HEAD OF HEALTH PROGRAMMES at Plan International

REF: DFATD/MNCH/HoH/1B10
LOCATION: PLAN NIGERIA COUNTRY OFFICE, ABUJA
DURATION: 4-5 YEARS

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Country Director of Plan Nigeria, the Head of Health Programmes will play an important role in guiding, strengthening and supporting Plan Nigeria's capacity and expertise in health programming with a strong focus on Maternal Nee-Natal and Child Health Care. The Head of Health Programmes role consists of providing technical advice/oversight to Plan Nigeria's BORN and SHOW project teams; serving as Plan's national representative in relevant health forums within Nigeria; and undertaking policy and research as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required

• Qualified with at least a Masters level university degree, preferably in health and/or a medical degree
• Knowledge of the Nigerian development context, with minimum 10 years program experience in international development, working for INGOs and/or local NGOs in Nigeria with a focus on health
• Experience in project management cycle and data analysis
• Experience of establishing and using monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate accountability in delivery of projects
• Familiarity with health related donors and other partner organizations, including funding mechanisms used by international government funding agencies (such as Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and
• Development i.e. DFATD Canada and their donor requirements, in particular Results Based Management model)
• Proven computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word. Excel and Power Point) and Internet
• Knowledge of child rights-based approach to programmmg
• Experience overseeing multi-year, grant-funded projects, including demonstrated contract management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English used in development of effective working relations across a range of stakeholders
• Sensitive to needs and interests of stakeholders from different cultures
• Forward thinking, creative and looking for a challenge
• Willing to work flexibly, including significant travel (primarily within Nigeria) and ability to work effectively across different time zones