Overview

This role offers the opportunity to provide overall leadership, coordination, and strategic direction for TAConnect’s programmes at the state level in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of all programme activities within the state, ensuring alignment with approved work plans and achievement of targets.
Provide technical and programmatic oversight to ensure high-quality implementation of interventions.
Strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL) systems to support data-driven decision-making.
Manage state-level budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with financial guidelines.
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks.
Lead, mentor, and supervise the state team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, donors, and implementing partners.
Develop and implement communication strategies to enhance programme visibility and support advocacy efforts.
Represent TAConnect at state-level technical meetings, policy dialogues, and stakeholder engagements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
Master’s degree in Public Health or a related discipline (required).
Minimum of 6–8 years’ progressive experience in public health programming.
Proven experience managing large-scale health programmes and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated expertise in RMNCH, nutrition, family planning, or health systems strengthening.
Strong experience working with government stakeholders, donors, and development partners.

Benefits

Contribute to strengthening health systems in Nigeria through leadership of impactful programmes.

Location

This position is available in Lagos and Gombe States, Nigeria.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to: hr@taconnect-ng.org with the subject line: “Team Lead – Preferred Location”.