Associate Director – RMCH at the Global Fund

The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics, Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Director – RMCH

Location: Abuja
Contract type: Fixed term
Project: SIDHAS

Job Responsibilities

Candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation and technical quality of all reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health activities of AHNi Projects and lead the design and implementation of RMNCH project activities, based on a strong understanding of the country context, ongoing constraints on youth access to RH / FP, ongoing efforts to improve access and how to address barriers w/SBCC

Minimum Requirement Standards

MB.BS / MD / PHD or similar degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience in RMNCH
Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
Proven skills in the implementation of RMNCH in Nigeria.
Considerable knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria.
Working knowledge of scientific literature related to reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health.
Sensitivity to context and environment surrounding RMNCH programs and research.
Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically as part of a team or independently to advance the interest of research and public health in Nigeria.
Ability to represent AHNi to donors, government officials and the NGO community.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
Well-developed computer skills.
Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time