Health Program Manager

About this role

The Health Programme Manager at Lindii Peace Foundation in Borno will oversee planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of health interventions in line with project objectives, donor requirements and health standards. The role includes managing health programme delivery, supervising health staff and coordinating with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure effective, quality and accessible health services for vulnerable and crisis-affected populations. The position requires strong leadership, technical coordination, analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate a humanitarian setting. The foundation coordinates with programme management, MEAL, finance, procurement, logistics, HR, administration, government health authorities and partners to ensure coordinated health programming.

What you would do

• Provide technical and managerial leadership for designated health programmes and projects.
• Ensure interventions follow approved proposals, plans, budgets and results frameworks.
• Translate objectives into practical plans and measurable results.
• Lead planning, implementation, monitoring, review and close-out of health programmes.
• Ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Coordinate health programme teams across locations and facilities.
• Identify challenges and implement timely corrective actions.
• Promote a results‑oriented, accountable approach to health service delivery.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with national guidelines and humanitarian standards.
• Support integration of health services and improvements across delivery platforms.

What they are asking for

• Relevant health professional qualification and experience in programme management.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate health teams in complex settings.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, reporting and data management for health programmes.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control, clinical standards and patient safety.
• Ability to develop and manage workplans, budgets and procurement related to health programmes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with multiple stakeholders (government, partners, communities).
• Capacity to analyse health data and support evidence-based decision making.
• Experience in coordinating with MEAL, finance, procurement, logistics and HR functions.

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