Requisition ID: 681
Job Summary
This position generally requires an individual with exemplary experience, teamwork, strong verbal and written communication skills, strong data analytic skills and a passion for concrete impact in the health sector in Nigeria and beyond.
The Associate will be responsible for providing technical support to the programs team on any deliverable assigned by HSDF’s client.
S/hewill drive projects and project workstreams across different health and social sector domains.
The individual must be a business professional with the capability to manage and deliver programmatic goals with decisiveness and accuracy for effective business performance.
Job Responsibilities
Plans and manages allocated projects and/or project workstreams to completion, including organizing workflow, creating, and reporting work plans and status reports conducting quality reviews on all deliverables and reports, etc.
Develops clear operational plans for execution of program aims; continually identifies and implements opportunities for HSDF to add value and maximize impact.
Participates in team and client problem-solving sessions; supports the facilitation of client engagements, workshops, and the development of documents and reports.
Identifies, develops, executes, and disseminates high-quality research, analytical, and advisory activities on projects and for HSDF’s knowledge base.
Works closely with the communications team to produce high-quality knowledge materials, pictures and narratives on projects.
Researches and identifies mission-aligned grant funding opportunities to develop new and sustain existing programs.
Prepares draft proposals and responses on new opportunity areas and on request; contributes new ideas and identifies opportunities for expanded scope of work and new projects.
Manages any technical elements required by the client, i.e. costing exercises, modeling, etc.
Performs other responsibilities as may be directed bysupervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate is expected to have the following qualifications, technical competencies, and behavioral competencies:
Minimum of a graduate degree qualification or medical degree from a recognized university (MBBS,MBChB, MBBCh, B.Medetc). A Master’s degree in health, business and related courses is an added advantage.
At least 4+ years of relevant experience in public health advisory, service delivery optimization, program/project implementation and/or management consulting.
Strong analytical skills (understanding of how to collect, analyzeand draw insights fromdata).
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Fluency in English (excellent oral and written communication skills) is required, with the ability to prepare documents on complex subjects for diverse audiences, speak and write persuasively, and present ideas clearly and concisely. Fluency in a foreignlanguageis an addedadvantage.
Must be able to work collaboratively with others in a participative management environment, working independently as well as working in a team.
Must be able to take initiative where appropriate, and proffer solutions to bottlenecks and challenges.
Demonstrated expertise in applying rigorous analytical skills to understand and improve public health and social sector programs.
Proven cultural, social, and political sensitivity of working in Nigeria or other low and middle-income countries at different levels of government.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
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