State Team Lead - Kwara at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile:

The State Team Lead will lead the overall management of the GC7 grant in the state. S/he will be responsible for providing key day-to-day management oversight of GC7 grant, including oversight and supervision of Gen Pop, Key Pop and AGYW modules of the grant, and ensuring all teams are reporting, spending, and delivering as per grant deliverables and objectives. The role also includes strategic data analysis of programme performance and report compilation. The role will build relationships across the organisation. Furthermore, the role holds full responsibility for the management of the external state partners/stakeholders that are strategic to GC7 goals. The role also contributes to furthering SFH Vision: Healthy Lives for All.a

Key Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

Strategic Leadership and Program Management:

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for the state's GC7 HIV treatment, care, and support program.
• Lead planning, implementation, and assessment of HIV programs, focusing on testing services, treatment, and comprehensive programming for priority populations.
• Initiate and guide program development in alignment with health policies, GC7 goals, and national guidelines.
• Oversee program budgets, ensuring resource allocation aligns with set goals and objectives.
• Stay updated on HIV care and treatment developments, advising on program implications and opportunities.

Team Management:

• Directly supervise and provide guidance to the state team clinical and technical staff, ensuring efficient program execution.
• Mentor, coach, and support staff at all levels to enhance team performance and goal achievement.
• Create a conducive work environment valuing diversity and fostering high-performance standards.
• Set clear individual and team objectives, ensuring their fulfillment within the approved work framework.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination:

• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders at across the state especially those impacting the GC7 grant including ministry of Health, health facilities, SACA, law enforcement agencies etc
• Create and manage a stakeholder engagement calendar or plan.
• Act as a primary liaison between SFH and diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, and development partners.
• Ensure programs align with national health frameworks and policies through effective collaboration and coordination with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate stakeholder feedback into decision-making processes.
• Prepare reports or presentations on stakeholder engagement progress and outcomes.
• Address stakeholder concerns or issues in a timely and effective manner.

Program Development and Implementation:

• Lead the planning and execution of GC7 program in the state, ensuring strict adherence to established health policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement, and monitor activities aimed at HIV/AIDS and TB prevention and treatment in the state.

Reporting:

• Oversee the development of essential reports, including Operational Work Plans and Annual Performance Reports, ensuring adherence to monitoring and reporting standards.
• Provide comprehensive documentation to support transparency and facilitate informed decision-making.

Policy Guidance and Strategic Direction:

• Offer strategic guidance and expert advice to mission management, interagency groups, and partners to shape the direction of HIV/AIDS/TB prevention, care, and treatment efforts.
• Contribute insights to ensure that investments in these programs align with broader health policies and result in effective outcomes within the state.

Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with SFH/donor rules and regulations.
• Ensure the project team at the state complies with SFH clinical quality, finance, monitoring and data reporting standards.
• Ensuring clear project documentation systems are applied and up to date for projects.
• Conform to and enforce the SFH Anti-fraud and Bribery (AFB) guidelines for all related work.

Other Responsibilities

• Support an inclusive team through fostering oneness, and professionalism.
• Provide support remotely to teams and assist on support visits as required in accordance with work plans and deliverables.
• Any other business as may be assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Advanced degree in public health, medicine, or related fields.
• PRINCE2 or PMP Certification is an added advantage.
• Between 10-12 years of project management experience and the last five years must be one managing a large grant on HIV especially for General and Key population.
• Demonstrated track record of managing diverse teams and programs, with at least 7 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Prior engagement with government agencies, donors, and international health organizations.
• Proven ability to collaborate with high-level stakeholders and effectively manage partnership.

Skills and competencies: 

• Must have an excellent understanding of the HIV environment in Nigeria.
• Has a good understanding and working knowledge of the state.
• Must have the ability to work under own initiative.
• Must have accuracy, attention to detail and high numeracy and analytical skills.
• Must have strong communication skills – both written and verbal; diplomatic and able to manage sensitive information.
• Must have highly developed interpersonal skills, including cross-team negotiating and relationship building.
• Must have advanced advocacy skills and ability to engage with top government stakeholders.