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Join us on our mission to develop a network of health champions who are preventing disease and saving lives through education and training, community engagement, emergency planning and policy change.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant (EA) to provide strategic and operational support to the Managing Director (MD). The EA will act as a trusted partner, ensuring the smooth execution of the MD’s priorities by managing schedules, coordinating key activities, overseeing communications, and driving operational efficiency. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills and an interest in Public Health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary point of contact between the MD and internal/external stakeholders.
- Support the MD in planning and executing key initiatives and projects.
- Monitor project timelines, track progress, and provide updates to ensure goals are met.
- Prepare agendas, presentations, and minutes for meetings, ensuring follow-up on action items.
- Manage the MD’s calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
- Handle travel arrangements, including itineraries, and logistics
- Support administrative tasks including facilitating payments, reimbursements, and inter-office support
- Liaise with team members and external partners to facilitate collaboration.
- Conduct research and provide insights to aid decision-making.
- Assist in preparing budgets, financial reports, and operational documents
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Health, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role, preferably supporting senior executives.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft clear and concise reports or presentations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Zoho Projects.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
- Experience in the non-profit and public health sector is a strong advantage.
Role Type
Full Time
Location
Abuja, Nigeria
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
The Communications Officer will manage and disseminate information related to DRASA’s program activities across our key program areas. This role involves engaging with stakeholders to ensure that our results and impact are effectively communicated to the public and relevant parties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Position DRASA as a thought leader and expert in the field of public health through strategic communications.
- Develop case studies, reports, and success stories, to showcase the initiatives, achievements, and impact of DRASA’s work and events.
- Maintain relationships with media outlets and manage media inquiries related to DRASA’s program activities.
- Coordinate and manage media coverage to ensure consistent and accurate representation of DRASA’s work.
- Collaborate with government agencies, donors, and partners to communicate program outcomes and impact
- Develop and implement program communication strategies to promote DRASA’s program impact.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for communication-related inquiries and partnerships.
- Maintain a comprehensive archive of program communications materials and media coverage for reference and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related role.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor content to diverse audiences.
- Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and plans for public health and/or nonprofit programs and activities.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working in the public health and nonprofit sector.
- Preferred: experience in communications for communicable diseases
Role Type
Full Time
Location
Abuja, Nigeria
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead and oversee the HR functions at DRASA Health Trust. The ideal candidate will ensure the effective management of HR operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, payroll, and benefits administration. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong understanding of HR best practices, experience in the nonprofit sector and the ability to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR-related matters, including workforce planning and organizational development.
- Lead the planning and management of performance appraisal systems to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Provide guidance to managers on performance-related matters and support the development of performance improvement plans.
- Oversee the management of employee records, contracts, and benefits
administration. - Act as a primary point of contact for employee relations, ensuring timely and effective resolution of disciplinary and grievance issues.
- Maintain accurate records of HR activities, including contracts, leave, and disciplinary procedures.
- Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, including shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding.
- Develop and implement employee welfare and engagement initiatives to foster a collaborative workplace culture.
- Identify learning, development and training needs and coordinate capacity-building programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Implement leadership development programs to strengthen the capabilities of current and future leaders.
- Draft, review, and update policies, procedures, and working practices as applicable to reflect best practices and counsel staff on use of the policies.
- Coordinate payroll and benefits processes in collaboration with the finance team.
Qualifications, Experience and Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Personnel Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- A minimum of 5-8 years of professional HR experience.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR best practices.
- Proficiency in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), as well as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and Zoho Projects.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
- Experience in the non-profit and public health sector is preferred.
- Certification in HR (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, HRCI) is an advantage.
Role Type
Full Time
Location
Abuja, Nigeria
Why work with us?
Our core model, which is reflected across all that we do, is to invest in building health champions who work alongside us as we strengthen Nigeria’s health system together at every level.
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