[full-time] State Team Leader at PATHS2

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. We are recruiting qualified professional staff to fill the above position.The State Team Leader will be responsible for managing the State Team in Enugu and contributing to the overall performance of the Programme in reaching its objectives.
S/he will oversee implementation, monitoring and review/reporting of PATHS2 programme outputs by drawing on the advice of the National Programme Technical Advisers, ensuring the implementation of the work of the State Team by drawing up, reviewing, and approving internal programme workplans and action plans and; setting out the funding framework for programme activities.
S/he will establish and maintain an effective working relationship with officials in the State Ministry of Health and other key individuals in the government and with representatives of other aid agencies, the private sector and civil society groups in their respective state.
S/he will provide technical support in the area of health service delivery and also be responsible for overall financial management of the project within the State.
Candidate must have Master’s Degree (minimum), or a PhD or MD (desirable), in Public Health, Management, or other relevant field.
Six (6) years of relevant professional experience with a Masters Degree, or 4 years with a PHD or MD.
Two or more years of international project management experience, preferably in Nigeria. Experience with DFID a plus

Industry: NGOs

Specialization: Top Management

Minimum Educational Qualification: MBA / MSc

Minimum Experience Required: 6 Year(s)

Application Deadline: 2011-06-20

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