SuNMaP is DFID-funded seven year programme (2008 -2015) to support the National Malaria Control Programme. It currently operates in ten states, namely; Awka, Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Niger, Ogun and Yobe with headquarters in Abuja. The project is managed by a consortium of three international organizations, namely: Malaria Consortium UK, Health Partners International and GRID Consulting Nigeria.
The objective of SuNMaP is to strengthen the delivery of the Nigeria's National Malaria control effort by providing technical support to improve the capacity of the National Malaria Control programme (NMCP) at all levels. In doing this, the programme is working with stakeholders in the health sector public and private; as well as civil societies and partners from the commercial sector.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- The Project Manager will be based in the Abuja Country officer and will be responsible for overall management, coordination and harmonization of the Nigeria component of the Multi-country programme.
- S/he will lead project implementation activities ensuring consistency with overall programme performance framework in line with the programme core values.
Main Duties
- Work with the project team in-Country and the Regional Programme Coordinator (RPC) for smooth project startup and planning of all project technical components;.
- Actively seek opportunities to align the severe malaria outcomes projects with other on-going projects in the country;
- Oversee and manage country office project budget management and expenditure;.
- Work with the country finance team to prepare and track progress of project and activity budgets. .
- Ensure that the market development principles of the project are maintained throughout the project and work to see that the project is contributing to the systemic changes that are necessary to produce a sustainable market for injectable Artesunate.
- Prepare country office project progress and narrative reports on time and according to donor agreement;
- Work with the Technical Programme Coordinator and RPC to put in place and run an excellent performance management and quality assurance system.
Qualifications
- A Health professional with a minimum of 8-years' post-qualification experience in the Public health sector within Nigeria or any Africa country.
- S/he must have a minimum of 3-years' experience working at National level of a programme in Nigeria or a developing country.
- Previous experience in project management, market development projects, malaria case management practices and a strong understanding of budget management within a donor funding environment will be an added advantage..
- Excellent communication, data analysis, report writing, project management, M&E and capacity building skills are required.
Application Closing Date
20th September, 2013
How to Apply
Interested candidates, who meet the qualifications and requirements for this position, should submit an electronic copy of an application letter and CV through to:
[email protected]
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Note: Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to engaging the best candidates immediately. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.