Program Coordinator at Heath Emergency Initiative

Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) is an award winning nonprofit organization that resiliently works to provide financial assistance to indigent and vulnerable patients in public hospitals for the overall purpose of saving lives via all her lifesaving programs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Location: Lagos

Overview

• The Program Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the design, execution, and oversight of Health Emergency Initiative’s (HEI) health-focused programs and interventions.
• This position involves program planning, stakeholder engagement, donor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Strategy & Execution:
  • Support the design and implementation of program strategies and activity plans.
  • Assist in defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient program delivery.
• Donor & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Identify and engage potential donors and partners.
  • Support proposal development, grant writing, and relationship management with funders and collaborators.
  • Ensure timely updates and reporting to stakeholders.
• Monitoring & Evaluation Support:
  • Assist in the development and application of tools to track program performance.
  • Contribute to data gathering, analysis, and reporting to inform program improvements.
• Project & Event Management:
  • Oversee planning and coordination of fundraising events, outreach programs, and emergency response activities.
  • Support budget preparation, procurement planning, and activity reporting.
  • Identify risks and contribute to mitigation strategies during project implementation.
• Team Supervision & Coordination:
  • Supervise program and administrative support staff.
  • Collaborate with internal leadership to ensure smooth execution of organizational meetings (AGM, BOT, EXCO) and key events.
• Communication & Documentation:
  • Draft project proposals, concept notes, and reports.
  • Represent HEI at partner meetings and external engagements.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing, advocacy, and organizational visibility efforts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Biological Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office/ICT; knowledge of M&E tools is a plus.
• 3 – 4 years’ experience in a program or project coordination role within the non-profit or health sector.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  21st September, 2025.