About FHI 360
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S.
Title:Associate Director, Technical
Location:Bauchi state
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the Associate Director, Technical, Bauchi will provide overall technical and programmatic leadership for the implementation of EpiC MNCH/N activities in Bauchi State. The role is responsible for coordinating state level MNCH/N programming, ensuring high quality implementation across PHC and community platforms, and serving as the primary technical and programmatic interface with state government counterparts and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide overall technical and programmatic leadership for MNCH/N implementation in Bauchi State.
- Lead planning, coordination, and execution of state‑level MNCH/N activities in line with national guidelines, Bauchi State AOPs, and EpiC strategies.
- Supervise and provide strategic direction to all the state-level STOs, State Senior Program Officer and other state‑based MNCH/N staff.
- Ensure effective integration of MNCH, Nutrition, QI, PHC, and community‑based interventions.
- Coordinate engagement with SMOH, SPHCDA, LGAs, and implementing partners, representing the project in state‑level technical and coordination forums.
- Oversee implementation quality, tracking progress against workplans and addressing operational or technical bottlenecks.
- Work closely with Strategic Information (SI), program management and community engagement teams to ensure performance monitoring, reporting, and adaptive management.
- Support capacity strengthening of state, LGA, and facility‑level actors to improve sustainability of MNCH/N interventions.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Technical Director
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Master’s degree, in Public health, Global Health, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Health Systems or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in MNCH/N technical leadership.
- Formal training in MNCH, Nutrition, PHC strengthening or quality improvement is an advantage
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of global practices, national MNCH policies, PHC systems and state-level health governance structure is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated program management skills, including experience in work planning, activity coordination, monitoring progress against plans, and supporting timely reporting.
- Familiarity with U.S. Department of State (DOS)–funded programs and experience engaging with stakeholders is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Demonstrated success working in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments is required.
- Prior experience must clearly demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and competencies outlined above.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
- Extensive knowledge and technical expertise in Advanced MNCH and Nutrition within Nigeria’s PHC system.
- Ability to provide technical and programmatic oversight across multiple MNCH/N intervention areas.
- Proven coordination and leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary state level teams.
- Ability to use program performance data to guide planning, prioritization, and implementation decisions.
- Addresses complex technical and programmatic challenges affecting MNCH/N service delivery at PHC, LGA, and state levels.
- Identifies implementation bottlenecks related to quality, coordination, coverage, and capacity, and leads practical, state appropriate solutions in collaboration with government and partners.
- Uses routine performance data, supervision findings, and stakeholder feedback to prioritize actions and adjust implementation approaches.
- Exercises sound judgment in escalating issues that require national level or cross project support.
- Proven direct impact on improving the quality, coordination, and consistency of MNCH/N services across supported LGAs in Bauchi State.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and a sound understanding of the political, social, and ethical issues surrounding Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) and Nutrition.
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently, using initiative to manage a high-volume workflow.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and standard MS Office applications to accurately enter, retrieve, and manage data and information.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage competing tasks under tight deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time as required by the role.
Application Dealine: 13 March 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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