Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes sods-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It was established as an affiliate of the Family Health International (FHI36O) to sustain FHI’s achievements in strengthening indigenous organizational capacity in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. To strengthen our operations in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position:
Job Title: Deputy Managing Director
Location: Abuja
Job Description
The Deputy Managing Director work closely with the AHNi Managing Director and other Senior Staff to provide strategic leadership for the long term sustainability of AHNi as an independent, Nigerian non-governmental organization. In particular, the DMD provides operational oversight on financial and human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services, contracts & grants, asset management, ICT, and general administration to ensure responsiveness to the rules and regulations of the financial supporters of AHNi’s projects. S/he will also have specific responsibility as the project lead on the AHNi SIDHAS project. S/he is accountable for judicious use of all the resources entrusted to AHNi and protection of the organization’s financial assets while ensuring compliance with directives and applicable grantor, federal and state requirements
Minimum Recruitment Standards
- MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 7 years relevant experience with international development prams which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience
- Or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience.
- Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGCs and CBOs is required.
- Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
Application Closing Date
18
th October, 2013
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to:
AHNi-ProgMgtJobs@ahnigeria.org
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer:
AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.