Senior Program Manager at RedAid

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Senior Program Manager will work to ensure that all program activities are implemented efficiently, timely, and in line with the values of the organization.
• S/he will work as part of the organization’s program team and assist in developing program strategy, activities, proposals and reports, supporting monitoring and evaluation efforts, and overseeing activity budgets.
• The Senior Program Manager performs these functions according to the direction provided by the Director of Programs.

Key responsibilities include:

The Position will:

• Participate in planning and implementation of the RAN’s program activities (training, meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars) and other events according to grant requirements and project work plans. ·        
• Conceptualize, research, and design new program interventions consistent with RAN’s program objectives and available budgets. ·        
• Research, write, and edit timesensitive program documents and budgets.
• Participate in operational research to inform policy and practice.·        
• Support writing of publications, activity reports, funding proposals, and training materials:
• Provide efficient and timely action on administrative and financial matters, written assignments, and submission of reports
• Cultivate relationships and communicate with civil society organizations, relevant government officials, local partners, and members of the diplomatic and donor community on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer or his/her Supervisor and represent RAN at public functions as requested.
• Work with other program personnel to monitor and evaluate the performance of the organization and partner organizations’ program activities, identifying successes and failures and recommending program adjustments accordingly.
• Assist with all aspects of team projects and objectives, and in development of work products in collaboration with other staff.
• Update and maintain program files and program participants’ contacts for monitoring and evaluation and activities internal reporting      
• Travel independently and/or as part of a team, to various locations within and outside Nigeria to support the organization’s programmatic objectives.

Other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or on behalf of the organization.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine (MB BS)
• Masters in Public Health (MPH), Advanced/Professional degrees such as a Fellowship and Certifications are advantages.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven (7) years’ experience in skinNTD and TB programming.·        
• Experience in skinNTDs control and willingness to work with organizations of persons affected by NTDs.
• Familiarity with the Nigerian healthcare systems and/or relevant experience with integrated disease programming or clinical implementation of integrated health services.
• Passion for and/or proven skills in operational/implementation research will be a great added advantage.
• Skills in analysis, interpretation of program data and publications.
• Proven expertise in health systems strengthening, community engagement, and capacity building.
• Experience with digital data collection tools and digital health devices.
• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and communication skills.
• Organizational skills, solutionoriented thinking, initiative, and good communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel when the need arises.

Added Advantages

• Qualified Females are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Persons affected by Leprosy are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.