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Now Hiring: State Project Coordinator (Consultant) – SARAH Project (Adamawa State)

Are you an experienced public health professional or program manager with strong knowledge of Nigeria’s Primary Health Care (PHC) system? This is a high-impact opportunity to lead state-level coordination for a major health systems strengthening initiative.

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🏥 About the Project (SARAH)

The Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) Project is a 4-year initiative implemented by UNICEF and UNFPA across selected Nigerian states, including Adamawa, Kwara, and Sokoto.

The project focuses on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH+N) outcomes by strengthening:

• Governance and leadership systems
• Policy implementation and accountability
• Health financing and planning
• Quality service delivery within PHC systems

📍 Position Details

• Job Title: State Project Coordinator (Consultant)
• Project: SARAH – Enhancing Governance & Management Capacities at State Level (EGMCSL)
• Location: Adamawa State
• Organization: DGI Consult (Implementing Partner to UNICEF)
• Reports To: Program Director
• Application Deadline: 27th July, 2026

🎯 Role Overview

The State Project Coordinator will lead and coordinate all project activities within Adamawa State, working closely with:

• State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (SPHCDA)
• Local Government Health Authorities
• Development partners and civil society organizations

You will ensure effective planning, stakeholder engagement, implementation, and reporting of all project interventions.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Map and engage key PHC stakeholders across the state
• Secure buy-in from government and partner institutions
• Maintain strong collaboration with SPHCDA and LGAs

2. Project Implementation

• Coordinate field activities, workshops, and assessments
• Lead baseline assessments of PHC governance and capacity gaps
• Support planning and execution of capacity-building programs

3. Capacity Strengthening

• Facilitate development of capacity improvement plans
• Contribute to training, mentoring, and supervision activities
• Support design and implementation of PHC governance tools

4. Monitoring & Reporting

• Document all project activities and progress
• Provide regular updates and reports to the central team
• Support learning, documentation, and replication of best practices

🎓 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Public Health, Health Management, Policy, etc.)
• Advanced degree preferred (MPH or related field)
• At least 10 years experience in Nigeria’s health sector
• Minimum 3 years working with SMOH, SPHCDA, or similar institutions

✅ Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of PHC systems and health governance in Nigeria
• Experience managing state-level or field projects
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills (government & partners)
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with local context in Adamawa State
• Willingness to travel across LGAs

🌟 Why This Role Matters

• Contribute to reducing maternal and child mortality in Nigeria
• Play a key role in strengthening health systems and governance
• Work with leading global organizations (UNICEF & UNFPA)
• Be part of a high-impact, evidence-driven project

📩 How to Apply

Send your CV and Cover Letter to:
📧 recruitments@dgiconsult.org

Subject Line: State Coordinator – SARAH EGMSCL

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