Technical Director

Chemonics seeks a technical director for upcoming USAID investments in health systems strengthening in Nigeria which will aim to strengthen the healthcare system and improve access to and the quality of primary health care (PHC) services in project-supported states in Nigeria. This programming aims to strengthen the development and execution of state-level health and development plans and scale-up high-impact MNCAH, FP/RH, nutrition, and HSS interventions, increasing the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support high-quality PHC services.

The technical director will lead technical oversight of integrated health service delivery and technical assistance activities related to MNCH, FP/RH, nutrition, and malaria at the federal, state, community, and facility levels across target states. The technical director will lead the delivery of high-quality integrated health interventions and ensure that project activities align with relevant international standards and national/state policies, strategies, and plans. The director will coordinate among USAID, donors, contractors, and implementers, and Government of Nigeria institutions and representatives, particularly at the Federal and State Governments, Local Government Areas, Ward Development Council, local NGOs, FBOs, and civil society and community level to implement integrated health service delivery activities. We are looking for individuals who are committed and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people globally.

Responsibilities include:

Leads the development and implementation of technical strategies, approaches, and activities to achieve program objectives, and applies and contextualizes global best practices to the program’s implementation. Provides technical guidance across the program related to integrated health policy, strategy, and programming within the activity. Leads the development and delivery of the state activity’s technical components, providing programmatic leadership and overseeing technical assistance, working in close collaboration with leadership at the national and state-level. Review data and reporting to analyze progress toward targets and determine corrective action needed to improve goal achievement. Ensures the production of high-quality technical deliverables and reporting. Serves as thought leader to external project stakeholders, documenting lessons learned, and spearheading dissemination of technical innovations associated with the program.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 12 years of experience, or other advanced degree (PhD, MD) in a relevant field, such as medicine, public health, health system management, social administration, or social sciences and 8 years of experience. Clinical qualification a plus. Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following evidence-based facility- or community-based interventions/strategies: MNCH, FP/RH, nutrition, and/or HSS. Demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of the cultural and local and regional health context in Nigeria. At least eight years of experience in managing and/or implementing integrated health service delivery or technical assistance programming addressing MNCH, FP/RH, nutrition, and HSS in a similar context, with at least three of those years working in Nigeria. Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts, donors, and other key stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language oral presentation skills Previous experience working on USG-funded health programming in Nigeria, designing or implementing gender- or youth-sensitive health programming, and strengthening quality of care and/or QI for MNCH, FP, nutrition, and/or malaria preferred. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.