Recruitment at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director – Strategic Initiatives

Job ID.: sfh-00513
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: PROGRAMS

Job Profile

• The Director – Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for shaping and implementing select strategic initiatives that align with SFH’s mission and contribute to the organization’s overall growth and impact.
• These include core element of the new Corporate Strategic Plan “Beyond Boundaries 2024-2030: Innovations for New Markets.”

Job Role

• Provide technical guidance on broad RMNCH-N/health systems and determinant of health in select area.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives in alignment with SFH’s long-term goals as will be assigned by executive management team.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure strategic alignment across all organizational levels.
• Oversee the development and implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Ensure alignment with global best practices and guidelines.
• Lead deep and valued relationships with external partners, investors, governmental health agencies, regional institutions, research institutions, and community stakeholders in defined areas.
• Lead engagement with venture capital and the startup community
• Lead engagement with governments in a number of African countries.
• Identify and leverage partnerships that enhance SFH’s strategic objectives and broaden its reach.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of strategic initiatives and projects.
• Monitor program progress, identify challenges, and propose solutions for improvement
• Ensure effective use of resources and timely delivery of results.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the organization.
• Lead change management efforts associated with strategic initiatives, ensuring organizational readiness and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and implement performance metrics to assess the success of strategic initiatives.
• Provide regular reports to the CEO and executive leadership on progress, challenges, and recommended adjustments.
• Work closely with the finance team to develop budgets for strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and manage financial resources allocated to initiatives, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team dedicated to the successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Develop training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of program staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications / Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or a related field.
• A minimum of ten years’ experience designing and implementing programs
• Current or prior leadership experience in a technical role within Public Health.
• Previous experience working in international or multi-country settings.
• Familiarity with donors, investors, venture capitalist or other international funding mechanisms health and broader health value chain programmes.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented professionals.

Application Closing Date
Sunday; 21st January 2024 (11:59 pm).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• SFH is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Director – Health Franchise and Chain Development

Job ID.: sfh- 65338
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: PROGRAMS

Job Profile

• The Director of Health Franchise and Chain Development (DHFCD) Director – will be responsible for leading and advancing the strategic growth, development, and operational excellence of health-related franchises and chains within the organization.
• The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing initiatives that drive expansion, innovation, and improved healthcare delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Health Franchise and Chain Growth Strategy aligned with organizational health objectives.
• Identify and assess opportunities for the expansion of health-related franchises and chains.
• Lead business development efforts to establish new health-related franchises and chains.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance the organization’s health network.
• Oversee the operational aspects of health franchises and chains to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to healthcare standards.
• Implement best practices to drive operational efficiency and enhance healthcare outcomes.
• Develop and manage budgets related to health franchise and chain development.
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategies for revenue growth in the healthcare sector.
• Foster a culture of healthcare innovation within the organization, exploring new models and technologies for improved health services.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and advancements in the healthcare industry.
• Build and lead a high-performing team dedicated to health franchise and chain development.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.

Qualifications / Experiences

• An undergraduate Degree in Health/ Allied Health fields, Sciences, Business Public Health or a relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Health Administration or Public Health would be strongly preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a complex Supply Chain environment at Middle-Management level.
• Experience in the healthcare/regulatory-dependent sector is desirable.
• Basic leadership experience in at least one of the following functional areas: Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Regulatory, or Quality Management.
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to large-scale projects/programs.
• Basic collaboration experience with Regulatory, Quality, and other relevant functions
• Proven experience delivering effective collaboration and proactive partnering with key stakeholders at State, National and Regional and Global levels.
• Proven ability to formulate and execute growth strategies and exceptional business development and negotiation skills in healthcare delivery.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial management in healthcare.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team focused on healthcare outcomes.
• Track record of driving operational excellence and improving healthcare service delivery.
• Visionary Leadership, team building and results orientation in Healthcare – focus on achieving measurable and impactful results in healthcare service delivery.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
Sunday; 21st January 2024 (11:59 pm).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• All applications will be treated in confidence.
• Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• SFH is an equal opportunity employer.
• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager (Anticipatory Recruitment)

Job ID: sfh-47336
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Category: Programs

Job Description

• We are seeking employees for new business initiatives in line with our new strategic focus.
• The role of the Supply Chain Manager will play a pivotal role in for shaping and developing the end-to-end Supply Chain strategy in alignment with SFH’s Market Innovation strategy.
• He/She will leverage their expertise in end-to-end Supply Chain process improvement to support strategic initiatives and projects.

Job Role

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a cutting-edge Supply Chain Innovation Strategy.
• Support innovation within the Supply Chain processes to align with SFH’s market innovation goals.
• Assist in new business development initiatives within the Supply Chain domain.
• Contribute to managing relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Contribute to developing a governance mechanism for SFH’s end-to-end Supply Chain projects and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in effective oversight to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support Supply Chain and Logistic risks management.
• Assist in effective contract management of downstream vendors in the Supply Chain system.
• Contribute to strengthening risk management across the logistic value chain.
• Collaborate with the techHUB team to contribute to building supply chain decision-making software for order management, logistics planning and execution, and inventory management, pulling data from corporate ERP.
• Support the development of mathematical models of operational processes to aid optimization efforts.
• Assist in facilitating end-to-end supply chain leadership meetings and strategic workshops.
• Support collaboration and alignment among cross-functional teams.

Qualifications/Experience

• An Undergraduate Degree in Health/ Allied Health fields, Sciences, Engineering, Business or Supply Chain discipline.
• Master’s degree in Health/ Allied Health fields, Sciences, Engineering, Business, Finance or Organisational Management is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a complex Supply Chain environment at Middle-Management level.
• Experience in the healthcare/regulatory-dependent sector is desirable.
• Basic leadership experience in at least one of the following functional areas: Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Regulatory, or Quality Management.
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to large-scale projects/programs.
• Basic collaboration experience with Regulatory, Quality, and other relevant functions
• Proven experience delivering effective collaboration and proactive partnering with key stakeholders at State, National and Regional and Global levels.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

What we offer

• SFH offers opportunities for each person to bring their skills, expertise, creativity and innovative ideas to the organisation and in turn find a place for continuous professional development, exposure and genuine impact.
• Our organisation thrives on innovation; therefore, we value professionals who are always bringing innovation to their work. We believe that as solution providers, innovation is a non-negotiable requirement for us to maintain our leadership position in the industry.
• This is an opportunity for professionals who are already established in their chosen field and now desire to move into the development sector where SFH operates or to join SFH’s winning team.
• We welcome professionals with high intellectual capacity, coupled with a top-notch level of integrity, a track record of success and innovation on previous jobs and a passion for work in the humanitarian/development space.

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2024

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• All applications will be treated in confidence.
• Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• SFH is an equal opportunity employer.