Senior Program Manager Vacancy at Pro-Health International

Pro-Health International is a faith-based, non- profit organization that has provided free health care services to under-served populations in Nigeria and Africa for over 27 years.

We are inviting suitable candidates for the under-listed position for our newly awarded USAID funded OVC project ICHSSA 4: Integrated Child Health and Social Services to be implemented in Nigeria. The ICHSSA 4 project seeks to improve the wellbeing of OVCS and their caregivers:

Job Title: Senior Program Manager

Location: Adamawa

Job Summary / Responsibilities
Primary Functions:

• The Senior program manager will be responsible for the management and coordination of the ICHSSA project sub-grants with CSOs in Adamawa States
• S / he will work closely with the System strengthening and sustainability Advisors (SSSA)
• Monitoring / Evaluation Advisors (MEAs) and other key ICHSSA program staff to ensure project targets are met and documented appropriately.
• S / he will liaise closely with Finance and Compliance Specialist (FCSs) to ensure proper accountability for project funds.
• She / he will also provide technical assistance and training as appropriate to partners to ensure that high standards of program implementation are provided.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works closely with SMWASD and System strengthening and sustainability advisors to conduct the sub grant process in assigned states each of the first three years.
• Conducts assessments of CSO sub grantees provides mentorship in proposal design and implementation of service delivery.
• Identify potential business development plans and sustainability.
• With TO and TAs, organizes and supports technical trainings and community of practice meetings.
• Monitors progress on various capacity building related indicators CSOs with MEOs.
• Ensures CSO participation in coordination meetings.
• Serves as the focal ICHSSA 4 project contact for CSO sub grants.
• Ensures on-going support and monitoring to CSOs after their grant closure to track sustainability outcomes
• Needs to have technical OVC skills / knowledge and strong program management skills.
• The SPM will manage a large team comprising program unit and provide support in office administration.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or Health related field is required
• Candidate must have up to five years PEPFAR program implementation; experience is supervising and providing MEAL technical assistance for PEPFAR HIV OVC and Adolescent programs
• Candidate should have strong interpersonal skill
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work in a culturally sensitive environment
• A Master’s in Social Sciences or MPH will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of work experience on an OVC program in Nigeria is required
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in developmental field with MSc/ MPH or related field
• Ability to use all Microsoft packages including excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated willingness to work in a team.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.

Deadline: 21st January, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover Letter along with their Resume / CV to: prohealthcareers1@gmail.com using the “Job title” as the subject of the email.

Important Information / Notice

• The above job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
• Pro-Health International is an equal -opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified