LGA Team Lead at Action Health Incorporated (AHI)

Project Summary

The project seeks to improve access to quality, life-saving services and strengthen community resilience through a multi-pronged approach that integrates preventive and curative healthcare, nutritional support, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response in Project LGAs

Job Summary

• This role is critical in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of project activities, adherence to project goals, and the establishment of strong relationships with local stakeholders.
• The LGA Programme Team Lead will be responsible for managing a team of field staff, overseeing programme implementation, monitoring progress, and ensuring high-quality service delivery in line with project objectives and donor requirements.

Job Description
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the LGA-based project team.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination within the team and with other project staff.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all project activities within the designated LGA(s).
• Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with the project work plan, and donor requirements.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including local government officials, community leaders, and other implementing partners.
• Identify and address challenges to project implementation in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure the integration of preventive and curative healthcare, nutritional support, and GBV prevention and response activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of healthcare providers and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Collect and analyze data on key project indicators to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on project activities, challenges, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with other project staff, LGA health authorities, and community stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation.
• Participate in relevant LGA and Sector meetings
• Any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field. Master's Degree is added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing community-based development projects, preferably in the health, nutrition, or GBV sectors.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Fluent in Kanuri, Hausa & English.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Skills / Abilities:

• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other cloud-based software tools.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Excellent leadership and coordination skills, with negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge on the management key stakeholders and community mobilisation.