Posted on: Tue 28-07-2015

Plan - Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan's stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of around $800m.

Plan USA took ownership of the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) in November 2012. As part of this it also acquired an operating entity in Nigeria (CEDPA Nigeria). This entity is now being transitioned to Plan International Inc., which will lead to the establishment of Plan International Nigeria.

HEAD OF HEALTH PROGRAMMES

REF: DFATD/MNCH/HoH/1B10 

LOCATION: PLAN NIGERIA COUNTRY OFFICE, ABUJA 
DURATION: 4-5 YEARS 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 
Reporting to the Country Director of Plan Nigeria, the Head of Health Programmes will play an important role in guiding, strengthening and supporting Plan Nigeria's capacity and expertise in health programming with a strong focus on Maternal Nee-Natal and Child Health Care. The Head of Health Programmes role consists of providing technical advice/oversight to Plan Nigeria's BORN and SHOW project teams; serving as Plan's national representative in relevant health forums within Nigeria; and undertaking policy and research as required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required

• Qualified with at least a Masters level university degree, preferably in health and/or a medical degree
• Knowledge of the Nigerian development context, with minimum 10 years program experience in international development, working for INGOs and/or local NGOs in Nigeria with a focus on health
• Experience in project management cycle and data analysis
• Experience of establishing and using monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate accountability in delivery of projects
• Familiarity with health related donors and other partner organizations, including funding mechanisms used by international government funding agencies (such as Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and
• Development i.e. DFATD Canada and their donor requirements, in particular Results Based Management model)
• Proven computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word. Excel and Power Point) and Internet
• Knowledge of child rights-based approach to programmmg
• Experience overseeing multi-year, grant-funded projects, including demonstrated contract management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English used in development of effective working relations across a range of stakeholders
• Sensitive to needs and interests of stakeholders from different cultures
• Forward thinking, creative and looking for a challenge
• Willing to work flexibly, including significant travel (primarily within Nigeria) and ability to work effectively across different time zones

Method of Application

Please submit a full CV and a comprehensive cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role to:[email protected] by 7th August, 2015. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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