JHPIEGO: Program Manager

Overview:

Under the Director of Field Operations, the State Program Manager will provide the leadership and management of programmatic activities at the state level for a five-year USAID award focused on strengthening malaria prevention and control in Nigeria. The objective of the Malaria Action Program for States is to increase the quality, access and uptake of malaria control interventions. The State Program Manager will oversee a team of technical program specialists in the Cross River State to ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day program activities as well as strategic planning and implementation of malaria control efforts at state and local government levels. This position will be contingent upon Jhpiego’s receipt of award. Apply online

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to ensure that program activities are implemented in a timely manner at the state and local government levels Lead the development of the Cross River State annual work plans, quarterly reports and office budget Facilitate the design of program activities with technical staff, lead implementation of program activities, and monitor state office activities, incorporating evidence-based lessons learned and monitoring and evaluation data to continually improve program activities. Ensure program approaches are sustainable Supervise, mentor and motivate Cross River State malaria program team to achieve program results Work closely with staff to approve performance monitoring plan at state level and ensure that M&E data is collected routinely, accurately and in a timely manner and that data is regularly incorporated back into the design of program activities Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities in Cross River State, including progress and annual reports, and technical and financial reports to USAID Develop and maintain excellent relationships with state and LGA-level government, NGO health personnel, as well as the RBM Unit and Malaria Focal Person. Oversee the work of local non-governmental and private sector health and development organizations that partner with the program and work closely with them to build their capacity Represent Jhpiego and the program at state-level activities Ensure the program’s administrative, technical and financial integrity Provide oversight and support for training activities, travel and procurement that may be required by program staff, the LGA, and State Ministry of Health for the implementation of program activities

Qualifications:

A graduate diploma in a health-related field or a master’s degree in public health A minimum of ten years of mid-level experience implementing and managing complex public health programs, including at least seven years experience managing USAID programs at the state level Knowledge of malaria control interventions in Nigeria, including access to care, treatment, testing, prevention, behavior change communication, and/or monitoring and evaluation Proven leadership skills and expertise in the management of health programs and program staff, including the development and review of donor annual workplans, program strategies and donor reports Experience coordinating program activities with governmental, non-governmental and private sector partners Demonstrated experience collaborating with in-country partners to implement program activities Work experience in Nigeria, including Cross River State Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Strong decision making skills Understanding of USAID regulations and compliance Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally Ability to travel nationally Fluent in written and spoken English, knowledge of Hausa is a plus

JHPIEGO: Program Manager