Program Manager - Public Health Emergency Management

Who we are

eHealth Africa (eHA) designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low-connectivity settings and smartly uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We leverage our staff and department expertise across four programmatic areas: 

• Public Health Emergency Management Systems

• Climate Adaptation in Health, Food Security and Nutrition

• Disease Prevention and Monitoring

• Laboratory & Diagnostic Systems

In each of these programmatic areas, we partner with governments, communities, nonprofits and other stakeholders to generate holistic solutions, because we believe that every community deserves access to the types of tools that can enable them to lead healthier lives.

PHEM Priorities

The Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) is prioritizing collaboration with other actors to enhance the capacity of local governments to be robustly prepared to respond to public health threats. We will be doing this through a number of strategies such as the optimization of the use of geospatial solutions for planning, response, and monitoring of implementation, disease predictive modeling, optimizing our Emergency Operations Centre model/approach to public health emergency response, among others.

Purpose of the position

The Program Manager oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of all ongoing projects including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities. Other responsibilities include supporting communications activities, attending meetings, and establishing and maintaining relationships with partners and relevant government agencies. The Program Manager is responsible for managing all project managers, and the success of the Public Health Emergency Management program.

What you’ll do 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Provides programmatic leadership to the PHEM program, including innovation, program growth and strategy development.

• Coordinates activities of all project managers of the program.

• Collaborates with other program managers on partners/clients relationships for all project related and business development activities.

• Responsible for ensuring that all project documentations are up-to-date in line with eHA’s program information management system.

• Participates in long and short-term program development and planning, and the development of new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization.

• Develops and effectively manages program timelines to ensure timely completion of program deliverables.

• Monitors program activities to ensure quality and accuracy of work outcomes vis-à-vis contractual and grant commitments.

• Serves as a resource to project managers for all inquiries, and issues resolutions for project management, contract budget and remediation, and regulatory document preparation.

• Ensure the integration of human-centered approaches into project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

• Supervises and responsible for contracts and financial management for the program. Ensures budgets are tracked against contract milestones.

• May frequently travel in and outside the country to project sites - up to 30%.

• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training and strategy development and review meetings.

• Presents complex ideas in a simple and understandable manner and clearly communicates any ramifications of decisions and issues to project stakeholders.

• Lead the development of program and project reports, and other relevant documents for management, partners and donors.

• Ensures compliance with global and regional industry standards, laws and regulations.

• Participates in corporate strategic planning activities and apply project management best practices to the organization’s business challenges.

• Ensures compliance with legal provisions, organizational policies and best practices concerning data management, retention, licensing, and security.

• Performs any other duties assigned by management.

• Adheres to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervises assigned Project Management staff.  

Who you are

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

• B.Sc. and a master’s degree in public health or a related field. A professional program management certification is necessary.

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, at least 4 years in a managerial role in a non-profit organization.

• Exhibit strategic thinking skills needed to develop and design a clear direction for the entire program.

• Excellent relationship management, goal and result oriented.

• Strong leadership skills that include the ability to build effective project teams, ability to motivate others, delegate and timely/quality decision-making.

• Exemplary skills with leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, as well as mentoring other team members.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills and great attention to detail. Must be able to work as a leader and member of a team, and possess good problem-solving skills.

• Must possess the ability to organize, instruct and supervise staff while promoting group effort and achievement.

• Strong leadership skills, including experience preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets for proposals and projects.

• Presents a professional demeanor at all times.  Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure.  Treats others with respect and consideration, regardless of their status or position.

• Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.

• Must possess strong organization and prioritization skills.

• Strong leadership skills that include the ability to build effective teams, ability to motivate others, delegate, and make timely/quality decisions

• Training and presentation experience is preferred.

• Accepts responsibility for their own actions and follows through on commitments.

• Must have flexibility in working hours, including on-call availability and the willingness to work holidays.

• Advanced computer skills, including Google Drive, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

eHA Gender Diversity Statement

At eHealth Africa, diversity is integral to who we are. We value and honor diverse backgrounds and experiences, strive to create inclusive and equitable working environments that promote Learning, Fairness and Opportunities for all. 

Above all

We believe strongly in our mission and values, and our teams are most successful when they do also.

IMPACT & QUALITY: 

We push ourselves to maintain high standards ensuring that we produce the most meaningful results in everything we do, no matter how big or small.

INNOVATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING:

We maintain a worldview driven by possibilities, not limitations. We take smart risks and foster an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

INTEGRITY:

We are honest and truthful in our work. We always do what is right, even when it is not easy. We put our values into practice and hold each other accountable.

Other Details

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Please note that consideration for employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and reference checks that may include criminal record checks.
• Location - Abuja/Remote