Job Position for Health and Nutrition Program Manager
Job Title: Health and Nutrition Program Manager
Organization: Première Urgence Internationale (PUI)
Location: Gusau, Zamfara State
Employment Type: Contract
Monthly Salary: ₦1,060,667
Application Deadline: September 13, 2026
About Première Urgence Internationale
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political international humanitarian organization. PUI provides emergency assistance and long-term support to vulnerable populations affected by conflict, natural disasters, and economic crises. Operating in Nigeria since 2016, PUI delivers life-saving interventions across Borno, Katsina, and other humanitarian operational bases.
Position Overview
The Health and Nutrition Program Manager will lead the strategic planning, execution, monitoring, and quality assurance of health and nutrition interventions at the PUI Gusau Field Base. Reporting directly to the Field Coordinator with technical oversight from the Health Coordinator, the incumbent will ensure the delivery of high-quality, integrated healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Planning, Implementation & MEAL
Formulate and review detailed project implementation plans, monitoring frameworks, and execution strategies.
Ensure all project activities strictly adhere to donor requirements, timelines, and quantitative/qualitative indicators.
Conduct routine field visits and supportive supervision across operational sites.
Analyze epidemiological data to identify programming gaps, health trends, and actionable solutions.
2. Information Management & Referral Systems
Design and implement data collection tools to maintain high standards of reporting and analysis.
Lead rapid needs assessments and construct robust referral pathways in collaboration with sector partners.
Oversee the maintenance of referral databases, ensuring accurate documentation and secure archiving.
3. Reporting & Program Development
Coordinate monthly program performance reviews and synthesize monthly progress reports.
Contribute technical inputs toward donor reporting, proposal development, logical frameworks, and budgeting.
Standardize operational procedures (SOPs) and document organizational lessons learned and best practices.
4. Team Leadership & Capacity Building
Identify staffing requirements, participate in recruitment drives, and conduct routine performance appraisals.
Provide continuous technical mentorship and deliver structured training for frontline health workers.
5. Stakeholder Coordination & Representation
Represent PUI before government agencies, local authorities, partner NGOs, and community leadership structures.
Actively participate in health and nutrition sector coordination forums and facilitate donor site visits.
6. Operations, Finance & Logistics Management
Monitor project budget allocations, track expenditure forecasts, and ensure financial accountability.
Support sub-partner reporting processes and review ongoing grant performance.
Enforce compliance with PUI internal procedures regarding finance, procurement, and logistics.
7. Safety & Security
Ensure team compliance with PUI security protocols and field safety standards.
Continuously monitor context dynamics and report security threats impacting personnel or program beneficiaries.
Qualifications & Requirements
Advanced degree or equivalent qualification in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience managing complex health and nutrition programs within humanitarian or international NGO settings.
Strong background in MEAL design, data analysis, grant management, and technical reporting.
Proven team management abilities with experience leading multidisciplinary teams in insecure or challenging contexts.
Willingness and physical ability to conduct frequent supportive supervision field trips.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to complete the online application process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
