Program Officer at Jhpiego Nigeria

Abuja

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Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Job ID: 2025-7406
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

  • The Program Officer will support the implementation of the Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) and RISE Integrated Health project being implemented at the national and state level.
  • This includes specifically assisting with the development of procurement plan, support with capacity building on Maternal, newborn and Child Health (MNCH)+ Nutrition, Immunization and Malaria, webinars and other learning events and draft quarterly reports to the donor.
  • In addition, they will support development of work plans, liaising with FMOH, NPHCDA and SMoH/SPHCDA staff, other partners and donors regarding implementation, development of success stories, monitoring and evaluation of programs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead program coordination, specifically the MNCH+N, immunization and malaria activities at the national and state level.
  • Development, implementation and monitoring of work plan and budgets.
  • Coordinate technical assistance for program implementation of learning activities such as webinars and technical briefs.
  • Assist the technical staff in the design implementation, monitoring and assessment of activities.
  • Write quarterly reports, annual work plans, project monitoring tracking indicators, target implementation plan and relevant reports as required.
  • Work closely with technical and program staff to ensure quality implementation of programs and monitor overall project level spending.
  • Assist in the development of new program approaches that are linked to related services
  • Work with MCGL/RISE Integrated Health Project consultants to implement trainings, mentoring services and programs
  • Maintain partnerships on behalf of MCGL/RISE Integrated Health Project with FMOH, NPHCDA, WHO, UNICEF, CHAI, UNFPA, USG Department of Health (DoS) IPs, members of the RMNCAEH+N TWG, SWAp office donors, and other partners.
  • Other duties as necessary or as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Public Health, Sociology, or a related Health, Medical, or Social Science discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience working with USG/RMNCH programs and strong familiarity with USG reporting requirements.
  • 5+ years experience in management, operational and technical expertise with a preference in MNCH and Quality of Care program implementation

Required Abilities / Skills:

  • Experience in RMNCH+N, immunization and malaria and quality of care programs
  • Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation
  • Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations
  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
  • Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
  • Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication and development of PowerPoint presentations.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
  • Ability to travel frequently across the states in Nigeria.
  • References will be required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

Go to Program Officer at Jhpiego Nigeria to Apply