Vacancies: Managing Director, State Program Manager
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It was established as an affiliate of the Family Health International (FHI360) to sustain FHI’s achievement, in strengthening indigenous organizational capacity in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Edo, Nigeria.
To strengthen our operations in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Position: Managing Director
E-mail: AHNi-ProgMgtJobsl@ahnigeria.org
Contract Type: Full term
No. Reqd.: (1)
Location: Abuja
The Managing Director will provide overall leadership in support of AHNi strategic plan, mission, values, goals and overall objectives. S/he will provide leadership and management oversight and direction for the AHNi program; oversee operations and, as the primary AHNi representative, ensure strong collaboration between AHNi Partners and stakeholders including the government, donors and sponsors. S/he will lead AHNi sustainability efforts in the country S/he is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by AHNi and its partners. 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 board directives and applicable grantor, federal and state requirements.
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
- MB.BS/MD/ PHD in similar degree with nine (9) years relevant experience preferably with international development programs which includes at least six (6) years executive level. Or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and
- A minimum of eleven (11) years relevant experience with international development program which six (6) years relevant management experience.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organization regulations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
- Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
Position: State Program Manager
E-mail: AHNi-PCTJobsl@ahnigeria.org
Contract Type: Full term
No. Reqd.: (1)
Location: Edo
The State Program Manager will discharge his/her assignment under the guidance of the AHNi Managing Director. S/He is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and Porting of interventions implemented by AHNi and its partners in the assigned state. S/He is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with AHNi and its partners in the assigned state; will participate in development of, and monitor work plans and budgets etc.
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
- MESS with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
- Or M.Sc in Social Sciences, Public Health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
- Or B.Sc in Social Science, Public Health or related field, with a minimum of 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
- Experience in designing and implementing of public health/international development programs funded by US government or other international donors.
- Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.
- Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is required
Method of application:
Please forward suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document from the date of publication to:
Vacancy closes on 13th July 2013. AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer:
AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or Interview.
