Deputy National Team Leader - Technical at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy National Team Leader - Technical

Job ID: sfh-44535
Location: Kano
Employment type: Full-time
Category: Programs

Job Profile

• The specific purpose of this position is to provide the technical leadership and strategic direction of a maternal and child health programme and support the National Team Leader in the achievement of the programme goals. 
• The staff is responsible for overseeing the technical unit and its outputs, ensuring quality coordination among advisers, regularly liaising with state teams Leaders (STLs) and helping to develop overall strategies, work plans, budgets and rigorous Internal Technical review processes.

Job Role

• Provide technical direction for implementation of all output strategies
• Coordinate all technical units and advisers to ensure integration at all levels
• Ensure integration in programme planning and implementation using a one team approach
• Ensure development and implementation of activities as per work plan
• Programme coordination and management arrangements at the State level between the consortium members.

Qualifications / Experience

• Master’s Degree in Medical or Health Sciences or equivalent degree or experience
• 15+ years Health and Development experience, with at least 10 in the senior management
• Sound knowledge of health programmes in Nigeria
• Familiarity of DFID policies and regulations
• Knowledge of projects management and budgets management.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented young professionals.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2023.