• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Associate, Public Health


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 

Job Summary

• The senior associate will support the design and day-to-day management and implementation of public health projects and activities within the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of project activities in the public health practice.


• Analyze potential strategies and opportunities within the public health space and proffer appropriate solutions to address public health challenges toward improving health outcomes.


• Actively research new grants and projects to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities to advance the agenda of the public health practice.


• Drive knowledge development and management in the practice, including representing the organization in panels and presenting at external workshops, conferences, etc; contributing to the body of knowledge by authoring abstracts and publications for journals.


• Actively track project activities against the expected outputs and projected objectives.


• Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to the ongoing project.


• Ensure regular updates of all relevant project management tools, including but not limited to implementation plans, budgets, deliverables templates, issue log, stakeholder list etc.


• Lead the process of producing regular project progress reports to both management and external stakeholders.


• Represent the project externally with relevant partners and stakeholders.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• The duties and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to the role holder, depending on their level of expertise and experience.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

• A Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Healthcare-related sciences or other relevant field is preferred, an advanced degree is an added advantage.


• 3+ years of experience with designing, managing, and implementing public health projects involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Good understanding of the healthcare system in Nigeria and other regions in Africa.


• Proficiency in grant sourcing and proposal writing 


• Experience with digital health, health technology or related fields.


• Organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills


• Strong ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely (verbally and written) for a wide range of audiences (technical and nontechnical) with differing needs.


• Strong technical report writing skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.


• Collaborative work style and strong work ethic.

What We Offer

• Paid time off


• Healthcare coverage


• A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth


• Work alongside great talent.


• A culture of learning and innovation. 


• Opportunities for career growth and training.


• Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people. 


• A chance to make a social difference.


• Overall fun company.