Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY • The Program Manager will coordinate the day-to-day implementation of REACH Project activities in Plateau State. The role ensures effective planning, coordination, supervision, and reporting of all field operations, working closely with health facilities, local government authorities, and community structures. The Program Manager will also facilitate community engagement, ensure quality service delivery, and contribute to achieving project performance targets in alignment with Gavi and CHAN standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Implementation and Coordination • Oversee the planning and delivery of REACH activities across target LGAs and health facilities. • Ensure timely execution of micro-plans, session schedules, and operational milestones. • Facilitate the strengthening of community health structures and partnerships with Ward Development Committees and faith leaders. • Integrate immunization sessions with other primary health care PHC services where feasible. • Organize training, mentoring, and supervision for vaccinators and community mobilisers. • Lead community mobilization and outreach campaigns to improve demand generation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting • Ensure consistent data collection, validation, and reporting using digital tools CommCare, DHIS2. • Conduct routine supervision and data quality assessments. • Compile monthly and quarterly reports with evidence-based analysis and field insights. • Document success stories, best practices, and operational learnings.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination • Maintain strong relationships with the Plateau State Primary Health Care Development Agency SPHCDA, LGAs, and partner organizations. • Represent CHAN in coordination platforms, technical working groups, and cluster meetings. • Promote synergy and complementarity with other partner programs in the same geography.

Financial and Resource Management • Support budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and resource optimization. • Ensure compliance with CHAN’s financial and procurement guidelines. • Maintain transparent records of all activity-related expenditures.

Capacity Strengthening • Identify capacity needs of health workers and community volunteers and organize targeted training. • Provide technical support and mentorship to enhance service quality and data use for decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Required: • Bachelor’s in medicine • 5-10 years’ experience in health program management, immunization. • Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded health projects Gavi, USAID, Global Fund, FCDO, etc.. • Strong understanding of Nigeria’s PHC and immunization systems, especially within Plateau State.

Preferred: • Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field. • Prior experience working with faith-based or humanitarian organizations. • Experience in zero-dose programming, community engagement, and immunization microplanning.

KEY COMPETENCIES • Strong coordination and project management skills. • Excellent communication English and Hausa. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic data platforms KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare. • High integrity, cultural sensitivity, and ability to work independently in challenging contexts.