Director – Strategic Initiatives (Anticipatory Recruitment) at the Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director – Strategic Initiatives

Job ID.: sfh-00513
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: PROGRAMS

Job Profile

• The Director – Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for shaping and implementing select strategic initiatives that align with SFH’s mission and contribute to the organization’s overall growth and impact.
• These include core element of the new Corporate Strategic Plan “Beyond Boundaries 2024-2030: Innovations for New Markets.”

Job Role

• Provide technical guidance on broad RMNCH-N/health systems and determinant of health in select area.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives in alignment with SFH’s long-term goals as will be assigned by executive management team.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure strategic alignment across all organizational levels.
• Oversee the development and implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Ensure alignment with global best practices and guidelines.
• Lead deep and valued relationships with external partners, investors, governmental health agencies, regional institutions, research institutions, and community stakeholders in defined areas.
• Lead engagement with venture capital and the startup community
• Lead engagement with governments in a number of African countries.
• Identify and leverage partnerships that enhance SFH’s strategic objectives and broaden its reach.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of strategic initiatives and projects.
• Monitor program progress, identify challenges, and propose solutions for improvement
• Ensure effective use of resources and timely delivery of results.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the organization.
• Lead change management efforts associated with strategic initiatives, ensuring organizational readiness and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and implement performance metrics to assess the success of strategic initiatives.
• Provide regular reports to the CEO and executive leadership on progress, challenges, and recommended adjustments.
• Work closely with the finance team to develop budgets for strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and manage financial resources allocated to initiatives, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team dedicated to the successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Develop training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of program staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications / Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or a related field.
• A minimum of ten years’ experience designing and implementing programs
• Current or prior leadership experience in a technical role within Public Health.
• Previous experience working in international or multi-country settings.
• Familiarity with donors, investors, venture capitalist or other international funding mechanisms health and broader health value chain programmes.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented professionals.

Application Closing Date
Sunday; 21st January 2024 (11:59 pm).