Vacancy For Project Director at Options Consultancy Services Limited

Options Consultancy Services Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We are a consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Project Director Reference: Evidence for Action - MamaYe Location: Abuja, Nigeria Contract type: Full time, fixed term contract until April 2022 Job Description

• We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and entrepreneurial Programme Director to lead our innovative and exciting E4A-MamaYe project.
• E4A-MamaYe believes that when data is accessible and easy to understand, better decisions can be made that strengthen the health system and ensure that women and girls have access to safe, high quality health services.

• Providing overall strategic and technical leadership of the programme
• Building and nurturing global, regional and country level partnerships
• Managing the project team to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery of a high quality programme that produces its results
• Leading planning and budgeting of the programme and monitor performance against plans
• Providing oversight of financial and due diligence processes
• Representing Options’ broader interests to develop new business

• Exceptional and motivational leadership skills
• Experience of managing large complex projects
• Entrepreneurial outlook, seeking out opportunities for growth and development of the programme
• Masters' degree or above in public health, health management or related field
• Strong technical background in health programming, senior management and strategic management
• Significant experience in the provision of technical assistance related to maternal, newborn and child health, or health financing
• Experience on quality of care initiatives (such as maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response systems)
• Strong understanding of advocacy and accountability approaches to facilitate change
• Solid understanding of the health sector, including the relationship between national and sub-national levels and engagement with civil society, parliamentarians and regional health groups

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Options is an equal opportunities employer.
• Overseas candidates require a valid work permit.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.