nigerian-led non-profit organization established by distinguished academics and seasoned development professionals with extensive expertise in maternal child health, adolescent reproductive health and youth economic empowerment. In response to the global movement for strengthen local leadership in Africa's development, LSDF plays a critical role in Nigeria's reproductive health landscape, traditionally dominated by international actors, by leveraging local expert- ise, global best practices, and strategic partnerships across public and private sectors. Its mission is to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through knowledge management, youth empowerment and the delivery of compassionate, comprehensive, stigma-free services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Category: Fixed Term

Role Summary

• The Program Manager will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership to ensure the effective implementation of the ACCESS Project.
• This role is responsible for overseeing the design, coordination, and execution of the project's two core inter- vention pathways.
• These are (1) Community Engagement and Referrals for Adoles- cent Reproductive Health (ARH) Services, focusing on demand generation and aware- ness creation; and (2) Domestication and Capacity Building for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) that involves strengthening the supply side of the intervention.
• The over- arching goal of these interventions is to enhance access to comprehensive family plan- ning and post-abortion care (PAC) services by addressing stigma, fostering commu- nity participation, and reinforcing health system capacities.
• The Program Manager will work collaboratively with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), State Primary Health Care Boards, and oth- er implementing partners across the four project states (Taraba, Ondo, Ekiti, and Enugu) to ensure alignment with national and state health priorities.
• Additionally, the Program Manager will coordinate closely with Ipas Nigeria and other partners implementing the ACCESS Project in the remaining four priority states (Benue, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Akwa Ibom) to promote synergy, knowledge sharing, and consistent delivery of project ob- jectives across the 8 intervention geographies.
• This position will report to the Head of Programmes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Health Systems Management, Demography, Sociology, Health Management, Nursing, or a related field.
• 7 - 10 years of progressively experience in program management within Adolescent Reproductive Health and Sexual Right, MCH, health systems strengthening, or community development.
• Previous experience working with national and international development organization is required.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-state or multi-sectoral donor-funded projects.
• Strong understanding of SRH and PAC service delivery in the Nigerian context, including familiarity with govemment structures.
• Proven leadership, team management, and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management software.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project states.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter as a single Microsoft document to: vacancy@lifespringdf.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.

Note

• Relevant files should be labelled accordingly.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• LSDF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.