Project Manager – Health and Nutrition at Chabash Development and Health Initiative

Job Summary:

• The Project Manager – Health and Nutrition will provide strategic and operational leadership for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of CDHI’s health and nutrition projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, project management experience, and coordination skills to ensure high-quality program delivery in line with organizational goals, donor requirements, and national standards. The Project Manager will oversee multiple project sites, supervise field teams, and ensure effective collaboration with government authorities, community stakeholders, and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Management

• Lead the overall design, implementation, and monitoring of health and nutrition projects in assigned locations.
• Develop detailed work plans, budgets, and procurement plans to ensure timely and efficient implementation.
• Supervise project staff and ensure adherence to project objectives, timelines, and donor compliance.
• Ensure integration of health, nutrition, WASH, and protection interventions for holistic community impact.

Technical Support and Quality Assurance

• Provide technical guidance on maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM), infant and young child feeding (IYCF), and health promotion.
• Ensure alignment with national guidelines and international best practices.
• Support capacity-building initiatives for staff, partners, and government counterparts.
• Conduct regular supervision and quality checks at health facilities and community outreach sites.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

• Collaborate with the M&E team to ensure timely data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Review program performance indicators and ensure accurate documentation of progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Prepare high-quality narrative and financial reports for submission to donors and partners.
• Promote adaptive management and learning through evidence-based decision-making.

Coordination and Representation

• Serve as CDHI’s focal point for health and nutrition coordination at the state and local levels.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with the Ministry of Health, State Primary Health Care Development Agencies, and other implementing partners.
• Represent CDHI in cluster meetings, working groups, and stakeholder forums.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among CDHI programs and partners.

Budgeting and Resource Management

• Develop and monitor project budgets in collaboration with the finance team.
• Ensure cost-effective use of resources and compliance with donor and organizational financial procedures.
• Track expenditure and prepare periodic budget variance reports.
• Participate in proposal development and resource mobilization efforts.

Accountability, Safeguarding, and Compliance

• Ensure program activities adhere to CDHI’s safeguarding, gender equality, and accountability standards.
• Promote community participation, feedback, and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and internal policies, including audit readiness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Nutrition, Nursing, or related field. A master’s degree in public health, Nutrition, Health Management, or related discipline is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in managing health and/or nutrition projects, preferably with an NGO.
• Proven experience in project planning, team supervision, budget management, and donor reporting.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s health and nutrition policies and community health systems.
• Experience working in humanitarian or development settings, especially in Northeast or Northwest Nigeria.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data tools (DHIS2, Kobo, ODK).
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Fluency in English and at least one local language (Hausa, Kanuri, or Fulfulde preferred).
• Willingness to travel regularly to field locations.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and leadership
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Effective team building and mentoring
• Partnership development and stakeholder engagement
• Accountability and results-oriented management
• Commitment to gender equity, inclusion, and community participation