Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education, and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an organization with robust interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is proposing to implement an 18-month GAVI-supported Routine Immunization (RI) and Primary Health Care (PHC) Integration Project in 11 priority Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. The project aims to strengthen equitable access to quality RI and integrated PHC services, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations, through community-driven and health systems strengthening approaches.

The intervention will be implemented in collaboration with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and other stakeholders to improve immunization coverage, reduce the number of zero-dose and under-immunized children, strengthen community engagement and accountability, enhance health workforce capacity, improve data-driven decision-making, and support efficient supply chain systems for sustainable service delivery.

The project aligns with national and state priorities on PHC revitalization, immunization equity, and health system strengthening, with the overall goal of improving maternal, newborn, child health, and immunization outcomes in Kaduna State.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

STATE PROJECT LEAD:  The successful candidate will be responsible for providing overall strategic, technical, operational, and administrative leadership for the successful implementation of the GAVI Project in Kaduna State, including developing and executing work plans, ensuring alignment with donor and national priorities, and driving innovative, evidence-based approaches to improve immunization coverage and service delivery. It oversees routine immunization strengthening activities, zero-dose reduction interventions, outreach services, supportive supervision, quality improvement, cold chain and vaccine logistics, data quality, and community engagement to improve vaccine uptake. The position also serves as AHNi’s key representative and liaison with government agencies, donors, partners, and community stakeholders, while fostering collaboration, advocacy, and sustainable partnerships. In addition, it ensures strong monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems through data collection, analysis, reporting, performance reviews, and documentation of lessons learned. The role further manages project budgets, compliance, risk mitigation, and administrative accountability, while providing leadership, mentorship, performance management, and capacity building for project staff. Finally, it is responsible for preparing high-quality reports, presentations, and strategic updates, while supporting donor engagement, project reviews, and broader program documentation needs.                                                                                    

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MBBS, MPH, MSc Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Management, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years progressive experience in public health programming, preferably in immunization, PHC, MNCH, or donor-funded projects.
• At least 5 years in senior leadership or managerial role managing large-scale health programs.
• Demonstrated experience working on GAVI, Global Fund, USAID, UNICEF, WHO, or similar donor-funded projects.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s immunization landscape, PHC systems, and health sector coordination mechanisms.
• Experience working with government institutions and development partners at state and national levels.
• Proven experience in project management, budgeting, stakeholder management, and team leadership.
• Strong analytical, report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data analytics tools, and program reporting platforms.
• Experience in Kaduna State or Northern Nigeria context is an added advantage

Method of application: Interested and qualified Candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-ProgMgtJobs@ahnigeria.org.ng

Vacancy closes: Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview