Deputy Coordinator, CCISD-WARDS Project at West African Health Organization (WAHO)

Office: CCISD WARDS Office

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Coordinator in ensuring the operationalization of CCISD-WARDS activities in Nigeria, in particular training and supervision activities related to strengthening surveillance capabilities in 18 LGAs.
• Preparing periodic project reports for submission to the National Coordinator. These reports will be sent to the CCISD Home Office.
• Providing direct administrative supervision to the Project Accountant and driver
• In the absence of the National Coordinator, acting as interim coordinator of CCISD WARDS project in Nigeria.
• Liaising with CCISD Home Office for day to day management and key issues, through the National Coordinator
• Some travel within the region may be required.

Profile

• Management professional with experience in public health projects, preferably projects implemented by an international organization in Nigeria;
• Training in Field Epidemiology or equivalent;
• Experience managing projects involving national and international training, including in close collaboration with FMOH staff;
• Excellent report writing skills;
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience;
• Knowledge and skills in the use of the following software: Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, Epi-info and Health Mapper;
• Excellent knowledge of English; working knowledge of French an added advantage;
• Ability to work as a team while demonstrating a good sense of initiative;
• Openness to work extra hours when required to meet objectives set out for the project.