The Partnership for Transforming Health Systems 2 (PATHS 2), a DFID funded programme in Nigeria, aims to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable and replicable pro-poor health services for common health problems, focusing on six states and the federal government. PATHS2 is recruiting qualified professional staff to fill positions based in Abuja, Enugu and Lagos.

State Team Leader (Enugu):  

Will oversee implementation, monitoring and review/reporting of the programme outputs by drawing on the advice of the National Programme Technical Advisers. S/he will ensure the implementation of the work ofthe Programme State Team by drawing up, reviewing, and approving intemal programme workplans and action plans and; selling out the funding framework for programme activities. S/he will also supervise all project employees within the State. The job holder will participate in programme-wide annual planning and evaluation activities. In addition, establish and maintain an effective working relationship with officials in the State Ministry of Health and other key individuals in the government and representatives of other aid agencies, the private sector and civil society groups in their respective state. S/he wili manage performance of technical and support staff at the State office and provide good and fair employment practice in line with that of the Consorturn and DFID, including access to and information and training for all staff employed by the Programme on HIViAIDS. S/he will provide technical support in the area of health service delivery and overall financial management of the project within the State. 

Qualification requirements: 

• Master's Degree (minimum), or a PhD or MD (desirable), in Public Health, Management, or other relevant field. 

• 6 years of relevant professional experience with a Masters' Degree, or 4 years with a PHD or MD.

• Two or more years of intemational project management experience, preferably in Nigeria.

• Experience with DFID a plus. 

• Experience in project implementation and policy reform. Excellent writing, computer, management and'organizational skills. 

• Successful track record as project manager. 

• Experience in successfully managing staff. Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy. 

Method Of Application

In order to be considered for the listed positions, an applicant must submit his/her CV and a cover leiter that provide details of the applicant's qualifications for the desired position to: [email protected]

In the subject line of the email, indicate the specific job title and location of the position you wish to apply for. 

Deadline for submission will be on 10th October 2014. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews