Project Director Job opening at Pact West Africa

 

Pact West Africa is a foremost Non-Governmental Organization with over a decade of existence working in Nigeria to create thriving, resilient communities that are heard, capable, and vibrant. Pact West Africa started operations as Pact Nigeria in 2005 and builds capacity of civil society organizations and improves the livelihoods and health of the poor and marginalized in the society.

They are actively recruiting for the position below.

 

Role Title: Project Director

Location: Gombe State.

Role Responsibilities:

As the Project Director you will be responsible for –

• Supporting in the design of the project Performance Monitoring (Monitoring and Evaluation) Plans
• Providing technical leadership and technical assistance in developing a PHC system strengthening plan with a menu of phasing options for future programming and funding options.
• Leading in the assessment of current gaps in utilization and needs in the PHC’s facility infrastructure improvement.
• Developing a PHC system strengthening plan with a menu of phasing options for future programming and funding options along all six PHC system pillars.
• Developing a PHC service delivery plan.
• Providing technical support in investigating systems of health financing across all the PHCs
• Providing technical recommendation on Human Resource for Health (HRH) in the state
• Leading in the conduction of an Impact Assessment Report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s PHC system.
• Providing support with technical review on PHC assessment and evaluation documents developed by the principal investigator and the team
• Providing regular written/oral program progress updates, as requested
• And oversight of research staff conducting in-depth assessments of program activities 

 

 

Required Qualifications:

• Hold a minimum of a master’s degree in Public Health or Social Sciences, or a related Degree relevant to the field of Public Health.
• A minimum of eight years relevant experience in at least three of the following areas: health policy development and operationalization; quality improvement at health care facilities in Nigeria, capacity building among local organizations and/or host country government at various levels; health workforce and professional leadership development; program implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
• Proven computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office), preference for a person with familiarity with mobile technology and an interest in technological innovations in public health practice.
• Ability to work independently, previous supervisory experience, and manage a high-volume workflow
• A collaborative style, but an ability to get things done and deliver programs in a timely manner.

 

Application Deadline:

September 7^th, 2020

 

Application Guidelines:

To apply, send CV and cover letter to pactnghr@pactworld.org using the role applied for as email subject.