Project Manager Vacancy at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support, primary health care system strengthening and Maternal and Child Health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in the organisation. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the vacant position below:

Project: Society for Family Health TB Treatment and Prevention Project

Duration of Contract: Full time, fixed-term contract – Sixteen (16) months

Type of Contract: Temporary Service Hires

Application Code: Project Manager-TBTPP

• The Project Manager will have overall responsibility for all project activities including management of project staff, oversight and liaison with SHOPS Plus and other stakeholders at the national and state levels.

• The project manager shall represent SFH at all international and national level discussions, which will include but not restricted to technical and management meetings with government ministries, agencies and departments assuring fiscal integrity of operations and ensuring progress against programme indicators.

• The project manager will be reporting directly to the Head, project support unit and shall be the main contact person between SFH and SHOPS Plus.

• Coordinate implementation of project activities by participating Proprietary and Patent Medical Vendorsand Community Pharmacists (PPMVs & CPs)

• Conduct advocacy to all stakeholders to ensure buy in, participation and enabling environment for project implementation.

• Manage and maintain good relations with all stakeholders – PPMVs/CPs, PHIRA, STB programme etc.

• Supervise and coordinate the production of project outputs to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost as outlined in the project proposal and result framework documents

• Mobilize all project inputs in accordance with agreed project terms of reference.

• Supervise, guide and coordinate the work of the project implementation team, all project staff, consultants and activity/sub-project contractors under the project.

• In close liaison with the Head of PSU and Finance Director prepare and revise project work and financial plans.

• Oversee and ensure timely submission of the project inception Report, combined project implementation review/annual project report (PIR/APR), monthly reports, quarterly technical reports, quarterly financial reports, and other reports as may be required by the donors.

• Disseminate project reports and respond to queries from stakeholders.

• Provide project update to the State TB Programme and PHIRA and ensure the fulfilment of donor directives.

• Carry out regular supervisory visits to all participating Hospitals, CPs and PPMVs in the state

• Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications;

• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skill, able to manage diverse relationships, be culturally sensitive, and maintain a respectful demeanour in context of working within the international development sector;

• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines;

• Ability to coordinate multiple partners

• High level of integrity and responsibility, able to mentor and provide supportive supervision

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office packages

• Must possess a first degree in medicine.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage

• Must possess a minimum of Seven (7) years post NYSC experience, the last three (3) of which should have been in managerial position.

• Must have experience in TB interventions

• Must have experience in coordinating project management meetings with state stakeholders, implementing partners and other NGOs, and beneficiary partners.

• Must have good knowledge of and experience on relationship building especially managing relationship within a partnership

• Previous experience in a donor funded environment or good knowledge of international donor rules and regulations will be an added advantage

• Must be an analytic and decisive decision maker with strong organisational and planning skills, attention to detail and follow through

• Must be able to multitask and manage program deliverables within agreed budgets and time lines

• Must have very strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including a high level of tact and diplomacy, a collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality

• Must have demonstrated proficiency using intermediate level office software applications, including PowerPoints, word, spreadsheet and databases

• Must be able to supervise and mentor staff and review work papers to ensure they meet internal quality assurance standards

• Demonstrable passion for SFH’s mission; a hands-on manager with the ability to maintain confidentiality of information and materials; a high level of integrity and ethics beyond reproach.

The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

31st July 2018

Interested and qualified candidates should forward a one-page Application Letter (using the position reference as the subject), addressed to the “Director, Human Resources”, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job and current remuneration and send to: Recruitment@sfhnigeria.org

• Applicants should send the application, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating current telephone numbers, e-mail address and contact details to the email address above.

• Please note that the subject of your email application should be the “Application Code” of the position being applied for. Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements.

• All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.

• This project is subject to securing donor funding and the precise details of timelines and tasks are subject to change prior to project start-up. We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.