Partnership for Transforming Health Systems Phase II (PATHS2) is a six year national programme funded by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) to strengthen Nigeria;s health system; PATHS2 seeks to contribute to effective and efficient use of Nigeria's resources to achieve the health related Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5; focusing on six states and the federal government.
PATHS2 is recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Program Officer
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of the Deputy National Program Manager (Technical), the program Management in the Country Office with analysis, work plan implementation monitoring, and quarterly and annual reporting.
- Operate the Microsoft Project based performance management tool on PATHS2 for tracking the implementation of PATHS2 programme activities, and extracting information from the projects web inter-phase using International Site Management Solutions (ISMS).
- S/he will also ensure timely update by alt programme officers who are involved in implementation of activities and report to the DNPM Technical.
- Participate actively in work plan quarterly review meetings.
- Serve as the focal person for ISMS for the project. Participate in Value for Money (VFM) meetings and provide information regarding some of the VFM indicators.
Requirements
- B.Sc/BA preferably in public health or other related field.
- 4 years relevant work experience in programs administration
- Experience in the use of MS Office package - Word Excel PowerPoint Internet use and Outlook Express
- Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis
- Use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities
- Be accurate complete and meticulous in record keeping and documentation
- Familiarity with reproductive health, family planning, public health, international development, and/or social science research.
Application Closing Date
10th October, 2014
How To Apply
In order to be considered for the above position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and a cover letter that provide details of the applicant's qualifications for the desired position to:
[email protected]
Note: In the subject line of the email, indicate the specific job title and location of the position you wish to apply for. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.