Deputy Managing Director

Job Description

Job profile:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) provides support to the Managing Director to ensure that SFH achieves its business objectives and creates an environment that promotes staff commitment to the achievement of the organisational vision, mission, and strategy.

The DMD also has overarching responsibility for all health programs managed by SFH and will provide guidance for policy and strategic direction for all programs The DMD is also responsible for ensuring the provision of credible research information to support program design, implementation, monitoring, and communications.

Qualifications and experience:

• First degree or its equivalent in Social Sciences, Biological Sciences or Health/Medical Sciences as well as a relevant second degree (Business Administration, General Management or Public Health).
• Minimum of 15 years progressive experience, with at least 5 years at executive management level with an international NGO/PVO/NGO, reputable blue chip company or in the public sector.
• Extensive experience in the design, management, analysis, and evaluation of public health programs.

• Demonstrated success in organisational capacity building, including fiscal management and budgeting, fundraising, managing relations with major donors, donor cultivation, people management, and programmatic oversight success
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multi-faceted projects and successfully operationalising innovative programs resulting in measurable successes and program growth
• Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool and experience working with information technology staff to develop and implement program evaluation systems
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational and cross-cultural skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for SFH’s mission

  Mode of Application:

  To apply, please quote the appropriate reference number, as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to recruitment@hcp-ng.com not later than 15 February 2013

About the Organization

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. Due to a corporate reorganisation to meet growth and expansion demands, we seek to recruit highly competent and result oriented persons with integrity to fill these vacancies. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.