Program Officer (Adolescent Health) at Partners in Health Care

Generic responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with PIHC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated program responsibilities according to plan of action
• Ensure program objectives are met within the specified timeframe and budget.
• Monitor implementation of Program plans as necessary to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Support in overseeing programmatic reporting, and identify and address potential issues proactively, taking corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure adherence of Program implementation to Program Document
• Support in ensure Smooth day to day running of the department
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the Program function

Specific responsibilities

• Representation of PiHC interests in external meetings and planning efforts nationally. 
• Ensure program objectives are met within the specified timeframe and budget.
• Monitor implementation of Program plans as necessary to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Support in programmatic reporting, and identify and address potential issues proactively, taking corrective actions when needed.
• Support in the implementation of strategically tailored program to Nigeria’s context.
• Support program implementation through thorough assessments, baselines, budget planning, monitoring, evaluations, field visits, and reporting.
• Support in the design, implement, and monitor training and mentoring programs for PiHC Program staff.
• Monitor Program spending according to the approved budgets.
• Must understand and communicate with young people in ways they can relate and understand
• Ensure financial compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Prepare and present financial reports as required.
• Ensure availability of up-to-date needs assessment (preferably multi-sectoral) to inform program design and advocacy efforts.
• Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of Programs as appropriate. 
• Consolidation, review, and sign-off of concept notes and proposals input submitted to the Program Manager.

Functional/Technical

• Experience implementing public health programs in resource limited settings.
• Experience implementing SRH.
• Experience in the implementation of donor funded program.
• Experience working with an Adolescent and young people
• At least 3 years’ experience working with an NGO.
• Experience working with young people and adolescents providing prevention serviced with referral options.

Your profile (Eligibility Requirement)

• Minimum of Bachelor degree in Health-related field, Social Sciences or its equivalent
• A Health Personnel, Social worker or care giver
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience
• Candidates must be a Computer literate
• Possess a Positive attitude (demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, approachability and diplomacy).
• Ability to withstand work-related pressure, and deliver task in line with PiHC quality standard
• Must understand and communicate with young people in ways they can relate and understand.
• Fluency in English Language is a must