Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. 

 

We hereby invite applications from highly resourceful, experienced and dynamic professionals for the vacant position below: 

 

Job Title: Program Assistant

 

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Position Reports To: Program Officer

Job Summary

The Program Officer will assist in the implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of the RISE project being implemented at the state level.

This includes assisting with development of work plans, liaising with State Ministry staff, other partners and donors regarding implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs.

 

Required Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Health or related field, or equivalent job experience

2-3 years' of experience in programmatic support of international health projects

A broad variety of programmatic, administrative, financial, and computer skills (including Word Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access), which may need to be acquired through very quick learning.

Experience in coordinating USG funded projects and familiarity with international donor policies and administrative procedures

Proven track record of working with a project team composed of technical experts, program, and finance staff.

Fluency in verbal, written and interpersonal communication in English.

Fluency in any local language in the project State will be an advantage

Proficiency in writing and editing letters, reports, and documents.

 

Application Closing Date

20th August, 2019 (Time: 4:00pm).

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an Application Letter and CV as One Single Word document indicating Location to: [email protected] The title/subject of your email and application should be the "Position / Location" you are applying for.

 

Note

Candidates that do not comply with the application instruction will be disqualified.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview. Please note that any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Nigerian nationals living in those locations stated above are strongly encouraged to apply.