Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organizations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund (GF), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers, Children Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Novartis NCD, among other international donors. SFH offers professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. At this time, we seek to recruit qualified persons to fill the under listed vacant positions, in response to our organizational growth.
Position: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Contract Duration: Fixed Term
Location: Abuja
Job Profile:
The Technical Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and implementation strategies of the USAID-funded Strengthening Quality of Care through Primary Health Care Activity in Nigeria. Working closely with the Chief of Party and project team, you will lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of technical interventions to enhance healthcare quality across primary health care facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:
- Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for all aspects of the project, ensuring alignment with best practices, evidence-based approaches, and global standards.
- Lead the development of program strategies, work plans, and technical interventions to improve the quality of care provided through primary health care services.
- Design and oversee capacity-building initiatives to strengthen the skills and competencies of healthcare providers, managers, and other stakeholders in delivering high-quality healthcare services.
- Implement quality improvement methodologies and tools to enhance clinical care, patient safety, infection prevention, and other key aspects of healthcare quality.
- Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the progress and impact of technical interventions, and utilize data for evidence-based decision-making and program adaptation.
- Collaborate with government partners, local stakeholders, academic institutions, and other key actors to leverage resources, share learning, and foster sustainability of project outcomes.
- Provide technical assistance, mentorship, and coaching to project staff, healthcare providers, and facility managers to ensure effective implementation of technical interventions.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in medicine or related field.
- Advanced degree in public health, health sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing health programs, with a focus on quality improvement, health systems strengthening, or primary healthcare.
- Proven technical expertise in areas such as clinical care, quality improvement, health service delivery, or health systems strengthening.
- Strong understanding of USAID rules and regulations, with previous experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, build partnerships, and achieve results in challenging and dynamic settings.
- Proficiency in data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and utilization of data for programmatic decision-making and learning.
Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should log on to our website at www.sfhnigeria.org and click on vacancy, click on careers @SFH, click on the advertised job suitable to you, and you will be transferred to a new page to apply. Follow the instruction and a confirmation mail will be sent to you upon completion of your application. Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements.
All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
This advert will be two weeks from the date of publication. We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SFH is an equal opportunity employer.