Senior Program Manager - IPC Community Health

About DRASA Health Trust:

DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting public health and safety in Nigeria. Named in honor of Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh a Nigerian physician who played a key role in containing the Ebola virus outbreak in Nigeria in 2014 DRASA works to strengthen health systems improve disease prevention and control and enhance emergency preparedness and response.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Program Manager to lead our public health initiatives in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Community Health. In this role the Senior Program Manager will be responsible for developing implementing and managing programs aimed at strengthening Nigerias ability to provide safe quality healthcare to all patients and prevent the spread of disease in communities.

Tasks

• Develop and implement strategic plans projects and programs to strengthen health systems with a focus on IPC and community health.
• Expand network of Health Champions by training community influencers as implementers of infectious disease prevention and healthcare service uptake and implementing training programs for healthcare workers first responders and community members on IPC practices emergency response protocols and community health promotion.
• Collaborate with government agencies nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders to coordinate and support IPC patient safety quality assurance and community health initiatives policies strategies plans and activities.
• Support advocacy campaigns to drive IPC systems change at health facilities across the country.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of IPC and Community Health projects programs and initiatives measuring success through key metrics.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate project and program outcomes and impact to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Supervise and support Program and Project Officers including providing guidance training and performance feedback.

Requirements

• Masters degree in public health health management or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in infectious diseases community health or related field with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines and best practices.
• Experience in developing and implementing community mobilization strategies for public health emergencies and primary healthcare service delivery.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including government agencies nonprofit organizations and community groups.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.