Programme Manager

Responsibilities:

Programme and Event Coordination:

• Organise programme outreach activities, workshops and meetings.
• Prepare schedules, agendas, invitations, attendance registers and logistics.
• Prepare minutes, activity reports and action trackers.
• Follow up agreed actions, deadlines and implementation challenges.

Documentation and Records:

• Maintain organised physical and electronic programme records.
• Maintain databases of beneficiaries, partners, volunteers, donors and stakeholders.
• Prepare periodic programme, management and impact reports.
• Ensure confidentiality of beneficiary and medical information.

Stakeholder and Hospital Engagement:

• Maintain professional communication with healthcare facilities, government agencies, partner organisations and volunteers.
• Follow up partnership opportunities and agreed activities.
• Undertake approved visits to hospitals including RRSH, Oni Memorial, Adeoyo and University College Hospital.
• Support enrolment and follow-up of PLWSCD and prepare visit reports.

Research and Funding Support:

• Support SCHAF’s research activities, literature searches and preparation of research summaries.
• Identify grants, donor prospects, partnerships, training opportunities and relevant funding calls.
• Maintain an updated grant tracker covering donor, eligibility, deadline and application status.
• Support preparation of concept notes and funding applications.

Website, Social Media and Administration:

• Monitor SCHAF’s website, Facebook page and approved communication platforms.
• Respond to or appropriately direct public enquiries.
• Support preparation of programme updates, photographs and impact stories.
• Assist with correspondence, filing, printing, scanning, telephone calls and programme materials.
• Supervise volunteers, interns or support personnel where required.

Requirements:

• A minimum of an HND in public health, health/biological sciences, social sciences, development studies, business administration, project management, communications or a related discipline.
• At least three years’ relevant professional experience in programme management, administration, healthcare, research, community development or non-profit work.
• Experience with an NGO, healthcare organisation, research institution or community organisation will be an advantage.
• Strong writing, documentation, organisational and record-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, virtual meetings and Internet research.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Must reside in Ibadan; the role is primarily home-based, with office attendance and local visits as required.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Yoruba will be an advantage.
• The candidate should be compassionate, dependable, proactive and highly organised, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
• The candidate should be comfortable working with PLWSCD, healthcare professionals, researchers, volunteers and community members and should demonstrate genuine commitment to health advocacy and social impact.

Key Deliverables:

• Monthly programme and meeting calendars.
• Timely minutes, event and outreach reports.
• Updated beneficiary, stakeholder, volunteer and partner databases.
• Hospital and facility-visit reports.
• Monthly grant and funding-opportunity trackers
• Research summaries and supporting documentation.
• Action-follow-up reports.
• Quarterly programme, partnership and achievement summaries.
• Records of public enquiries and referrals.

SCHAF’s Work Focuses On:

• Awareness: Sensitisation in schools, churches, mosques, markets and communities.
• Screening, Education and Counselling: Haemoglobin genotype testing, health education and genetic counselling.
  
• Care: Routine medications, counselling, educational and empowerment programmes, and other support for PLWSCD.
  
• Research: Supporting research into diagnostics, medicines and factors affecting PLWSCD.
  
• Advocacy: Engaging government, pharmaceutical companies, corporate organisations and philanthropists to improve policies, funding and services for PLWSCD.

Location: Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria (hybrid)

Remuneration and Conditions:

• Remuneration will remain confidential and will be determined based on qualifications, experience and SCHAF’s approved budget.
• Approved official expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with SCHAF procedures.
• Applicants should state their expected gross monthly remuneration.
• The successful candidate may be subject to an initial probationary period and performance assessment.

Application Procedure:

• A cover letter of not more than one page.
• A detailed CV
• Contact details of two professional referees.
• Expected gross monthly remuneration.
• Confirmation of availability to commence on 1 October 2026.

Expected Start Date: 1 October 2026

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026 at 5:00 p.m. WAT

Note: SCHAF does not charge any application, processing, interview or recruitment fee.