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Purpose of the Position

• The Manager, Disease Prevention and Monitoring will lead our efforts in mitigating the spread of diseases and promoting public health within our community. The successful candidate will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive disease prevention and monitoring projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

What you’ll do

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:
• Provides eHealth Africa Senior Management and Program Management Team with strategic guidance on Disease Prevention and Monitoring.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives for disease prevention and monitoring in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Liaise a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, including epidemiologists, public health specialists, and health informatics, to execute prevention and control strategies effectively.
• Collaborate with Epidemiologists to monitor disease trends and outbreaks, conducting surveillance and analysis to identify emerging threats and areas for intervention.
• Collaborate with local health departments, government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to coordinate efforts and share information related to disease prevention and monitoring.
• Develop and deliver programs and materials to promote public awareness and understanding of disease prevention measures, targeting diverse populations within the community.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, providing timely updates and guidance on disease prevention strategies and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines, including reporting requirements and infection control protocols.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of disease prevention and control programs through data analysis, performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
• Stay informed about current research, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field of disease prevention and monitoring, incorporating new knowledge into program planning and implementation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and grant proposals to secure funding and support for disease prevention initiatives.
• Active participation in relevant national and regional technical working groups and other stakeholder meetings
• May frequently travel between organization work-sites. Some international travel may be required.
• Adheres to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct, applicable policies & procedures, as well as ethical standards of the field

Who we are looking for:

• MBBS, a Bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Relevant professional certification would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience, at least 3 years in a managerial role; NGO experience is an added advantage
• Proven experience in disease prevention and control, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Maternal Newborn and Child Health, infectious diseases, epidemiological principles, and public health practices.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in team management, strategic planning, and program development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, using statistical software and epidemiological tools.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation, with a track record of achieving measurable outcomes and impact.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with experience using relevant software and tools.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a passion for addressing social determinants of health and advancing health equity.
• Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) skills and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to prepare and present compelling presentations and program planning and memo documents
• Strong organizational, analytical, reasoning, and research skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with creative thinking capabilities
• Ability to work independently on complex projects and proactively manage projects with minimal supervision
• High level of confidentiality and knowledge of research ethics
• Strong leadership skills, including good problem-solving skills and the ability to inspire confidence in teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communications with a strong aptitude for succinctly presenting thoughts and ideas to senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Action-oriented and resilient in a fast-paced environment.

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Purpose of the position

• The Manager, PAM, provides and manages a robust system of procurement for eHA.
• This position oversees and supports the procurement process in Country Offices in compliance with the eHA Procurement Policy and Guidelines and per specific requirements by Institutional donors and other large donor's guidelines.
• S/he is also responsible for handling accounting and record keeping activities, as well as managing the costs that are involved in making purchases. 

What you’ll do 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Serves as procurement and contracting expert for eHA, with responsibility for the Nigeria procurement of a wide variety of goods and services, some associated with highly complex (technically and legally) contracts and procurement activities.
• Daily oversees the buying of goods and services from external sources via a competitive process, in compliance with eHA’s procurement policy and guidelines; and specific donor requirements as applicable.
• Advises requisitioning units and recipient entities on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle.
• Prepares/oversees preparation and distribution of invitations to tender and manages/conducts all aspects of bid/proposal evaluations.
• Formulates strategies and designs innovative solutions to resolve issues/conflicts for complex procurement projects.
• Oversees the tracking and movement of goods and supplies. Keep accurate waybill records.
• Ensures effective use of the procurement processes monitoring system and mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in procurement; elaboration (whenever necessary) of changes on the procurement processes monitoring system and mechanisms for the purpose of their enhancement.
• Conducts market research to keep abreast of market developments; researches and analyzes statistical data and market reports on the world commodity situation, production patterns, and availability of goods and services.
• Analyzes and evaluates procurement requests and ensures the appropriateness of technical specifications.
• Supervises Procurement Officers in processing transactions for equipment, materials, supplies, capital goods, and services as needed.
• Invite, assess, and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals.
• Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships.
  Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports, and price lists
• Lead the bidding process for more complex procurement.
• Manage and Monitor the procurement flow through the ERP system.
• Prepare a reconciliation report from the ERP system]
• Oversees adherence to contractual agreements, recommends amendments and extensions of contracts, and advises concerned parties on contractual details.
• Establishes approaches for negotiations and conducts or coordinates all phases of negotiations with all concerned parties.
• Identifies new technologies, and products/services, evaluates and recommends potential supply sources, and participates in the incorporation of research results into the procurement program.
• Administer contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance.
• Assist in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased.
• Reconcile or resolve value discrepancies between invoice and received.
• Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training classes and supervision.
•  Adheres to Policies and Procedures.

Who you are
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

• B.Sc. and a master's degree in a related field. 
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) certification is necessary.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience, at least 3 years in a managerial role NGO experience is an added advantage.
• Adherence to defined policies and procedures, monitor and evaluate direct report
• Ability to coordinate and ensure workforce work in line with organizational value and culture to meet goals and perform well in the future.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary/diverse teams, as well as mentoring teams.
• Supply chain work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills, judgment, and decision-making.
• Must have organizational skills to arrange data and retrieve data in a timely manner.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Procurement processes, policy, and systems.
• Must have an eye for detail to ensure that correct information is noted and recorded.
  Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Good knowledge of planning and forecasting processes; procurement and contract management; accounts payable and operational controls; sourcing and procurement techniques as well as  dexterity in “reading” the market Stakeholder Engagement and Management
• Strong IT skills including good knowledge of the use of SAGE X3, NetSuite and Google suite etc.
• Proficiency working within specialized software utilized in the program.

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Purpose of the position 

• The Associate Manager, Pre-award is responsible for leading the budgeting process for new business opportunities and renewals, ensuring that donor budgets are compliant with both organizational and donor-specific guidelines.
• This role will also oversee pre-award activities such as review of RFP, development of budgets, development of teaming agreement and compliance reviews for due diligence.
• Approximately 60% of the role will focus on proposal costing and budget development, while the remaining 40% will involve managing pre-award processes that ensure smooth coordination between finance, programs, and grants teams.

What you’ll do 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:
• Here’s the revised Associate Manager, Pre-award job description, with 60% focus on proposal development and 40% on other pre-award activities:

Proposal Development and Budgeting (60%)
Lead Proposal Budgeting Process:

• Manage the full proposal budgeting process using organizational or donor-specific templates for both new proposals and renewals.
• Collaborate with the programs team to capture project activities, estimate personnel level-of-effort, and ensure costs align with project needs.
• Prepare budget briefings for senior management review, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals.

Budget Documentation and Review:

• Maintain well-documented records supporting all pricing used in proposals for audit and review purposes.
• Work closely with programs and other cross-functional teams to develop and edit cohesive cost proposal inputs, ensuring a balanced presentation of narrative, numeric, and graphic information.
• Review and analyze financial data to provide recommendations for improving cost proposals and ensure alignment with grant terms.

Cost Proposal Development:

• Participate in drafting budget narratives that clearly explain how project activities and personnel costs contribute to the overall project scope.
• Oversee the sourcing and verification of pricing information and unit costs to ensure budget accuracy.
• Support timely and compliant submission of cost proposals that meet donor specifications and deadlines.

Broader Pre-award Management (40%)
RFP/RFA Management:

• Prepare and maintain RFP/RFA review checklists and ensure they are complete and accurate before project design meetings.
• Collaborate with the New Business Development (NBD) team and Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs) to review and verify financial and compliance aspects during the proposal pre-work process.

Partnership and Agreement Management:

• Conduct vetting and debarment checks for potential funding partners in line with organizational policies.
• Prepare and review teaming agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Letters of Agreement (LOAs), and Letters of Intent (LOIs), ensuring they meet internal and donor standards before submission for approval.

Contractual Compliance:

• Extract key contractual requirements from award documents, updating relevant project management systems (e.g., Asana) with key deadlines, conditions, and responsibilities.
• Review final contract and grant terms, along with budgets, to ensure compliance with both donor and internal requirements before submitting them for execution.

Internal Coordination and Reviews:

• Collaborate with the Finance, Programs, and grants teams to ensure seamless coordination across departments during the pre-award phase.
• Conduct reviews of budgets and contractual terms to guarantee adherence to donor expectations and legal requirements.

Who you are
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in proposal budgeting, costing, and pre-award processes within a non-profit or international development context.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a proven ability to manage and develop competitive, accurate budgets.
• Experience working with donor guidelines (e.g., BMGF, USAID, EU, DFID) and preparing compliant budgets.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and proposals simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-departmentally.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems) and project management tools (e.g., Asana).
• Action-oriented and resilient in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with the types of development and humanitarian programs eHA conducts.
• Strong work ethic, customer service orientation and willingness to roll-up sleeves when necessary; strive for continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel to countries where eHA operates.

Certifications and Licenses:

• ACCA, CFA, ACA, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is desired.