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State Program Manager at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

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Lagos
Posted 6 months ago

Job Title: State Program Manager

Do you Have what it Takes to join us?

  • We are seeking innovative, creative, and self-motivated individuals with exceptional skills and proven track records for the advertised positions. We encourage applications from reliable and dedicated professionals who are audacious, accountable, and passionate about making a difference. Women and members of the HIV community are especially encouraged to apply.
  • We are looking for dynamic individuals who can seamlessly integrate into our team at both our Head Office and state offices, contributing to the realization of our mission. If you are flexible, results-oriented, and ready to make an immediate impact in advancing our goal of saving lives and supporting the most vulnerable, then we encourage you to read on.

Job Purpose

  • The program team provide overall supervision for state office project management and the coordination of the organization’s activities at the states and LGAs. The States program Manager has programmatic oversight and coordinates the multidisciplinary health facility quality improvement teams in the states. He/She will be responsible for managing the coordination and collaboration with government officials, all public sector and NGO partners in Lagos state.
  • The State Program Manager is a key member of the senior management team and will oversee the implementation of various health interventions including comprehensive HIV care and treatment services across supported LGAs in Lagos state. The position holder is responsible for coordination and execution of all program activities in the state and brings professional credibility to organizational capability and reputation in program implementation. The post holder shares in the overall responsibility for the management of the program including direction. supervision. and evaluation of Deputy State Program Manager, State Technical Lead, Finance and Administrative Officer, Strategic Information Lead and all field project staff.
  • The job holder will supervise multi-disciplinary teams of professionals providing technical support to supported facilities providing HIV/AIDS care and treatment and other health services that are consistent with the organizational goals and project objectives. As the leader of the organization’s state programs, the incumbent represents the organisation’s values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide overall technical and programmatic leadership to implementation of the organisation’s comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care services across supported health facilities, and communities
  • Lead and coordinate engagement of host state government ministries, departments and agencies to enhance program ownership and sustainability
  • Ensure seamless operations of the project teams to optimize technical assistance and site support to health facilities and community-based organizations delivering comprehensive HIV services
  • Coordinate periodic but regular engagement of stakeholders in program appraisals through conduct of strategic review meetings
  • Coordinate capacity building of government of Nigeria officials on technical, programmatic and managerial competencies
  • Support implementation of the National HIV clinical mentorship program to develop the health work force capacities and optimize quality of HIV services
  • Facilitate implementation of quality improvement and quality assurance interventions including use of small tests of change for clinic systems and process strengthening
  • Lead advocacy to the SMOH and other relevant government ministries departments and agencies to ensure availability and deployment of adequate numbers of human resource for health, improved domestic funding for the HIV program and overall sustainability
  • Oversee the provision of technical assistance to health care facilities supported by the organization. Such assistance includes training of staff, patient database EMR management, facilitation and improvement of community linkages, enhancing laboratory support for patient flow analysis, development or improvement of referral systems, procurement and supplies. improvement of pharmaceutical services.
  • Support the inclusive integration of pediatrics/adolescent, PMTCT and OVC across service delivery entities for desired clinical outcomes
  • Support leveraging of OVC resources to reach Pediatrics, adolescents and pregnant women with comprehensive, impactful and acceptable services
  • Oversee and ensure that development and implementation of the state programmatic work plans are in alignment with national direction and funders guidance
  • Lead team in identifying new or enhanced opportunities to streamline and increase overall effectiveness and efficiencies of various program areas. practices and/or other resources
  • Ensure that all required periodic state project narrative and financial reports are prepared and submitted to the central office in a timely manner for review, collation and harmonization
  • Provide management support in organizing major program /project events (trainings. workshops. seminars. etc.) and coordinate with the management support unit on all financial and administrative actions related to all thematic program activities.
  • Develop training plans to further build the skills of program/project staff in technical, managerial, programmatic competencies
  • Ensure a balance of complementary and diverse skills/knowledge and experience to optimize the team’s ability to meet or exceed goals & objectives.
  • Develop and retain talent by aligning skills, abilities, knowledge, and experience to the requirements of various roles, while establishing a robust succession plan for all key positions within the state.
  • Play a leadership role in defining and implementing performance metrics. i.e. key performance indicators for compliance. project effectiveness. as well as efficient and effective vendor contracting
  • Oversee direct reports and their work to ensure comprehensive implementation plans are developed and executed effectively. This includes communication, training and development, system upgrades or modifications, the creation or enhancement of reporting tools and mechanisms, job aids, and updates to existing project guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Master’s degree in Public health, development or other social sciences and five years management experience of running country programs.
  • 8 years’ experience of managing public health programs and a working knowledge of the program priorities; substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants (e.g. USAID. CDC/PEPFAR and other donor grants);
  • Ability to analyze information. evaluate options and to think and plan strategically;
  • In depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to reproductive health and HIV/AIDS;
  • Proven track record/abilities to manage large-scale. cross-functional business process improvement strategies. plans. activities and teams
  • Expert knowledge of best-practice project management and change management methodologies, tools and techniques
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. as evidenced through previous work experience and results achieved; capable of effective and efficient development. management and tracking of large-scale projects
  • Superior partnering skills. exceptionally strong and highly effective working relationships with internal & external partners/stakeholders
  • Excellent leadership skills; can manage larger-scale teams. develop individual skills and abilities. while driving teams to meet or exceed targets & goals
  • Demonstrates leadership among peers and subordinates by consistent application and modeling of the appropriate compliance, behavior and conduct.
  • Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor in and outside of the workplace that exemplifies and furthers the mission. vision and values of the organization; and does not compromise ethics or integrity or undertake legal risks while pursuing program goals.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills combined with the ability to work collaboratively with program staff and stakeholders across organizational boundaries;
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor in and outside of the workplace

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is no 23rd January, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

 Qualified and interested candidates can: Click here to apply online. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Note

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
  • We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women to apply.
  • Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.
  • This organization does not charge any fees for submission of job applications and interviews.

Job Features

Job CategoryState Program Manager

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