Deputy Chief of Party / Technical Director at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide technical leadership for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Provide leadership and supportive supervision for State Team Leads in the provision of comprehensive routine immunization services.
• Support the development of annual work plans and budgets for project implementation
• Provide leadership in the implementation of evidence-based interventions on routine immunization services.
• Ensure capacity strengthening of implementing routine immunization programmes
• Ensure professional documentation and timely submission of project reports and presentations to the project director.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• We seek applications from qualified persons for the following position in an anticipated US CDC funded Immunization project “Strengthening immunization program implementation in sub-national consequential geographies in Nigeria (SIPIS-Nigeria)”.
• The candidate will be based in Abuja with oversight functions on selected states and report to the Chief of Party.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Eight (8) years of experience in Donor funded program such as USG or United Nations in routine immunization.
• Vast experience in managing USG-funded activities, including program planning, implementation, data use, monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to develop and track project work plans and budget effectively.
• Proven track record of leadership, supportive supervision, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Language.
• Great Interpersonal Communication Skills.
• Proven track record of leadership, supportive supervision, mentoring and coaching skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MBBS or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work or related field.
• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration or Management will be added advantage.