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Program Operations Lead (Senior Management Team) – PSI Nigeria

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Program Operations Lead (Senior Management Team) – PSI Nigeria

Organization: Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria

Location: Abuja, Nigeria (with up to 40% domestic travel)

Reporting Line: Country Representative

Application Deadline: March 16, 2026

About the Organization

Population Services International (PSI) is a global network focused on consumer-powered healthcare. PSI Nigeria works to strengthen local health systems, ensuring that quality, affordable care is available through both public and private sector partnerships. Their work spans reproductive health, malaria, and broader health systemic reforms, prioritizing “voice and choice” for the Nigerian consumer.

Role Summary

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Program Operations Lead is the bridge between high-level country strategy and ground-level operational excellence. You will provide oversight for the entire project portfolio, ensuring that annual business plans translate into measurable health impacts while fostering a culture of performance and accountability.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the SMT to drive organizational growth and institutionalize a high-performance culture.
Operational Planning: Convert the country strategy into actionable annual plans with clear KPIs, deliverables, and aligned budgets.
Business Development: Lead annual business planning and provide strategic input for proposals to secure funding from major donors (Global Fund, USAID, BMGF).
Risk & Compliance: Manage enterprise-wide risks, ensuring all programs adhere to both internal PSI standards and external donor regulations.
Performance Management: Champion innovation and impact measurement, ensuring continuous improvement across multi-disciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration (MBA), or International Development.
Leadership: 10–12 years of progressive experience in program operations, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
Donor Expertise: Proven track record managing complex health portfolios funded by The Global Fund, USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, or UNICEF.
Financial Oversight: Strong experience in multi-million dollar budget management, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Contextual Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Nigerian health system and the local socio-political donor landscape.

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Core Competencies

Influencing & Negotiation: Ability to manage conflicts and influence both internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in interpreting complex financial and statistical data to drive decision-making.
Strategic Communication: Excellence in fundraising, external relations, and high-level representation.

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