State Team Leader at Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programme - MNCH

Job Description

• The State Team Leader will be working closely with and managing a core team of technical and administrative programme experts, s/he will ensure that state level project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and reporting requirements of the donor are adhered to.
• This is a full-time position and s/he will report directly to the National Team Leader for the MNCH2 Programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides overall state level technical leadership and representation of the project, under the direction of the State Team Director, and builds a senior management team able to convey the overall purpose, activities, and achievements of the project.
• Has overall strategic, programmatic, financial, and management responsibility at the state level.
• Works closely with and manages a large team of technical and administrative professionals to achieve programme success.
• Effectively leverages global technical assistance to ensure effective and high quality programme delivery.
• Accountable for project objectives, outcomes, and milestones at the state levels and ensures that financial, operational, and reporting requirements of the donor are followed.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in public health or a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing international health programmes, with a record of successful team leadership and achieving programme objectives.
• At least 3 years’ experience on international health programmes for key health development partners, including, but not limited to, DFID, USAID, AusAID and the European Union.
• Substantial experience working on reproductive health and health systems strengthening in Northern Nigeria. Deep understanding and knowledge of contemporary health system dynamics and MNCH challenges.
• Demonstrated capabilities in management, capacity building, high-level strategic visioning, and leadership.
• Experience working effectively with district and provincial government authorities. Familiarity with the political, social, economic, and cultural context of Northern Nigeria required.
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential.