Job description

Overview

The Program Manager role focuses on spearheading impactful healthcare programs and strategic projects at both Federal and State levels in Nigeria. This position acts as a key driver in forming and managing partnerships that enhance healthcare delivery, increase patient access, and improve measurable health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

The role demands coordination among various stakeholders including government entities, healthcare facilities, professional groups, NGOs, donors, pharmaceutical companies, private sector players, and healthcare financiers. The Program Manager will foster ecosystem partnerships, support market access efforts, and convert high-level strategies into concrete achievements within the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields such as Pharmacy, Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or Social Sciences, with at least a second class upper division. A Master’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Health Economics, International Development, or related disciplines is highly preferred.

Required Competencies

Expertise in partnership and stakeholder management
Strong program management and execution capabilities
In-depth knowledge of the healthcare ecosystem
Effective leadership and collaboration skills
Excellent communication and influencing abilities
Proven skills in stakeholder engagement and maintaining relationships
Experience developing strategic partnerships
Understanding of market access and health systems
Proficiency in budget and resource management
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) expertise
Competence in proposal development and resource mobilization

Preferred Skills

Experience with public-private partnerships (PPPs)
Background working with donor-funded projects and development organizations
Familiarity with pharmaceuticals, healthcare, diagnostics, and medical devices sectors
Knowledge of healthcare funding and market access environment
Certifications such as PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management credentials
Engagement experience with medical associations, hospitals, and key opinion leaders (KOLs)
Master’s degree in public health or related disciplines
Experience in healthcare system strengthening or transformation initiatives
Strong orientation toward execution and results
Strategic thinker with resilience and adaptability

Program Manager - Strategic Partnerships & Healthcare Programs