Society for Family Health is one of Nigeria’s largest non-governmental organisations. Founded in 1985 by three eminent Nigerians: Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, Justice Ifeyinwa Nzeako, Pharmacist Dahiru Wali and Phil Harvey. Society for Family Health Nigeria has a mission to empower Nigerians, particularly the poor and vulnerable to lead healthier lives. Working with the private and public sectors, SFH adopts social marketing and behaviour change communication to improve access to essential health information, services, and products to motivate the adoption of healthy behaviours.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 10 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit, Project Management
Job Profile:
The Deputy Programme Director/Technical Director will provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to drive the success of the USAID-funded Community Health project. Collaborating closely with the Programme Director and project team, you will oversee the development and execution of technical strategies, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering innovative solutions, monitoring progress, and maximizing the impact of our interventions.
Job Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:
- Lead the development and implementation of technical strategies, work plans, and performance monitoring frameworks in collaboration with project stakeholders.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality technical assistance, training, and capacity-building activities to project partners and stakeholders.
- Drive innovation and continuous learning by facilitating knowledge sharing, best practices dissemination, and adaptive management approaches.
- Foster strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and other key stakeholders to promote collaboration and sustainability.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to project staff, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork.
Qualifications/Experience:
- An undergraduate degree in medicine
- Advanced degree in public health, medicine, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing and implementing complex health projects, preferably in low-resource settings.
- Proven track record of technical leadership, strategic planning, and project management.
- Extensive knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, as well as experience working on USAID-funded projects.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
