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 (FHI 360) to sustain FHI’s achievements in strengthening indigenous organizational capacity in Nigeria. To strengthen our operations in the country, are seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Position: Managing Officer
Contract Type: Full term
No. Reqd.: 1
Location: Edo
Reporting to the AHNi Board, the Managing Officer 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 operation land, as the primary AHNi representative, ensure strong collaboration between AHNi Partners land 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 of relevant management experience at the 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 programs 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.
Method of Application:
Please forward suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document from the date of publication to:
AHNi-ProgMgtJobs@ahnigeria.org
Vacancy closes 13th June 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.
