State Coordinator (Kebbi State) at PATH - NAIJA STICK

State Coordinator (Kebbi State) at PATH

PATH is the leader in global health innovation. An international nonprofit organization, we save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. 

• We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. 
• By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. 
• Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA

Experience: 5 years

Location: Kebbi

Job Field: Project Management 

Job ID: JR2195

Description

The position will report to the PMI REACH Malaria Nigeria Chief of Party. 

The State Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships with the state government and other partners and leads to sustainable malaria control efforts.

• S/he will spearhead coordination, implementation and reporting for the PMI REACH Malaria project in the state and ensure optimal resource management of the project.  
• S/he will serve as a member of the Project Management Team and will be responsible for overall project performance in the state of primary responsibility.

 Key Responsibilities:

Provide overall leadership and management of the PMI REACH Malaria project supported state malaria program including leading the development of an integrated malaria plan for the State.

• Lead operationalization of the PMI REACH Malaria project states’ malaria plan. 
• Take responsibility for all task requirements for planning and reporting on state-level activities. 
• Liaise and network with relevant malaria partners and stakeholders in the state to strengthen coordination, integration and resourcing of activities and promotion of a shared vision for malaria elimination in the state. 
• Interact and communicate on behalf of the PMI REACH Malaria project to key stakeholders in the malaria partnership and with government counterparts at state level 
• Lead and provide oversight to quality assurance of state level activity implementation 

Contribute to the establishment of a system for project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in collaboration with the M&E Manager that includes periodic analyses and review for evidence-based decision-making and program management. 

• Take responsibility for management of the state malaria budget and all other resources under the direction of the Chief of Party and DFA 
• Supervise staff and manage staff performance and development. 
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep the Project Senior Management Team informed of state activities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and as needed. 

Required Experience & Skills

Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, or another health related field. 

Demonstrated a minimum of five years progressive experience in public health and working with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, project beneficiaries and project staff. 

• Strong technical leadership, health program and financial management background. 
• Ability to negotiate, collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in a context of complex and shifting priorities. 
• Demonstrated management capacity in coordinating public health programs at state level with proven ability to oversee multiple activities projects simultaneously in multiple locations. Experience in malaria programming strongly preferred. 

Contribute technical expertise in relevant subnational TWGs and provide input on standard operating procedures and guidelines for project implementations 

• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, supervisory in-service delivery and team-buildings skills. 
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. 
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.    
• Professional proficiency in English Language.

Deadline: Dec 12, 2025

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