Jobs at Society for Family Health (SFH)

The primary Health Care System Strengthening Director (PHC-SSD) provides technical oversight and direction of activities to improve primary healthcare systems at the federal, state, facility, and community levels. S/he will work closely with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and other relevant National and Sub-national institutions to strengthen primary health care systems.

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership in the design and implementation of high-impact health system strengthening (HSS) activities for improved thorough integrated health systems at all levels
• Serve as key liaison and work collaboratively with donor and other stakeholders, contractors, and implementers, and various government institutions and representatives, particularly at the federal and state level for HSS activities. 
• Provide technical assistance to improve human resource capacity, internal control procedures, technical management, and workflow. 
• Lead in the conduct of regular facility quality assessments and scorecards by NPHCDA and build the capacity of State PHC leads to monitor quality improvements in facilities.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences or related field with at least ten (10) years demonstrable experience at a senior level on large development project in Nigeria or West Africa, 
• In depth HSS experience which must include at least four of the following areas: human resource management, supply chain management, leadership and governance, program and financial planning and reporting, inter-institutional coordination and health information systems. 
• Experience providing HSS and integration technical assistance to government agencies, NGOs or other organizations and engaging them to support project implementation and/or to provide complementary resources to the project. 
• Experience working on a USAID-funded health project 
• Proven exceptional leadership in design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting. 
• The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with excellent quantitative and analytical and must have excellent report writing, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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The Operations Director ensures the programme effectively delivers healthcare services to the community, manages resources efficiently, and maintains high-quality standards of care. This position requires a combination of healthcare expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve program goals. 

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Develop and implement operational plans, Coordinate and manage day-to-day program activities, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines. 
• Manage resources and ensure that healthcare facilities are adequately staffed and equipped to provide quality services. 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare services and make improvements as necessary. 
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to build and maintain strong partnerships and Communicate program objectives and outcomes to stakeholders and the community. 
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting to track program performance and outcomes. 
• Stay informed about changes in healthcare policies and regulations that may impact the program.   

Qualifications/Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare management, public health, business administration, or a related field (master's degree preferably). 
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in healthcare operations, preferably in a primary healthcare setting. 
• Strong leadership and management skills. 
• Knowledge of healthcare policies, regulations, and quality standards. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proficiency in data analysis and use of healthcare management software. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. 
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities. 
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.