Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust is a public health nonprofit organization working to keep people healthy and safe. From education and outreach programs in low-resource communities to training students and health professionals to developing new policies and guidelines, DRASA works with communities, the government, and local and international partners to improve people’s health across the country. Our goal is to build community health ambassadors and a strong, accessible and resilient health system that provides quality care and is prepared to handle emergencies and save lives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Description
- We are seeking a Project Manager to provide technical assistance and support to DRASA’s projects.
- The Project Manager will assist project staff with the oversight, structures and tools required for smooth implementation.
- This position will utilize technical, operational, and project management competencies in public health.
Specific Responsibilities
- Support the design, planning and implementation of projects and activities
- Oversee Program Managers and project teams
- Coordinate internal and external resources for project execution
- Lead the development of key documents during the project lifecycle including proposals, project charter, budgets, work plans and trackers
- Measure project performance and assess risks using appropriate tools and techniques
- Review and update project progress daily ensure completion is on schedule and within budget
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Provide comprehensive day-to-day operational support to projects
- Ensure quality, efficiency and timeliness in project implementation
- Provide guidance to improve the organization’s project management capabilities and align our practices with industry standards
- Prepare presentations to report progress on multiple projects, current bottlenecks and resolution planning.
Qualifications and Experience
Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Public Health or Health-related field and 5-7 years of related work experience in public health project management and coordination
- Relevant experience with project planning and implementation at the community, state, and/or national level working with public sector and NGOs
- Strong project management experience including planning, initiating, and delivering initiatives within agreed time frames
- Professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2
- Experience in developing platforms for internal project management processes
- Proven ability to prepare and deliver accurate and impactful presentations and deliverables to technical and general audiences
- Ability to initiate, foster, interact, and maintain relationships with teams and diverse groups
- Experience leading and coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets
- Ability to handle multiple work streams simultaneously and work independently and proactively manage the implementation of complex projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Highly entrepreneurial with strong self-motivation
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite/Workspace (cloud) tools
Additional qualifications:
- Experience in technical areas:
- Infectious diseases
- Community health and hygiene
- Infection prevention and control (IPC)
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- Health emergency preparedness/health security.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter) to: [email protected] using “DRASA Project Manager Application” as the subject of the mail.
