🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Society for Family Health (SFH) – 9 Positions

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are currently recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) State Program Lead
2.) Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
3.) Chief of Party
4.) Primary Health Care System Strengthening Director
5.) Logistics Director
6.) Director of Finance
7.) Director of Strategic Information (DSI)
8.) Health Financing Director
9.) Director of Operations

Job Title: State Program Lead

Job ID: sfh-19645
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Programs

Job Profile

• State Programme Leads support the management and implementation of the programme at national, state and community levels.
• The Programme lead will be responsible for coordinating and mobilising all programme activities in the communities in the intervention states to ensure they are successfully implemented to meet programme goals and objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide programme implementation support and day-to-day management, supervision, professional guidance, support and development to field-level staff.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on data systems and dashboards to support the implementation and management of the programme and contribute to the analysis, synthesis, and reporting of project outcomes and results.
• Assist in growing the organisation’s capacity to provide quality, responsive services through contributing to funding applications /tenders, reports, evaluation, staff training and development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures, systems and services.
• Work collaboratively with SFH finance team to prepare and track the progress of activities and budget utilization and ensure that project operations are in alignment with organizational policy and procedures.
• Provide timely updates and progress reports (including targets vs. achievements).

Education and Experience / Qualifications

• First Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or related field and a Master's Degree in a related field
• At least 5 years of mid- to senior-level experience implementing and managing complex donor-funded public health programmes and working in primary health care with strong knowledge of the related technical areas. Clinical experience in maternal and newborn health or related field is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement efficient and effective program management and reporting processes and systems.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and pressure to perform. Excellent written and oral presentation skills, including report writing and dissemination. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

Job ID: sfh-23846
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Programs

Job Profile

• The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will assist the Chief of Party in all aspects of program management and provide technical leadership on program impact areas (including health system strengthening, family planning, maternal and newborn care, and nutrition).
• S/he will provide technical leadership for the program, facilitate the application of lessons learned, innovations, and cutting-edge quality improvement methods, and translate best practices into the improved implementation of interventions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the COP, oversee the technical implementation of programme activities including capacity building, and engagement with stakeholders.
• Support the development and revision of programme reports, work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and communications materials.
• Identify and develop priority partnerships with key stakeholders including the Government at the national, state, and local levels.
• Represent the Chief of Party in her/his absence.
• Help ensure compliance with Donor regulations and SFH procedures.
• Help ensure the quality of programme outputs is fully aligned with SFH and Donor requirements through mentoring, training, and monitoring of staff and partners.
• Lead and manage all assigned personnel. Supervise, motivate, and guide senior managers and technical experts.

Qualifications / Experience

• Post-graduate Education (Master's or higher) in Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences, International Development, Health Sciences, or other fields related to the activity’s focus.
• Minimum of 10 years experience and expertise on large and complex donor-funded programs of similar or related nature, size, and complexity including prior USAID experience.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of professional work experience in the field of Public Health programming including under a United States Government (USG) funded activity that includes program planning, implementation, data use, monitoring, and reporting. This should be inclusive of a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in two or more areas of focus - health system strengthening, family planning, maternal and newborn care and child health, and nutrition.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving, fluid team setting with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• The successful candidate must be a person of integrity with excellent oral and written communication skills, highly analytical, with expert interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Chief of Party

Job ID: sfh-27186
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Programs

Job Profile

• The Chief of Party (COP) will be the principal point of contact with the donor, and will provide overall leadership, management and general technical direction for the programme.
• The COP must be a highly analytical and strategic thinker who ensures an integrated vision among different components and actors and focuses on achieving programme deliverables.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, strategic direction, and vision for the project; oversee critical decisions on activities and ensure timely deliverables.
•  partnerships, staffing, finances, and donor relations; coordinate with SFH HQ.
• Identify and effectively manage and mitigate all risks related to the project and ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, donor and SFH processes and procedures.
• Lead the accurate and quality implementation of the programme and its agreed work plans, ensuring the programme is agile, innovative, and responsive to environmental changes.
• Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders including Government and consortium partners and serve as primary liaison to the donor, SH HQ and other stakeholders
• Supervise and manage the performance of project staff, ensure mentoring, training and motivation of project staff

Qualifications / Experience 

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Health Systems Social Work, Organisational or International Development or other related fields.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility designing, implementing, managing and leading large development programmes involving multiple partners, stakeholders, and geographic target areas in a developing country. Experience must include five (5) years prior experience as a Chief of Party or a similar leadership role of similar size and complexity; also, a minimum of three (3) years’ experience providing specific technical direction and oversight of the development and management of a Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health or Health Systems Strengthening programme;
• Demonstrated ability of previous experience leading a technical activity through evidence and data-driven decision-making;
• Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders
• Experience in coordinating and collaborating with a broad set of stakeholders, including donors’ other projects, and implementing partners in joint work planning, implementation and reviews.
• The successful candidate must be a person of integrity with excellent oral and written communication skills, highly analytical, with expert interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills.
• The person should have deep knowledge of USAID operational rules, demonstrated ability to manage consortium team performance, a high level of creativity and innovation, the ability to drive team performance to meet targets and the ability to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced work environment.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Primary Health Care System Strengthening Director

Job ID: sfh-77005
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Programs

Job Profile

• The primary Health Care System Strengthening Director (PHC-SSD) provides technical oversight and direction of activities to improve primary healthcare systems at the federal, state, facility, and community levels.
• S/he will work closely with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and other relevant National and Sub-national institutions to strengthen primary health care systems.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership in the design and implementation of high-impact health system strengthening (HSS) activities for improved thorough integrated health systems at all levels
• Serve as key liaison and work collaboratively with donor and other stakeholders, contractors, and implementers, and various government institutions and representatives, particularly at the federal and state level for HSS activities.
• Provide technical assistance to improve human resource capacity, internal control procedures, technical management, and workflow.
• Lead in the conduct of regular facility quality assessments and scorecards by NPHCDA and build the capacity of State PHC leads to monitor quality improvements in facilities.

Qualifications / Experience

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field with at least ten (10) years demonstrable experience at a senior level on large development project in Nigeria or West Africa,
• In depth HSS experience which must include at least four of the following areas: human resource management, supply chain management, leadership and governance, program and financial planning and reporting, inter-institutional coordination and health information systems.
• Experience providing HSS and integration technical assistance to government agencies, NGOs or other organizations and engaging them to support project implementation and/or to provide complementary resources to the project.
• Experience working on a USAID-funded health project
• Proven exceptional leadership in design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting.
• The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with excellent quantitative and analytical and must have excellent report writing, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Logistics Director

Job ID: sfh-89805
Location: Abuja
Department: Programs

Job Profile

• The Director of Logistics will develop the logistics vision and roadmap to support the program deliverables and manage the day-to-day affairs as a cost-effective and efficiently run operation that ensures inventory meets quality standards, is delivered on time, and is stored according to standards.

Job Role

• Develop long-range logistics and supply chain strategies to support the achievement of programme deliverables in a cost-effective manner while improving service and reliability
• Identify and establish relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement processes to ensure a reliable supply of critical materials.
• Ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations regarding shipping and transportation and implement best practices to drive efficiency, reduce cost, and improve service across areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that all products are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Prepare and manage the logistics department budget and generate reports on departmental performance and KPIs and Handle customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner.

Education and Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics, a Master's Degree will be an advantage
• 10+ years of experience in Logistics and Supply Chain and programming related to health focal areas with experience working on a USAID or other donor-funded project.
• Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations (experience with USAID procurement a plus.
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and extensive knowledge of shipping industry standards.
• High proficiency with MS Office Suite and supply chain analytics.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Director of Finance 

Job ID: sfh-28149
Location: Abuja
Department: Finance & Accounts

Job Profile

• The Finance Director will be the lead expert for project financial management as well as for operations, administrative, human resource, and logistics management.
• He/she will oversee the day-to-day operations and financial management of the project.
• S/he will be responsible for managing donor review processes as well as internal and external audit review exercises in compliance with donor financial and accounting rules and regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure overall compliance with SFH policies and Donor rules and regulations.
• Provide effective support in finance, procurement, asset management, subcontractor management, security, project start-up, and project close-out.
• Ensure that all financial information is consolidated on time and provided to the Chief of Party (COP) as appropriate for analysis and dissemination.
• Provide the management team with monthly financial reports including overall activity budget status (budget tracker) and work plan budgets’ status, and ensure potential issues are identified and addressed.
• Monitor expenses against the program budget, and provide precise, detailed, reports during project start up and throughout implementation and close-out.
• Provide training on financial management, recordkeeping operational systems, and policies as needed.
• Oversee financial, operational, and administrative functions of the execution of subcontracts. Review and audit sub-awardees’ reports, budgets, expenses, and proposals to ensure compliance with award terms and USAID regulations and maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Maintain effective linkages between technical components and finance and administrative functions.

Qualifications / Experience

• A minimum of a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or another relevant field is required.
• NGO Experience and Chartered accountants’ status in a professional body such as ACCA, CPA or ICAN
• 10+ years of relevant work experience managing, in increasing roles of responsibility broad nonprofit financial and operations management.
• 5+ years of experience as lead or deputy lead for finance and operations on a large USAID-funded project.
• Experience with coordinating, analyzing, and reporting financial performance, financial forecasting, and budget variance analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing operations, including managing people and performance
• The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Thorough understanding of USAID financial guidelines and rules, international accounting standards, and Nigerian tax and fiscal policies.
• Hands-on experience using an ERP and business management MIS with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High level of creativity and innovation and the ability to maintain operational efficiency in a fast-paced work environment.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Director of Strategic Information (DSI)

Job ID: sfh-03694
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Programs

Job Profile

• The Director Strategic Information (DSI) SI will be the lead technical expert responsible for all Strategic Information aspects of the programme, including monitoring, evaluation, analytics and reporting of performance and results.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop project research protocols and investigation materials in accordance with ethical standards and interfaces with the relevant Ethics committee/agency.
• Lead the team in the planning and implementation of formative research, target audience analysis, mid-term reviews, evaluations and behavioral surveillance surveys, special studies and evaluation research in support of  programme objectives
• Identify sub-project monitoring, research and evaluation; and training requirements.
• Coordinate staff on the project to develop and submit abstracts/journals to international conferences and journals
• Monitor compliance with project M&E framework including overseeing reporting of data from the field office to ensure timeliness, completeness, and quality.
• Develop methods for data quality assurance and support the conduct of data quality audits.
• Build the capacity of staff in project monitoring and data collection against set indicators and use of such information for programme implementation.
• Develop and oversees data flow pattern for the Project and ensure timely data collection, reporting, and use.
• Coordinate and ensure timely data entry into DHIS by project staff.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports SI reports using reports submitted from the field office. Synthesise and communicate main findings and conclusions for decision making
• Lead the team (CBOs and staff) in the design, administration, and data analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation with a focus on project impact especially those related to OVC interventions and programmes.
• Build the capacity of project teams in the use of data collection tools and data management best practices through training and mentoring.
• Work with the project finance team to prepare work-plans and budgets and track the progress of SI activities and budgets
• Development of all research, SI based budget and ensure that all program activities occur within the budget.

Qualifications / Experience

• A minimum of Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation, Demography, Biostatistics, Statistics, Analytics or a related field is required.
• At least seven years of progressive and relevant experience in areas of strategic information, Monitoring and Evaluation, medical informatics preferably with knowledge of international donors such as USAID, Global Fund, UN and World Bank.
• Demonstrated experience developing in-house tools and data management systems to track M&E and performance OVC indicators for the programme: LAMIS and NOMIS
• Highly skilled in health sector M&E HMIS and related information systems strengthening at the policy level. Knowledge of enterprise resource planning packages (SAP).
• Advanced knowledge of data base management and epidemiological modelling tools particularly Spectrum.
• Working experience in designing, establishing, and managing monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring data quality, and managing data-intensive system.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Nigeria’s health and social service information systems and monitoring and evaluation processes as it relates to data collection for performance-based reporting;
• Demonstrated understanding, experience, and competency in comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care and support service at the community and facility levels
• Demonstrated statistical analysis skills and use of relevant software (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Atlas) and proficient in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with excellent quantitative and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organise, and manage resources for the successful completion of projects.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organisational goals and programme objectives.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Health Financing Director

Job ID: sfh-88986
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Health Financing

Job Profile

• The Director of Health Financing will work with programme leadership to provide guidance on the activities related to health financing for universal health coverage.
• Specifically, this position will provide national and international subject knowledge and best practices, technical assistance, and support for the development and execution of health financing and financial risk protection activities.

Job Role

• Designs and executes the programme’s overarching health financing strategy and supports the MERL team to track the achievement of deliverables and results for health financing under the programme.
• Provides health financing expertise/technical assistance based on proven global and national approaches to programme activities, working with other technical staff and government institutions.
• Analyses the economic and financing implications of implementing enhanced health systems, economic incentives, and increasing access to and improving quality of primary healthcare services, including integrated reproductive/family planning, maternal and newborn health, child health, nutrition and malaria.
• Supervise capacity building and mentoring for specific health financing and financial risk protection activities related to core programme areas.
• Provides technical advisory support to the state’s contributory health agencies, state health trust fund agencies, and other relevant stakeholder platforms for the empanelment of public and private healthcare facilities, operational efficiencies for premium payments and reimbursements to health facilities for services.
• Provides technical guidance for the design and effective implementation of state contributory health schemes for increased participation of formal and informal sector beneficiaries into the state health insurance scheme and BHCPF and the SHIS equity fund; increased risk pooling and shift to strategic purchasing.
• Lead the conduct of health financing core analytics, expenditure analyses, and economic evaluations, implement optimization and efficiency plans, and develop resource mobilization plans for sustainable health financing systems.
• Participates in and prepares necessary programme reports, including presentations, quarterly and annual reports and white papers.
• Organises and facilitates approved health financing activities including training, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Represent SFH at health financing meetings/events and relevant Health Financing Technical Working Groups.
• Documents health financing success stories/lessons learned and produces abstracts and publishable health financing materials including policy briefs and peer-reviewed articles.

Qualifications / Experience

• Advanced Degree (Master's or above) in Health Financing, Health Economics, Economics, Public Health or Public Policy with a specialization in Health Financing, Social Health Protection Schemes / Financial Risk Protection, or commensurate work experience in health finance
• Minimum of 10 years of proven health finance experience and broad knowledge of Nigeria’s governance and health finance landscape
• Expert knowledge of health systems and policy development, particularly in health system financing (e.g. health expenditure tracking, financial protection, public financial management, strategic purchasing, costing, cost-effectiveness, health technology assessment and benefit design, sustainability, and addressing fragmentation);
• Deep conceptual understanding of health systems, primary health care and the goals of universal health coverage, health security, and population health improvement;
• Deep conceptual understanding of the links between the macroeconomy, development, health, and equity;
• Sound knowledge of methodologies used in health finance research, economic analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, return on investment analysis, quantitative analysis, and statistical/econometric analysis.
• Proven experience in identifying innovative solutions for increasing enrolment and achieving other health financing results in social health protection schemes/ financial risk protection schemes.
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial, and evaluative skills.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in facilitating Communities of Practice
• Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences (writing examples may be required)
• Ability to provide technical guidance to a team of state health facility advisors.
• Appropriate software skills necessary to conduct research.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Director of Operations

Location: Abuja
Department: Programmes

Job Profile

• The Operations Director ensures the programme effectively delivers healthcare services to the community, manages resources efficiently, and maintains high-quality standards of care.
• This position requires a combination of healthcare expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve program goals.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Develop and implement operational plans, Coordinate and manage day-to-day program activities, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines.
• Manage resources and ensure that healthcare facilities are adequately staffed and equipped to provide quality services.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare services and make improvements as necessary.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to build and maintain strong partnerships and Communicate program objectives and outcomes to stakeholders and the community.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting to track program performance and outcomes.
• Stay informed about changes in healthcare policies and regulations that may impact the program.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's Degree preferably).
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in healthcare operations, preferably in a primary healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare policies, regulations, and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and use of healthcare management software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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