State Team Lead at Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)

Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that specializes in providing technical assistance to achieve sustainable development solutions. With an operational presence across the country, our dedicated team is committed to making a lasting impact on the communities where we work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Team Lead

Location: Kano
Division / Department: Technical
Reporting:Project Director
Type:  Full-time

Job Summary

• The State Team Lead will oversee the implementation of health systems strengthening initiatives within Kano state. S/He will manage state-level projects, coordinate with local stakeholders, and ensure that program objectives are met effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Kano state team (technical and non-technical units), providing guidance, support, and performance management.
• Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of health systems strengthening projects within Kano state and ensuring alignment with overall strategic goals.
• Accountable for all project results from the state team.
• Build and maintain relationships with state and local government officials, health organizations, and community groups.
• Develop and implement state-specific strategies and action plans to address health systems challenges and opportunities.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes, and prepare detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and logistics to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in health systems strengthening, policy advisory roles, or related areas, including at least 4 years of management experience.
• Experience in working on donor-funded projects/ NGO settings.
• Familiar with the PHC landscape and the Kano state setting.
• Experience with leading state level multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiarity with digital health solutions

Desired Competencies:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess subject matter expertise.
• Effective leadership and Strategic thinking
• Operations management skills
• Leading innovation and managing multi-disciplinary and diverse teams
• Stakeholder management and networking skills
• Business management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2024.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter (no more than a page) and an updated CV in one document to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.