Department: ACE -5
Job Description

Will support AHNi Project Management to develop annual work plans and budgets; create and support an effective team; provide technical guidance, support monitoring and evaluation; coordinate activities with sub-grantees and harmonize implementation with the teams at the State and Facility Offices.
S/he will liaise with government stakeholders, implementing partners and other programs within the state for collaboration and synergy.
Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
Manage diverse teams in complex environments, and deliver results within agreed timelines, and ensure activities meet stated goals and reporting requirements.
S/He is responsible for providing strong leadership, coordinate, monitor, track and report project progress and performances within the triple constraints of project implementation for enhanced output and outcome and consequent achievement of project goal and objectives in the State.
Also, s/he will provide programmatic assistance to local partners in programming HIV/AIDS/STI/TB, RH/FP and integrated clinical services activities, build the capacity of Staff on national procedures and project management tools and techniques, guiding implementation, USAID cost principles in compliance with all requirements and also prepare formal evaluation of assigned employees’ performance as scheduled and required.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

MBBS / MD / Phd or similar Degree with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
MSc / MA in Social Science, Public Health, Business Administration or related field, MPH preferred, and 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 7 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors
Or B.Sc / BA in Social Science, Public Health, Business Administration or related field, with 9 – 11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 7 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.