Program Manager – Community Based Activities at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Project Director Malaria Impact Project, He /She will ensure high-quality Malaria prevention and control services.
• He/ She will collaborate closely with the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and other relevant stakeholders while leading the day-to-day implementation of all malaria prevention and control strategies at health facilities and providing guidance for program implementation according to the National Treatment Guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance for delivering community-based malaria interventions and social and behavioral change communication strategies to strengthen malaria prevention and control activities.
• Provide technical support, including capacity building to State and National Malaria Elimination Program staff and existing Project staff in improving malaria prevention and control services.
• Coordinate with the NMEP, SMEP, and other stakeholders to assess capacity-building needs for implementing community-based malaria prevention and control interventions and identify suitable opportunities to deploy appropriate resources to meet these needs.
• Work in close collaboration with the FMOH, SMOH, LMCU, NMEP, SMEP, and other stakeholders on the identification of technical assistance required to achieve the expected outcomes for the Malaria Impact Grant Project
• Performance/progress reports and updates to the Project Leadership
• Represent IHVN and present reports to relevant stakeholders through meetings and conferences.
• Develop monthly activity plans for community-based malaria interventions.
• Any other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills with proficiency in computer programming – Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation skills, and video conferencing are required.
• Proficiency in data analysis and utilization.
• Proficiency in program narrative and proposal writing.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.
• Ability to evaluate data and prepare quality reports, often under pressure and in complex situations.
• Being goal oriented with the ability to plan and organize, make decisions, manage time, and practice critical thinking.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization before donors and other stakeholders.

Education and experience

Academic training:

• Master’s level/Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Epidemiology, medicine, Parasitology, Nursing

Experience

• At least 7 years of experience working with the National Malaria programs at various levels planning and managing projects.
• At least 5 years of experience implementing community-based malaria prevention and control interventions.
• Experience in building capacity at individual and organizational levels.
• Excellent inter and intrapersonal communication skills in written and verbal English.
• Fundamental skills in project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality work on time.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Stakeholder management skills and ability to appropriately represent the organization by engaging with donors and other stakeholders.
• Good experience using Ms. Word, Excel, or PowerPoint applicable software related to the position.

 Equal employment opportunity statement

• IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.