Job Vacancies @ Jhpiego Nigeria – 9 Positions

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Advisor

Job ID: 2025-7401
Location: Abuja
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The Strategic Information Advisor provides technical leadership and project oversight for the program's Strategic Information (SI) component. This includes all monitoring, evaluation, analytics, and reporting of performance and results for the MNCH+N project.
• The Advisor will work with program and technical staff to maintain accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive monitoring frameworks and will provide guidance and supervisory support to other M&E officers on the project.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction on M&E activities to ensure technical and financial integrity to achieve the project’s goal, objectives and targets.
• Support the development of project monitoring framework, indicators and tools related to data management, collection, aggregation and data quality assessment and QA/QI to guide state level activities
• Oversee real-time data use, including facilitating monthly and quarterly data review meetings.
• Implement remediation efforts to address identified gaps and challenges for the project at both the national and state levels.
• Strengthen the use of data at all project levels for program monitoring and improvement.
• Facilitate training and workshops related to data analysis, dissemination, and use of information.
• Support and guide capacity building for M&E/SI activities through training, mentorship, and supervision.
• Ensure compliance with all donor reporting requirements.
• Support program reporting to donors and the Government of Nigeria (GON).
• Provide technical leadership to M&E Officers (MEO) on all M&E-related issues.
• Initiate and maintain strong ties with stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health (MOH), Local Government Area (LGA), and health facility leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Geography and other related areas with ten (10) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in international development programs
• Five (5) years practical or demonstrable experience in monitoring and evaluation or data management.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, STATA, Tableau, PowerBI and/or other analytic software
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Nigerian health and social service information systems and monitoring and evaluation processes as it relates to data collection for performance-based reporting and use of data.
• Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English
• Ability to travel within Nigeria.
• Demonstrated ability to perform robust data extraction from internal and external information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to portray complex data sets in easy-to-understand formats, including visualizations.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Nigerian health and social service information systems and M&E processes as it relates to data collection for performance-based reporting and the use of data.
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public health sector and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Strategic Data Analytics Officer

Job ID: 2025-7402
Location: Abuja
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The Senior Data Analytics and Strategic Information Officer is responsible for leading the transformation of raw programmatic data into actionable insights to guide high-level decision-making for the JHPIEGO Nigeria Country Office.
• The Officer will be the technical lead for complex data analysis, visualization, and reporting, ensuring data integrity across all projects to meet the rigorous demands of the Strategic Information framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data cleaning, manipulation, and analysis using advanced features of Microsoft Excel, statistical software, and specialized tools.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-impact, interactive data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI and/or Tableau to provide real-time, comprehensive programmatic updates to stakeholders.
• Integrate geographic information system (GIS) data and tools to map program coverage, analyse spatial relationships between service delivery and outcomes, and visualize impact across different demographics.
• Collect, collate, and analyse all program-tracked data, ensuring routine and project-level updates are provided accurately and promptly.
• Oversee and manage data entry and system compliance for project-specific platforms, including DHIS2 and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Develop and execute advanced data quality validation and auditing protocols across all projects, providing regular, constructive feedback to country office, states and HF teams to verify, edit, and improve data quality.
• Lead the analytics portion of program reports, annual work plans, project monitoring matrices, program assessments, and evaluations, ensuring all documented lessons learned are data-driven.
• Train and build the capacity of project staff and partners on advanced data management, DHIS2, Power BI, and data quality standards.
• Work closely with the Director of Strategic Information (DSI) to identify and propose high-impact strategies based on data analysis to increase data use and demand among program staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, Demography, Statistics, or related field.
• At least five (5) years’ post-NYSC professional experience in the implementation and management of health Strategic Information systems.
• Familiarity with USG programs, the Nigerian public sector health system and MNCH+N and quality Improvement (QI) programs.
• Core MEL experience with good understanding of MNCH+N indicators, data collection, analysis and data visualization using various innovative data management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Excel) and related applications.
• High-level data reporting and analysis skills using DHIS2, SPSS and/or STATA, PowerBI
• Attention to detail and accuracy in basic data management, analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of health facility staff on NHMIS tools.
• Cooperative, competent, hardworking, flexible and dependable in a multi-cultural, open office situation;
• Self-motivated and proactive with a positive attitude to work;
• Ability to organize and coordinate information and logistics for programs and activities.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Database Manager

Job ID: 2025-7403
Location: Abuja
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The Database and Data Systems Manager is a critical technical role responsible for the design, development, security, and maintenance of robust data management systems to power Jhpiego’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework.
• This role ensures high-quality, actionable data to inform the strategic decisions of the MCGL MNCH+N project.
• The Manager provides technical leadership on data management best practices for both internal teams and external government partners.

Responsibilities

• The Database Manager will support all Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) initiatives and data-related activities of the project.
• Oversee the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the management information systems (MIS), ensuring the timely flow of routine data and adherence to the project reporting cycle.
• Lead the design, development, and installation of database applications and programming tools (e.g., SQL, MS Access/Excel) required for program activities.
• Develop and implement rigorous data security and confidentiality policies, performing regular backup and recovery procedures for all databases.
• Monitor and optimize database design, content, structure and recommend necessary hardware and software upgrades to the database server.
• Provide expert technical oversight and capacity building to the Government of Nigeria on the management of the CEmONC health facilities assessment database.
• Implement comprehensive data quality assurance protocols, including developing standardized programming and data quality checks. Ensure high standards for data inputs and outputs relevant to Public Health data systems.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation of data structures and procedures.
• The Database Manager will work closely with the Director, Strategic Information in proposing strategies to increase data use and demand amongst program staff and support the program staff on ways to organize and capture program progress and document lessons learned properly.
• Perform other duties relating to the project assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• At least 10 years’ post-NYSC professional experience in health information systems and/or database management.
• Relevant working knowledge of MS SQL Server Administration, District Health Information System (DHIS), PowerBI, Microsoft Office applications, Windows NT and Office Administration and Management,
• Experience in relational database design and analysis, SQL and MS Access/Excel programming skills and multiple data visualization options, including the deployment of field-based mobile data collection devices (i.e. ODK, CAPI, Kobo toolbox, etc).
• Familiarity with client/server or multi-platform application development, the Nigerian public sector health system

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of relational database concepts and skills utilized in creating and maintaining relational databases.
• Solid understanding of basic assumptions of clinical and public health industry practices for data acquisition and quality assurance.
• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in basic data management, analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of others on databases.
• Cooperative, competent, hardworking, flexible and dependable in a multi-cultural, open office situation;
• Self-motivated and proactive with a positive attitude to work;
• Ability to organize and coordinate information and logistics for programs and activities.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer

Job ID: 2025-7404
Locations: Birnin - Kebbi and Abakaliki, Ebonyi
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The MEL Officer will lead the development, implementation, and management of the monitoring and evaluation strategy at the state level.
• This role works closely with program and technical staff at the state to maintain accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive monitoring frameworks, manages the state data systems, and ensures information accuracy.
• The MEL Officer provides technical support for program reporting, assessments, and evaluations at the state.

Responsibilities

• Support all Monitoring and Evaluation initiatives and data-related activities of the project in the state.
• Conduct routine data quality validation/audit and provide regular feedback to improve data quality in all supported sites and among stakeholders.
• Collect, collate, and report all data tracked by the program into the relevant reporting platforms.
• S/he will be responsible for data entry into the project-specific DHIS2 at the state level.
• Maintain office database systems and ensure up-to-date, accurate information in them.
• Build capacity in quality data collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information at the state and health facility levels for program planning and management.
• Work with state, LGA, HF staff and other stakeholders to ensure accurate data on national reporting platforms and develop dashboards for routine data visualization.
• Assist state teams to increase the dissemination of appropriately packaged information for various stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Advisor in proposing strategies to increase data use and demand amongst program staff.
• Support program staff on ways to properly organize and capture program progress and document lessons learned.
• Support state-level report writing, annual work plan development, and project monitoring matrices.
• Assist program staff in preparing sections of program reports that deal with monitoring and evaluation.
• Contribute to the development of project strategies, work plans, and budgets.
• Perform other project duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, Demography, Statistics, or related field.
• At least five (5) years’ post-NYSC professional experience in the implementation and management of health Strategic Information systems.
• Familiarity with USG programs, the Nigerian public sector health system and MNCH+N and quality Improvement (QI) programs.
• Core MEL experience with good understanding of MNCH+N indicators, data collection, analysis and data visualization using various innovative data management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Excel) and related applications.
• High-level data reporting and analysis skills using DHIS2, SPSS and/or STATA, PowerBI
• Attention to detail and accuracy in basic data management, analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of health facility staff on NHMIS tools.
• Cooperative, competent, hardworking, flexible and dependable in a multi-cultural, open office situation;
• Self-motivated and proactive with a positive attitude to work;
• Ability to organize and coordinate information and logistics for programs and activities.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Integrated Primary Healthcare Advisor

Job ID: 2025-7405
Location: Abuja
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The MCGL/RISE Integrated Primary Health Care Advisors will provide technical guidance on and oversight of integrated primary health service and General hospitals activities, including capacity building and mentoring at state, local government health authority (LGHA), facility, and community levels; providing expert technical assistance in integrated service delivery in the areas of maternal, newborn and child health plus nutrition, immunization and malaria (RMNCH + N and malaria), with a focus on enhancing service delivery using quality improvement skills within a stronger, more sustainable health system.

Responsibilities

• With the State Team Lead and field staff, provide technical assistance for implementing integrated primary health care services as per the PHCOUR, including integrated MNCH + Nutrition, immunization and malaria at the state, the Local Government Health Authority (LGHA), the facility and community levels in MCGL/RISE supported states (areas, LGHAs);
• Provide ongoing technical assistance and capacity building to relevant state level MDAs and technical working groups such as with the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SPHCDA), the LGHA, Ward Development Committees (WDCs), local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and PHCs to implement State strategies and plans that guide IMNCH+N, immunization and malaria such as the PHCUOR, MSP, PHC revitalization, OIRIS, and the State Malaria and Immunization Operational Plan and rapidly scale-up integrated delivery of quality, high-impact IMNCH +N, immunization and Malaria services;
• Contribute to building the capacity of MTOTs, TOTs, relevant SPHCDA, LGHA and relevant HRH structures to use proven and sustainable skill building and learning approaches and quality improvement methodologies for the delivery of high-impact IMNCH +N, immunization and malaria interventions at the community level and in public and private facilities; Work with relevant government technical staff, implementing partners and technical working groups providing expert contributions to adapt federal guidelines, tools and procedures for State implementation of quality integrated primary healthcare service delivery at scale;
• Provide technical support to the SPHCDA, LGHA and facilities in strengthening the relevant structures and systems required to strengthen quality improvement processes, in line with the national Quality of Care Strategy for MNCH, including routine integrated supportive supervision (ISS), establishing and maintaining effective Quality Improvement Teams, and development and implementation of quality improvement plans focused on measurable improvement aims, critical quality gaps and regular monitoring and analysis of key performance indicators at the community and facility levels including the private sector;
• Mentor during skill building efforts for health workers and relevant community-based structures in support of integrated service delivery, quality improvement, use of data for decision making and other skills required for effectively managing the reliable delivery of quality high impact, integrated RMNCH+N, immunization and malaria services at PHC, GH and community level;
• In consultation with local stakeholders, help to prioritize meaningful MNCH+N+M+ immunization indicators (e.g. quality of care process and outcome measures) aligned with State and Federal monitoring guidance and tailored to the specific needs of SMOH, LGHA, PHC and community health workers.
• Analyze data needs and availability for provision of quality MNCH+N+M + immunization care (e.g. point of care clinical decision-making) and for monitoring of prioritized performance indicators; address identified gaps, including content and quality of routine HMIS data (e.g. PHC registers, patient forms) and skills of SMOH, LGHA and health workers to calculate, visualize and interpret key performance indicators (e.g. as part of a dashboard.)
• Contribute to the development/review of SPHCDA/SMOH program strategies, annual operational plans (AoPs) and budgets.
• Support timely, complete and accurate recording and reporting of PHC facility-based and outreach services and program progress including performance monitoring using approved program monitoring and reporting tools and prioritized performance indicators;
• As appropriate, collaborate with local Professional Associations to support clinical capacity building and mentoring of providers (e.g. CHEWS, midwives, nurses.) Professional associations may include but not be limited to PAN, NISON, SOGON, NANNM, including other professional Master trainers – Nutrition, Immunization and Malaria.
• Support collaboration with the MCGL Community Engagement Specialist and other relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless alignment of social and behavior change with service delivery, using the circle of care, especially at PHC and community level.
• For malaria, collaborate with the counterparts from the U.S. Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI), the Walter Reed Military’s HIV Research Program (MHRP), State Malaria Elimination Program (SMEP), state-level malaria counterparts, and other entities working in malaria prevention and control;
• Support advocacy efforts related to integrated delivery of MNCH +NM and immunization with State Ministry of Health and SPHCDA for adoption of new evidence-based MNCH+nutrition, immunization and malaria best practices at health facilities and the community;
• Contribute to MCGL/RISE continuous learning and adaptation (CLA) and the development of knowledge management products related to IMNCH + N, immunization and malaria and apply lessons learned to improve the program design and implementation in IMCGL/RISE supported states.
• Contribute to MCGL/RISE Integrated Health project routine reporting, success stories and publications.

Required Qualifications

• MBBS / MD or Nursing or Midwifery degree plus a Master's degree in Public Health, Nursing or a related field or an advanced post graduate degree in a related field is essential;
• At least eight (8) years relevant experience in one or more of technical areas: maternal health, newborn health, child health, nutrition, immunization and malaria;
• Experience in integrated PHC service delivery at health facilities and community;
• Experience implementing programmes at the primary health care level is an advantage;
• Familiarity with performance indicators in at least 2 technical areas
• Familiarity with applying quality improvement methodologies to improve quality of primary services, including identifying and overcoming critical gaps and monitoring performance indicators to guide continuous improvement
• Familiarity with Nigerian public and private sector health systems at the state, LGHA and community levels is highly desirable;
• Knowledge of local culture and a deep understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding the delivery of MNCH +NM and immunization services;
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication. Ability to speak local language relevant to state of operation;
• Demonstrated experience managing stakeholders and building capacity at sub-national levels;
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency delivering relevant IMNCH +NM and immunization training packages and supporting retention of health worker competencies (e.g. through mentoring, supervision)
• Ability to function/work independently as well as part of a team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Service / Quality Improvement Officer

Job ID: 2025-7408
Location: Abuja
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• Service/Quality Improvement Officer will be responsible for providing leadership in capacity building, clinical mentoring and supportive supervision in the technical area of MNCH, Nutrition, Immunization and Malaria for the upcoming Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) and RISE Integrated Health project in Nigeria.
• The Service/Quality Improvement Officer will provide technical assistance at the State selected secondary and primary health care level activities.
• This integrated health project aims to contribute to reductions in child, newborn and maternal morbidity and mortality in target states, and to increase the capacity of health systems and health care providers to sustainably support quality Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and New born services (BEmONC and CEmONC) at PHC level of care and selected secondary health care facilities. The project will operate for a one-year period.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on MNCH+ Nutrition, Immunization and Malaria services and quality improvement that is sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of the appropriate State and US
• Provide technical leadership, and build local capacity using proven training approaches and quality improvement methodologies.
• Provide trainings (providers and training of trainers) as well as follow-up support and clinical mentoring as necessary for QI at secondary and primary health care facilities.
• Support service/quality improvement efforts, approaches and tools at all supported health facilities in selected states.
• Support referral services and systems at the state to ensure they are functional.
• Develop strategies for increasing the percentage of pregnant women, including married adolescents, who deliver under the care of a skilled birth attendant
• Advocate with State Ministry of Health for adoption of new evidence based quality improvement (QI) best practices at health facilities in project sites.
• Advocate with other ministries, community, NGO’s, and religious leaders to support and promote service/quality improvement components and increase uptake of health facility services by women and their children.
• Contribute to and coordinate with the program’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team on activities to ensure that the program meets set targets in accordance with national and USG standards.
• Represent program at state level stakeholder meetings and technical working groups in relation to service/quality improvement of RMNCH, Nutrition, Immunization and Malaria technical areas.

Management:

• Contribute to annual work planning, training plans and quarterly reports and other required technical reports.
• Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results.
• Ensure quality program implementation consistent with MOH Nigerian Guidelines, global best practices and US Government Nigerian Strategic Directions.
• Evaluate program progress against deliverables on a quarterly basis
• With the State Team Lead, the Integrated PHC Advisor, oversee program design, implementation, quality assurance and monitoring of work plan.
• Coordinate with the other members of the technical team and NGO partners to develop and implement feasible facility and community-based approaches
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor which contribute to the achievement of program goals.

Required Qualifications

• An experienced Midwife/Nurse or any other closely related health care professional; other related courses (e.g. MPH, MSC or other relevant degree) will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in RMNCH+N, immunization and malaria in Africa, preferably in Nigeria
• Demonstrated expertise in working directly with host-community, senior government officials and policy makers in RMNCH.
• Experience working with host-country partners, organizations, and institutions
• Strong skills in design, implementation and monitoring of program components; e.g. services, training, supportive supervision, clinical mentoring, advocacy and coordination.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with the State Ministry of Health, SPHCDA, Local Government Authority and partners in developing technical materials and providing training to improve service delivery, advocacy and resource mobilization for expanding quality improvement of MNCH+N, immunization and malaria services.
• Experience with working on MNCH programs funded by the US Government and/or other donor programs in developing countries, with significant Nigerian experience.
• Strong verbal, listening, writing, and intrapersonal skills are essential for effective coordination among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities.
• Fluent in English (written and oral communication) and Hausa and/or Fulfulde.
• Willingness to travel throughout Nigeria as necessary.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Program Manager

Job ID:2025-7407
Location: Abuja
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

Overview

• The Program Manager (PM) will provide programmatic coordination, operational management, and performance oversight for Jhpiego MCGL/RISE Integrated Health Project portfolio in Nigeria.
• Supervised by the Technical Project Director, working in collaboration with team members, Government and donor counterparts, the PM will ensure that project activities are strategically planned, efficiently executed, and aligned with technical, financial, and compliance standards.
• The PM will lead coordination among technical teams, field offices, implementing partners, and government stakeholders to strengthen core capacities and scope of work particularly in maternal, newborn, child health, nutrition, immunization and malaria services.
• The PM will also provide strategic support to the Deputy Project Team Lead and the Project Director in government engagement, donor reporting, coordination, and accountability.
• S/he will be responsible for tracking implementation progress, ensuring compliance with donor and Jhpiego policies, managing grants and budgets, and supporting adaptive program management.
• The PM will champion quality improvement, program learning, and system strengthening across the RISE Integrated Health Project.

Responsibilities
Program Coordination and Implementation:

• Coordinate development and execution of detailed work plans, ensuring coherence across technical, operational, and community engagement components.
• Coordinate implementation across states, ensuring integration of MNCH+N, immunization and malaria services.
• Track implementation progress, proactively identifying bottlenecks and facilitating timely resolution.
• Lead operational planning for trainings, mentoring, work planning activities etc.
• Ensure activities are implemented in line with Jhpiego and donor regulations, national strategies, and National Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiatives (NHSRII) and the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp).

Social Mobilization, and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Drive social mobilization and community engagement strategies that build awareness, trust, and active participation of community actors (WDCs, CHWs, women groups, and private sector providers) in MNCH+N, immunization and Malaria efforts.
• Strengthen collaboration with professional associations, traditional and religious leaders, private-sector stakeholders, and other influencers to promote behavioral change and ownership of MNCH+N, immunization and malaria interventions.
• Facilitate multi-sectoral coordination with national and subnational partners including FMoH, SWAp, NPHCDA, SMoH, SPHCDA etc, ensuring alignment of Jhpiego’s MNCH+N, immunization and malaria interventions with national priorities.
• Represent Jhpiego in national and subnational technical working groups, and SWAp coordination forums.
• Support advocacy and communications strategies that promote visibility and sustainability of project outcomes.

Program Management, Quality Assurance, and Reporting:

• Ensure timely and quality delivery of project milestones and outputs, maintaining strong links between technical, financial, and operational components.
• Oversee tracking systems and dashboards for performance monitoring and early warning to flag delays or implementation risks.
• Apply Quality Improvement (QI) tools to monitor and enhance implementation quality across technical and community components.
• Lead program documentation, success stories, learning briefs, and dissemination of results through national and donor platforms.
• Prepare and coordinate submission of high-quality programmatic reports and deliverables to donors and stakeholders.

Financial, Administrative, and Grants Management:

• Work closely with finance, grants, and operations teams to ensure sound budget management and compliance.
• Oversee financial tracking, procurement planning, and cost monitoring across states.
• Support management of sub-awards and partner grants, ensuring adherence to Jhpiego and donor regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial and program reporting to donors.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL):

• Collaborate with the M&E team to monitor performance indicators, using data to guide adaptive management and decision-making.
• Ensure timely data submission, validation, and integration into donor and government reporting platforms.
• Coordinate program review and learning sessions, including pause-and-reflect meetings and adaptive planning workshops.
• Promote documentation and sharing of innovations and best practices.

Capacity Building and Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor program and field teams to strengthen leadership, communication, and implementation capacity.
• Conduct supportive supervision visits and ensure consistent technical and operational oversight at state level.
• Coordinate capacity-building initiatives for staff, implementing partners, and stakeholders on program management, facility service level delivery, and community engagement.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on results, learning, and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in public health, Health Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in program planning, implementation, and coordination of MNCH+N, immunization and malaria
• Strong understanding of NHSRII and the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government, partners, and diverse field teams.
• Strong report writing, budgeting, and presentation skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• 8+ years experience in management, operational and technical expertise with a preference in MNCH and public health program implementation.
• Experience working with FMoH, NPHCDA, WHO, or other MNCH-related agencies.
• Familiarity with digital health platforms (e.g., DHIS2, NOQA).
• Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) desirable.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Nigeria to support state-level implementation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
• 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
• References will be required.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: HIV Testing Services / Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Officer

Locations: Bayelsa and Edo

Overview

• Jhpiego is seeking an  HTS/PrEP Officer on the ACE4 activity who will collaborate directly with the Prevention Technical Lead to ensure the successful implementation of high-quality, targeted HIV Testing Services (HTS) and related prevention efforts, including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
• The core objective of this role is to support the project's strategy to achieve saturation and epidemic control within the assigned state, including Local Government Areas (LGAs) and facilities.
• This involves ensuring that all age and sex categories, particularly priority populations, have access to and receive quality HTS services.

Key Focus Areas

• Service Delivery and Linkage: Guarantee the provision of client-focused HTS/ PrEP services and establish strong linkage to ART and other critical prevention services.
• Referral System Strengthening: Develop and implement effective strategies to improve referral pathways between community- and facility-based HTS points and relevant health facilities to ensure clients receive appropriate and timely care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of community and Facility based HTS for the target population interest with the states.
• Work to establish and strengthen effective referral linkage within facility and community-based HTS, and client-centric linkage and ART services.
• Coordinate capacity building activities for HTS, PrEP, POST_RESPONSE, and adherence counselling
• Drive index testing optimization of all newly identified positive and virally unsuppressed clients in assigned facilities and LGAs.
• Ensure all HTS services and properly and completely documented on appropriate forms and registers
• Support innovative strategies that ensure efficiency of testing among men, ADYW, and other priority population being missed out of intervention
• Ensure timely submission of monthly program activity reports for data triangulation with M&E unit of the project.
• Provides HIV testing according to the national HIV testing protocols and guidelines
• Organize, promote and facilitate Quality Improvements (QI) on PrEP activities and research as well as work with individuals to assess needs, develop care plans and coordinate PrEP-related services
• Collect and evaluate reports from clients to ensure access to PrEP for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Liaise with State Supply chain unit to ensure PrEP Stock availability and re-distribution.
• Working closely with the ministry of health and facility stakeholders to ensure improvement in HIV testing services and PrEP for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Ensures that HIV testing quality assurance practices are always performed according to the national requirements.
• Establishes and strengthens good working relationships with other implementing partners and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Public Health, Health Sciences, Sociology, or related Health, Medical, or Social Science discipline; masters-level degree preferred.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in provision of facility and community-based HIV testing and HIV prevention services, especially PrEP for pregnant and breastfeeding women and other integrated prevention.
• Experience in driving HTS including rapid HIV testing, PITC, index testing, Family index testing and genealogy in facility and community settings.
• Computer proficient skills in Excel and Word processing.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Good strategic and analytical thinking and ability to interpret public health and epidemiological data
• Familiarity with USG regulations is desired.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Program Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Category: International Positions

Overview

• The Senior Program Manager works in collaboration with the Senior Portfolio Manager to support and administer programming within the assigned Portfolio.
• The Senior Program Manager acts as the representative of the assigned program area and is a key partner to Country management and leadership team(s) and is accountable for the identification and determination of overall priorities for the assigned program area. Informs the build-out, development and implementation of solutions that address programmatic needs.
• This position owns, builds and fosters relationships with the Nigeria country office and US based management and leadership teams, donors and subrecipients to drive work activities in alignment with broader strategies and through the application of strong project management methodology, practices and tools.

Responsibilities
Leads & Proposals:

• Provides specialized advice and support pertinent to generation of leads for New Program Development (NPD) opportunities in countries supported
• If support country, serves as the Program Lead for new proposal development of high complexity (e.g., high value, multiple partnerships) within the assigned Portfolio area and other Countries as needed including providing budget inputs, conducting budget reviews and developing management plans
• Mentors junior staff to the Program Lead role for new proposals
• Supports Country Directors and other stakeholders within Country Office(s) or global projects on leads development i.e. meetings with donors, initiating relationships between Country Director(s) and NPD liaisons. Support NPD Country plans, drafting concept notes
• Fosters country relationships and customer service with country teams to identify and support needs

Start-Up Activities:

• Develops and oversees start-up plan for new projects in Countries/global projects supported
• Leads project management trainings and in-country start-up workshops for Country or Global Project teams
• Partners with country/project senior management team(s) / Sr. Portfolio Manager to adapt, improve and implement programs / processes / policies / procedures to meet shifting priorities and needs in assigned program
• Acts as a partner and provides specialized support to Country Office(s) in the development of high-quality workplans and project charters in alignment with program strategy and scope
• Partner with members of the multi-disciplinary Project Team to establish working parameters and guidelines
• Initiates start-up activities and after-action reviews
• Analyzes the feasibility and potential impact of new initiatives, process improvements, solutions; provides recommended course of action.

Implementation & Control Activities:

• Provides highly specialized guidance, support, reporting, and advisory services to members of management and leadership team(s), organizational leaders
• Determines the requirements for work assigned program area and leads planning efforts in alignment with project management, industry best practices in assigned area for assigned program area
• Supports the development / delivery of presentations / communications to management / leadership or broader audience
• Acts as the main point of contact for resolution of escalated issues or sensitive, confidential matters with moderate risk and impact to the program and escalates high to severe risks to Sr. Portfolio Manager
• Interprets and advises Project teams on the effective application of project management practices and methodologies, ensuring compliance with Jhpiego’s internal Project Management curricula requirements (PM@Jhpiego)
• Mentor junior staff who work closely with in project implementation

Relationship Management:

• Provides service-oriented support to country/project teams based on their needs and requests; modifies and adapts processes/procedures to meet shifting needs and priorities
• Provides feedback with team and partners on program quality and deliverables.
• Partners with internal stakeholders to establish and/or enhance working parameters/guidelines/processes
• Builds collaborative networks with external stakeholders (including partners and donors) that deepen the shared perspective on program approaches through understanding and consideration of operational factors, including broader strategies

Close-Out Activities:

• Ensures that close-out process conducted successfully according to internal processes and donor guidelines
• Conducts After Action Reviews for closed out projects
• Ensures quality final report is delivered.

Supervision:

• Supervises Project and Program Officers
• Responsible for the management of team members providing leadership, guidance, coaching, mentorship and counselling where needed
• Grows team expertise to align with organizational demand and direction while assessing team skills / capabilities and continually looking for ways to provide / enhance the value delivered
• Leads a high-performing team and provides ongoing feedback and performance reviews
• Tracks, monitors and effectively addresses performance of team members
• Manages employees in compliance with all HR policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct
• Shares knowledge, information, skills and subject matter expertise among the team and ensures the timely communication of issues while encouraging good working relationships with other functions / teams
• Recruits for hires to ensure a highly diverse, qualified workforce with the necessary capabilities needed to achieve goals

Required Qualifications

• Graduate Degree i.e. MBA, MPA MPH (or equivalent working experience).
• A minimum of 9 years relevant working experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Certified in PM@Jhpiego (Jhpiego’s internal project management curricula) or Project Management for Development Professionals (DPro. If these certifications have not been completed, the successful candidate must complete within 60 days of hire.
• Proven experience in workplan development, reviewing quarterly and annual reports, providing budget inputs and conducting program close-out
• Strong understanding of financial management principles and budgeting
• Strong understanding of multiple technical areas Jhpiego works in
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong writing skills
• Team player
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with diverse groups
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Office 365
• Travel: Ability to travel 30%
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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