Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting a Health Manager – Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) based in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. This role is central to overseeing emergency and non-emergency reproductive health programs, ensuring quality service delivery, and strengthening health systems in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead implementation of quality RH program activities across IRC-supported health facilities.
Provide clinical and programmatic guidance, training, and supervision to RH staff and local partners.
Conduct assessments to ensure women’s and girls’ voices inform RH program design.
Support RH data collection, analysis, and timely reporting.
Develop protocols for information management in insecure settings.
Promote RH awareness and community engagement to increase uptake of services.
Assist in proposal development, budgeting, and monitoring grant expenditures.
Prepare internal and external reports in line with IRC and donor requirements.
Ensure effective and timely use of resources to achieve program goals.
Hire, supervise, and mentor RH team members, providing performance feedback and development plans.
Implement remote management strategies and promote staff well-being.
Support nationalization and succession planning by building local staff capacity.
Develop and oversee M&E systems for health programs.
Conduct field visits, provide technical support, and ensure integrated programming.
Interpret program data to improve service delivery and advocacy efforts.
Represent IRC with government authorities, NGOs, and community structures.
Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and facilitate field visits for partners.

Requirements

Degree in Medicine & Surgery or Nursing Science; valid practicing license in Nigeria.
Experience supervising health staff at primary health care level.
Expertise in SRHR topics including FP, PAC, CCSAS, BEmONC, ANC/PNC, and safe delivery.
Strong report writing, proposal drafting, and Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to work with displaced populations and in challenging field conditions.