Program Officer at Jhpiego Nigeria

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Abuja FCT

Posted 2 years ago

Jhpiego is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Job ID: 2023-5204
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time

About Jhpiego: Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience in public health operations; masters-level degree preferred
3-5 years practical experience of leading or coordinating collaborative field-based research studies. Having previous experience of working with NCDC is an added advantage.
Technical knowledge in epidemiology, clinical or laboratory fields
Evidence of having worked effectively both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary scientific team.
Excellent inter-personal skills and a willingness to work with others to overcome problems as and when they arise.
Ability to work calmly under pressure and co-ordinate between colleagues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Willingness to travel frequently.
Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation
Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations.