Program Specialist at TA Connect

Job Description

• The Program Specialist will provide overall leadership, coordination, and oversight for the design, implementation, and monitoring of assigned programs. The role ensures high-quality program delivery, effective stakeholder engagement, and compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
• The Program Specialist will oversee technical and operational teams, drive adaptive program management, and serve as the primary focal point for government, partners, and donors within their portfolio. He/She will also ensure adherence to TAConnects’ policies and donor regulations in the states.
• The position requires a strong background in health systems strengthening, maternal and newborn health (MNH), reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH), or infectious disease programs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Support planning, execution, and management of program activities in alignment with strategic objectives, donor requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Coordinate development and implementation of annual workplans, budgets, and performance frameworks.
• Ensure timely delivery of outputs, quality control, and adherence to technical standards.
• Drive integration of innovations such as digital health solutions, mentorship models, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness, transparency, and compliance with donor and organizational policies.
• Support program procurement, logistics, and administrative functions.
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality reports (financial, technical, and programmatic
• Supervise program teams to ensure effective implementation of evidence-based interventions.
• Monitor implementation of program innovations and adapt strategies based on evidence and lessons learned.
• Represent the organization in partner coordination forums.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government, donors, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
• Support advocacy for state and national policy integration of program interventions.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems Management, Development Studies, or a related field. Master’s degree Public Health is added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in program management for health or development programs, including donor-funded initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in program management.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with ability to manage diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with government at national and state levels in Nigeria or Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and familiarity with DHIS2 or other health information systems.
• Strategic leadership and decision-making
• Program design and adaptive management
• Stakeholder engagement and diplomacy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing, reporting, and presentation skills
• Commitment to equity, accountability, and sustainability