Health Manager - National Position

Type of employment
National Position
Country
Nigeria
Continent
Africa

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach ,food nutrition,security and livelihood.

For its work in Maiduguri Borno  State, Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Health Manager  – National Position.

The Health Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing health programs to ensure quality healthcare service delivery. The role involves managing health teams, ensuring compliance with national and Global health standards, monitoring program performance, and contributing to strategic development of health interventions.

Your responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of health and nutrition programs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies, donor requirements, and approved budgets.
  • Conduct needs assessments, manage data collection, analyze health indicators, and ensure timely, accurate reporting and documentation for internal and donor use.
  • Provide technical guidance on public health interventions, ensuring compliance with national standards, donor policies, and quality assurance protocols.
  • Supervise, mentor, and build capacity of health staff, including performance management, training, and promoting effective teamwork.
  • Integrate health, nutrition, food security, and WASH components to ensure coordinated programming and improved service delivery.
  • Engage in stakeholder coordination, representing the organization in meetings with government, donors, and partners while strengthening community engagement.
  • Support compliance, risk management, project development, procurement planning, and other assigned tasks to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.

Your profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 5–7 years of experience in health program management; experience in NGO or humanitarian settings is an advantage
  • Good understanding of health systems and public health principles
  • Proven experience in managing teams and health projects with strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent planning and organizational abilities
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong analytical and reporting skills

What we offer:

  • Start Date: July 2026
  • Duty Station: Maiduguri Borno  State Nigeria 
  • Duration of contract: December 2026 with possibility of extension.
  • Salary according to Malteser international salary grade
  • Other benefits:Group Life Insurance premium ,Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan),13th Month pay.
  • Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave  + Compassionate Leave - applicable 

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, and three professional references) online at our job portal until 03 July  2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.