Education

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Economics, Business Management, or related discipline. MD/MBBS, PhD, or equivalent experience preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in global health, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position in PHC/UHC program strategy, development, and implementation
• Proven record managing large, complex public health programs and partnerships
• Expertise in global health policy, PHC systems, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience working with governments, NGOs, and international organizations (e.g., WHO, World Bank, Global Fund)
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor engagement, and securing large-scale funding 

Skills

• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Strong project management and strategic planning skills, effective communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong grant writing and proposal development skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including compelling presentations and reports.
• Extensive global health experience, donor organizational experience (is an advantage)
• Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to manage teams in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time 

Languages

• Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of the health landscape in sub-Saharan Africa. Knowledge of the Nigerian health landscape is an advantage
• Strong technical knowledge of health systems strengthening, epidemiology, biostatistics, and behavioral sciences
• Experience negotiating and managing large-scale funding agreements
• Consulting experience in one of the big four global consulting firms
• Experience working in Nigeria’s public health space and experience working with the Federal Ministry of Health, National Health Insurance Authority and/or NPHCDA
• Background in working with global health initiatives such as GAVI, the Global Fund, World Bank or WHO

Why Join Us?

• As Director of Programs and PHC, you will be at the forefront of efforts to strengthen health systems to sustainably increase equitable access to quality, integrated PHC and SRHR services globally. This is an opportunity to shape the future of global UHC programs and contribute to advancing health equity across Nigeria and beyond. You will work alongside an enthusiastic, mission-driven team dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of millions.

Advantages

• Prior experience with CHAI or similar organizations.
• Experience in public health governance, systems strengthening, and operations management.
• Strong experience engaging with government officials and multilateral organizations.
• Expertise in health systems strengthening, and/or health financing.