Project Director Routine Immunization at John Snow Inc - JSI

The Director, located in Abuja, will lead and supervise a team implementing a scope of work focused on providing direct technical support to the NPHCDA/SPHCDA and national/state routine immunization technical working groups and State Immunization Teams. The director will be responsible for client management (NPHCDA and MOH) and will engage with other partners and donors. S/he will lead a team of public health technical and program management experts to achieve desired results, in coordination with the immunization practice team, and collaborate with JSI/Nigeria leadership. The Director will also be responsible for management and technical oversight of the project portfolio and overall risk management for the program. The Director will report to the JSI/Nigeria Country Director with a dotted line to the Immunization Practice Director or designate located in the US.       

Qualification requirements 

• Advanced degree in public health, immunization, supply chain management, management, or related social science, or the equivalent in practical experience. 
• At least 10 years of direct experience with the EPI program and/or immunization is required; Knowledge of the principles and practice of public health. Familiarity with immunization systems support, such as implementation of outreach activities, vaccine management, cold chain, waste management and disposal, and vehicle management, as well as primary health care systems. 
• Ability to review and analyze routine immunization data, monitor and present program progress.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, multi-intervention health development program in collaboration with national health ministries and international partners. 
• Personal and professional commitment to gender equality. 
• Ability to travel to/among states and internationally when needed. 
• Leadership and management experience in the context of donor-funded projects is required. 
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills with an ability to take initiative. 
• Effective presentation and strong advocacy skills. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse team of partners and counterparts. 

Duties 

• Serve as the program director and technical representative with NPHCDA, FMOH and other national/international agencies, institutions, and stakeholders. 
• Provide management and technical oversight for the RI portfolio and funding streams, and overall risk management for the program. 
• Directly supervise senior members of the team and provide leadership for the full project team. 
• Encourage mentoring mechanisms within and outside the Team to promote continuity and sustainability. 
• Assure compliance with JSI and donor policies, rules and regulations, as well as in-country legal and regulatory frameworks, and assure open and transparent communication with the global team and the assigned Country Program Manager (CPM) and Senior Technical Officer (STO). 
• Manage the successful performance of the project and oversee the preparation of routine and ad hoc performance reports and technical deliverables. 
• Ensure accuracy and timely submission of all quarterly/annual reporting requirements. 
• Ensure quality and timeliness of work and the completion of all activities within budget. 
• Oversee the development of appropriate planning, monitoring, management, and control systems to ensure informed decision-making and implementation of project activities. 
• Oversee monitoring of project activities and ensure incorporation of lessons learned into ongoing activity tasks. Ensure performance against targets. Take corrective action where necessary. 
• Communicate regularly with the central M-RITE team, sharing information in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.