Job For Program Assistant (Health) In A U.S Based NGO

Human Resource Specialists Limited - Our client, a U.S based NGO is recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Program Assistant (Health) Location: Abuja Job Description

• We wish to hire a Program Assisant to support the day-to-day operations of the Nigeria Healthcare Financing and State-level Demand Side Financing Technical Assistance Programs, alongside other members of the project team based in Washington, DC and Abuja.
• The successful candidate will play an integral role in administrative, operational, and technical aspects of the project.
• Provide admin and technical support to its health systems, health financing, education, and nutrition programs in Nigeria.

• Perform and support internal administrative processes critical to the functioning of a rapidly growing team.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis on technical and policy issues related to health systems and financing.
• Contribute to the development of high quality work products which include presentations, concept notes, briefing materials, blog posts, newsletters, meeting summaries, etc.
• Support the development of positive relationships with multiple stakeholders, including federal/state agencies, development partners, and Nigeria-based partner organizations.
• Support the maintenance of existing relationships with in-country technical and governmental partners.
• Provide management and logistics support for convening of stakeholder meetings, workshops and other collaborative forums.

• Ability to think and solve problems in structured and logical manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with routine administrative and project management functions.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally, as required.
• BA in Economics, International Affairs, Public Health or Related Field
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Nigerian Context of Public Health and Health Systems.

• This NGO is offering a superb benefits and compensation package.

• In the subject line of your email, please write "PAN".
• Only candidates we deem qualified will be contacted.
• All selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive and thorough background check, before employment commences.