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State Team Leader

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Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Full-time

FHI 360 is currently seeking qualified State Team Leaders for the upcoming five-year DFID Nigeria Health Investment programme. State Team Leaders will oversee implementation the programme in the states determined by DFID. The position is contingent on the requirements of the solicitation and upon award to FHI 360.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The State Team Leaders will ensure programme objectives are achieved. Other key responsibilities include;

  • Coordinate all terms of reference, reports (quarterly and annual) in line with approved budgets for the programme management and DFID
  • Work closely with Deputy Team Leader, Strategic Management in planning and budgeting of programme activities
  • Oversee and provide regular supportive supervision on performance and review of the process of project implementation in all programme activities
  • Provide support to the Deputy Team Leader, Strategic Management on technical, administrative, and operational management of the programme
  • Support the Deputy Team Leader in managing regular correspondence with DFID representatives on various stages of programme implementation;
  • Responsible for the line management and supervision of Finance Officers and Admin Officers, Technical Officers, as well as participating in the recruitment of new staff into these positions as needed.
  • Monitor the implementation of value for money initiatives as well as other milestone delivery reports;
  • Lead the development of work plans and budgets and communicate these to staff and partners.
  • Oversee strategy implementation and delivery of results in the state with close working relationship with the Deputy Team Leaders for strategic direction.
  • Ensure compliance with DFID’s terms and conditions as well as FHI 360 rules and regulations
Educational Background: 
Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health, Policy and Governance, Health Economics, or other relevant field required
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 6 years of mid-level experience implementing, and managing or evaluating complex health programmes, with an emphasis on health systems strengthening; health financing; and/or health sector policy and strategies
  • Demonstrated technical depth and understanding of the health policy environment and governance in Nigeria or in a country of similar development context; experience in Nigeria, particularly in the Northern regions preferred
  • Demonstrated success managing large, complex international donor programmes; previous experience in managing a DFID contract strongly preferred
  • Experience building and maintaining partnerships with other development programmes, local organizations, host country governments, and international agencies
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in English required, working knowledge of Hausa preferred
  • This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

Organization Info

Fhi 360

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1974
About Us
Mission: 

To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.

Why Work For Us?: 

We Believe…

…the key to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people lies in generating, sharing, and applying knowledge.

…sustainability comes from improving the capacity of individuals and countries to address their needs.

…in partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities.

…in approaches that address human needs as a whole

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 16 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 16 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Fhi 360
industry: 
Nonprofit