Associate Director - Program Manager at Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC)

Duration: One Year,with the possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds.

Position Overview

• Under the supervision of the Project Director, The Program manager will serve as the administrative lead for the survey. The job holder will advise on survey governance, and coordination.
• The job holder will be responsible for human resource and logistics management.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a survey program management plan Ensure budget and operating plan is executed in line with survey Plan
• Responsible for field staff recruitment and management
• Responsible for survey logistics management including commodities/supplies and field vehicles management
• Weekly Program reviews to appraise progress in program implementation
• Perform project planning, progress measurement, team coordination, scope control, cost control, and status reporting to executive management and customers.
• Risk assessment and mitigation, program status reporting and closure of program issues.
• Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout the lifecycle of the program

Education Requirements

• Advanced degree in public health, any health related field (MPH or M.Sc)

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of experience working with HIV or other disease control program at the managerial level
• At least five (5) years of experience managing a large scale public health program.
• Excellent communication and writing
• PMP and EVM certification is an added advantage.