The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD) is a non-governmental organization working on Improving health equity through sustained research, program delivery, technical assistance, and education and is providing technical support for the ACE project. To effectively reduce HIV, including HIV/TB co-infection, as well as institutionalize health system reforms, the United States Government (USG), through the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), supports the Government of Nigeria (GON) to implement interventions, across the HIV/AIDS care continuum and strengthen the health system to deliver high-quality services. As part of the effort in this regard, the USAID/Nigeria office recently engaged a consortium to implement the Achieving HIV Epidemic Control in the several State of Nigeria. WACPHD, as part of the Consortium, will be implementing the Operations/ Implementation Research component of the ACE grant in lot 6-comprising Lagos, Edo and Bayelsa.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
- Experience: 10 – 15 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit , Project ManagementÂ
Job Purpose / Job Objective
- The Senior Program Officer is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical oversight for the organization’s public health programs.
- They will ensure the effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of program initiatives, collaborate with partners and stakeholders, and mentor junior program staff to build organizational capacity.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Project Development:
- Oversee the development and implementation of programs aligned with the organization’s vision and mission.
- Assess proposals across conceptual, methodological, operational, evaluative, and financial aspects.
- Identify and develop research proposals adhering to funder policies.
- Incorporate plans for disseminating and utilizing research results at the project design stage.
- Develop partnerships with funding agencies to support project activities.
- Assist in budget preparation and expense management.
- Prepare project documents for approval.
Project Management:
- Monitor program costs and expenditures, ensuring proper allocations and adjusting budgets and schedules.
- Provide technical supervision, including analyzing interim reports and supporting resource personnel.
- Review final project reports and negotiate revisions or additional research requirements.
- Track key performance indicators and evaluate program outcomes.
- Support Programme Managers in executing activities and ensuring smooth operations.
- Assist in developing project plans, objectives, timelines, and monitoring progress against milestones.
Program Development and Evaluation:
- Analyse and troubleshoot program challenges, developing best practices for improved performance.
- Conduct program reviews, prepare progress reports, and assess implementation progress and impact.
- Prepare comprehensive project completion reports.
Research Utilization and Representation:
- Assist researchers in writing, editing, and publishing research results.
- Participate in public and scientific forums to disseminate findings.
Mentorship and Capacity Building:
- Mentor junior staff, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Build capacity within the team to enhance skills and knowledge.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities for program expansion, integration, and sustainability.
- Represent the organization in high-level meetings and negotiations, advocating priorities and securing support.
Program Performance Monitoring:
- Ensure quality, integrity, and security of program data through robust data management practices.
- Communicate program performance and progress effectively to diverse stakeholders.
Stay Up-to-Date with Trends and Best Practices:
- Stay informed about the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in public health program management and implementation.
Essential qualification
- Master’s degree or PhD in Public Health, International Development, or a related field
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in program management and technical leadership, with a strong focus on public health or development programs
- Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
- Excellent strategic planning, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities, with the ability to navigate complex political and institutional environments
- Deep understanding of public health systems, policies, and funding mechanisms
- Experience working in a multicultural, international environment is highly desirable
Method of Application
Note
- WACPHD considers equality for all to be a fundamental human right. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, while condemning all types of unlawful and unjust discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and motherhood, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.’
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- Individuals blacklisted from implementing donor funded grants are not eligible to apply for any of the advertised positions.