Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors.
Due to a corporate reorganisation to meet growth and expansion demands, we seek to recruit highly competent and result oriented persons with integrity to fill these vacancies. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.
Job Title: Deputy Managing Director
Job Ref: ES0036
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- Reporting to the Managing Director, the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) provides support to the Managing Director to ensure that SF11 achieves its business objectives and creates an environment that promotes staff commitment to the achievement of the organisational vision, mission, and strategy.
- The DMD also has overarching responsibility for all health programs managed by SFH and will provide guidance for policy and strategic direction for all programs. The DMD is also responsible for ensuring the provision of credible research information to support program design, implementation, monitoring, and communications.
Qualifications and Experience
- First degree or its equivalent in Social Sciences, Biological Sciences or Health/Medical Sciences as well as a relevant second degree (Business Administration, General Management or Public Health).
- Minimum of 15 years progressive experience, with at least 5 years at executive management level with an international NGO/PVO/NGO, reputable blue chip company or in the public sector.
- Extensive experience in the design, management, analysis, and evaluation of public health programs.
- Demonstrated success in organisational capacity building, including fiscal management and budgeting, fundraising, managing relations with major donors, donor cultivation, people management, and programmatic oversight success
- Strong project management skills managing complex, multi-faceted projects and successfully operationalising innovative programs resulting in measurable successes and program growth
- Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool and experience working with information technology staff to develop and implement program evaluation systems
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational and cross-cultural skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for SFH’s mission
Remuneration
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
Application Closing Date
15 February 2013.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to:
[email protected] . Quoting the appropriate reference number, as the subject of your e-mail
Note:
- Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements.
- All applications will be treated in confidence.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.