Program Assistant Job at Pro-Health International

Pro-Health International is a faith-based, non- profit organization that has provided free health care services to under-served populations in Nigeria and Africa for over 27 years.

We are inviting suitable candidates for the under-listed position for our newly awarded USAID funded OVC project ICHSSA 4: Integrated Child Health and Social Services to be implemented in Nigeria. The ICHSSA 4 project seeks to improve the wellbeing of OVCS and their caregivers:

Job Position: Program Assistant

Job Locations: Adamawa and Bauchi

Job Summary


  • The Program Assistant (OVC) will provide support to the state SPM / SPO in the management and coordination of the ICHSSA project sub-grants with CSOs in Adamawa and Bauchi States
  • S / he will work closely with the system strengthening and sustainability Advisors (SSSA), Monitoring / Evaluation Officers (MEOs) and other key ICHSSA program staff to ensure project targets are met and documented appropriately.
  • S / he will liaise closely with finance and Compliance Officers (FCOs) to ensure proper accountability for project funds.
  • She / he will also provide technical assistance and training as appropriate to partners to ensure that high standards of program Implementation are provided.

Qualifications and Skills

  • A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or Health related field is required
  • Minimum of (2) years of work experience on an OVC program in Nigeria is required
  • Ability to use all Microsoft packages including excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong technical knowledge and skills in OVC programming is required
  • Candidate should have strong interpersonal skill
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to work in a culturally sensitive environment
  • Demonstrated willingness to work in a team.
  • Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover Letter along with their Resume / CV to: prohealthcareers1@gmail.com using the "Job title" as the subject of the email.

Important Information / Notice

  • The above job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
  • Pro-Health International is an equal -opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.