STRIDES Nigeria Project Director at Family Health International (FHI 360) - NAIJA STICK

STRIDES Nigeria Project Director at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. 

FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Requisition ID: 2025200976

Location: Nigeria

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Nigeria Project Director, STRIDES leads and directs implementation of an anticipated USAID-funded GHS activity to enhance global health priorities in country with the general objectives to strengthen capacity across laboratory and surveillance systems to prevent, detect, and rapidly and effectively respond to emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats.

 S/He will fulfill the diverse managerial requirements of the Activity and have technical and management responsibility for all activities, personnel, and budget/spending.

The Nigeria Project Director, STRIDES serves as the Activity’s primary liaison with USAID missions in country, key stakeholders including local government, and other global health security implementing partners working in country in addition to overseeing STRIDES subcontractors operating in country.

Supervision Given / Received:

Sets goals and budgets and leads in-country team to achieve strategic goals.

• Leads coordination of resources for Activity implementation addresses/resolves Activity issues.
• Reports to the Regional Technical Advisor and/or Activity Senior Management Team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in public health or other health-related fields related to the functions of the position;

• Master’s degree or its international equivalent preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with project management, process development and execution. 

Familiarity with international Global Health Security frameworks and initiatives, particularly in relation to USAID’s Programs and priorities, is highly preferred.

• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills, including leadership to develop annual work plans and deliverables to USAID while overseeing the Activity’s monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure achievement of Activity goals and objectives.

Articulate, professional, and diplomatic with ability to communicate using a clear and positive manner with clients and staff.

• Strong influencing, negotiation, and collaboration skills; Prior experience developing partnerships and managing relationships with USAID, host country government, key stakeholders, and other implementing partners in country is highly preferred.

Technology to be Used:

Personal computer/laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

10-25%

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

Deadline: Not Specified 

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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