Job for Health Manager – Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)

International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting a Health Manager – Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) based in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. This role is central to overseeing emergency and non-emergency reproductive health programs, ensuring quality service delivery, and strengthening health systems in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Technical Quality

• Lead implementation of quality RH program activities across IRC-supported health facilities.
• Provide clinical and programmatic guidance, training, and supervision to RH staff and local partners.
• Conduct assessments to ensure women’s and girls’ voices inform RH program design.
• Support RH data collection, analysis, and timely reporting.
• Develop protocols for information management in insecure settings.
• Promote RH awareness and community engagement to increase uptake of services.

Program Development & Grant Management

• Assist in proposal development, budgeting, and monitoring grant expenditures.
• Prepare internal and external reports in line with IRC and donor requirements.
• Ensure effective and timely use of resources to achieve program goals.

Staff Performance Management & Capacity Building

• Hire, supervise, and mentor RH team members, providing performance feedback and development plans.
• Implement remote management strategies and promote staff well-being.
• Support nationalization and succession planning by building local staff capacity.

Research, Learning & Analysis

• Develop and oversee M&E systems for health programs.
• Conduct field visits, provide technical support, and ensure integrated programming.
• Interpret program data to improve service delivery and advocacy efforts.

Coordination & Representation

• Represent IRC with government authorities, NGOs, and community structures.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and facilitate field visits for partners.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Medicine & Surgery or Nursing Science; valid practicing license in Nigeria.
• Experience supervising health staff at primary health care level.
• Expertise in SRHR topics including FP, PAC, CCSAS, BEmONC, ANC/PNC, and safe delivery.
• Strong report writing, proposal drafting, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work with displaced populations and in challenging field conditions.

Application

Apply online via the IRC Careers portal: Health Manager SRH – Maiduguri

This is an opportunity to lead SRH programming in humanitarian contexts and make a tangible impact on women and girls’ health in Borno State.