Job Description
Technical Director
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
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- U.S. Locations: AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, PA, RI, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, DC, and WI.
- Global Locations: Bangladesh, Benin, Cambodia, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Haiti, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and U.S.
Position Category: Local hire, paid in country
Posting Date: 04/08/2026
Deadline Date: 04/30/2026
Starting Date: 09/30/2026
Salary: Commensurate with experience and location.
Description
JSI is dedicated to strengthening health and education systems to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities. We believe all people should have what they need to live their healthiest lives and reach their full potential. To accomplish this, JSI works hand-in-hand with government agencies, community organizations, and the private sector to design pragmatic strategies for complex problems. We drive measurable impact in public health, health care, and education to enhance the well-being of people in the United States and around the world. As a global organization, JSI has designed, delivered, and scaled programs in more than 50 countries worldwide.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The project, titled “Improving National and Sub-national Capacities for Implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR) in Nigeria,” is a federal grant initiative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designed to bolster Nigeria's health security. It focuses on supporting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other government ministries to address critical public health gaps identified through Joint External Evaluations. By fostering multi-sectoral partnerships with local organizations and institutions, the project aims to strengthen the country's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats and other public health emergencies.
JOB SUMMARY
The Technical Director provides the strategic and technical vision for strengthening Nigeria's health security infrastructure. They will lead the technical implementation of IHR-focused activities, ensuring they align with the latest JEE recommendations and global best practices in disease surveillance and outbreak response. The Technical Director is a member of the Senior Management Team and reports to the Project Director (Chief of Party). This position will be based in Nigeria.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical oversight to the NCDC and relevant MDAs to improve multi-sectoral response efforts and national health security.
- Oversee the performance of technical activities related to laboratory systems, surveillance, and emergency operations centers (EOCs).
- Promote collaboration between the NCDC, sub-national health authorities, and international partners to ensure a unified approach to global health security.
- With the Project Director, lead the development of annual technical work plans and ensure activities meet CDC compliance and reporting standards.
- Manage a team of technical specialists in areas such as epidemiology, One Health, and workforce development.
- Coordinate with the MEL Director to ensure adaptive learning processes are used to adjust technical strategies based on real-time surveillance data.
- Ensure all technical interventions comply with CDC operational policies, Nigerian national guidelines, and IHR (2005) standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in global health security, disease surveillance, or IHR implementation, preferably in West Africa, preferably Nigeria.
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale public health programs and working directly with national public health institutes (like NCDC).
- Proven ability to form partnerships with governments in LMICs and work with local partners and stakeholders in national and sub-national capacities.
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams of high performing technical experts.
- Experience working in partnership with U.S. Government agencies, international donors, or other multilateral agencies required.
- Fluency in English and local language(s) (e.g. Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo, etc.) with strong oral and written communication.
- Comfort and familiarity with representing the Project and JSI at external events, technical working groups, and international forums, preferred.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 04/30/2026.
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LOCATION INFORMATION
In order to be considered for a position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the location specified without relocation support or visa sponsorship now or in the future, unless explicitly noted otherwise in the position overview. If a position does not specify a location, applicants whose primary residence is a location where JSI is registered to conduct business will be considered:
- U.S. Locations: AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, PA, RI, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, DC, and WI.
- Global Locations: Bangladesh, Benin, Cambodia, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Haiti, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and U.S.
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