Program Assistant at Pro-Health International (2 Openings)

Pro-Health International is a faith-based, non- profit organization that has provided free health care services to under-served populations in Nigeria and Africa for over 27 years.

We are inviting suitable candidates for the under-listed position for our newly awarded USAID funded OVC project ICHSSA 4: Integrated Child Health and Social Services to be implemented in Nigeria. The ICHSSA 4 project seeks to improve the wellbeing of OVCS and their caregivers:

Job Title: Program Assistant

Locations: Adamawa and Bauchi

Job Summary

• The Program Assistant (OVC) will provide support to the state SPM / SPO in the management and coordination of the ICHSSA project sub-grants with CSOs in Adamawa and Bauchi States
• S / he will work closely with the system strengthening and sustainability Advisors (SSSA), Monitoring / Evaluation Officers (MEOs) and other key ICHSSA program staff to ensure project targets are met and documented appropriately.
• S / he will liaise closely with finance and Compliance Officers (FCOs) to ensure proper accountability for project funds.
• She / he will also provide technical assistance and training as appropriate to partners to ensure that high standards of program Implementation are provided.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Health related field is required
• Minimum of (2) years of work experience on an OVC program in Nigeria is required
• Ability to use all Microsoft packages including excel and PowerPoint
• Strong technical knowledge and skills in OVC programming is required
• Candidate should have strong interpersonal skill
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work in a culturally sensitive environment
• Demonstrated willingness to work in a team.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
21st January, 2020.